Tag Archives: michelin starred restaurant

A sneak peek, plus a few rich dishes

Posted on December 4, 2019 by loren24250

Today’s posting covers two fairly different topics — one related to the holiday that is fast approaching, and the other related to a favourite topic in these parts (food, of course). First, the Christmas item. Admiring our village Christmas tree … Continue reading →

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A fine-dining duo, and a home-spun meal

Posted on October 2, 2019 by loren24250

This past weekend we finished a round of fine dining on two consecutive days, and now are feeling contented, if a tad more plump. And we continue to be amazed and impressed at the innovative approaches of two of the … Continue reading →

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Our heavy hearts…

Posted on April 17, 2019 by loren24250

At this point, there is little I can add to the story of Monday’s terrible fire at Notre Dame de Paris, because the news coverage has been so intense and the feelings of so many people around the world — … Continue reading →

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Dish du jour — 20-05-2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by loren24250

Today is our 30th wedding anniversary, obviously a day to celebrate. However, it is a Monday and also un jour ferié in France, or public holiday. So the chances of having a fine-dining meal today would be zilch. Always thinking ahead, … Continue reading →

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Where to lunch on a birthday (in Paris)

Posted on March 11, 2018 by loren24250

When last we met (on Monday, March 5, in my posting “I love Paris in the winter…”), I concluded some comments on lunch at Bofinger by writing: “This may not be fine dining, but it’s certainly dining well. We’ll save … Continue reading →

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A fitting lunch for a birthday girl

Posted on September 9, 2017 by loren24250

What do you get for a birthday girl who has almost everything — things like beauty, charm, humour and intelligence? Well, the birthday of my wife Jan was a couple of days ago {Thursday), and we realized that one of … Continue reading →

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The new British cooking (watch out, France)

Posted on August 26, 2017 by loren24250

You’ve probably moved beyond the stereotypes of British cooking. You realize that not all British food means over-cooked vegetables and grey meat, or fatty sausages topped with brown sauce. On TV, you’ve probably come across Heston Blumenthal, Jamie Oliver, Tom … Continue reading →

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Back to Trémolat (for lunch, of course)

Posted on August 8, 2017 by loren24250

Driving to the village of Trémolat, west of Daglan, takes just 45 minutes or so, and it’s worth the drive. Trémolat is a lovely village with several nice places to lunch. So when my wife Jan and I heard from … Continue reading →

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A four-hour lunch (with sticker shock)

Posted on July 16, 2017 by loren24250

When friends Keith and Kathy (K-2) were contemplating their recent trip here,  to see some of the Tour de France in person, we first did some long-distance planning. Among our decisions was that at least one Michelin-starred lunch was in … Continue reading →

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Dishes of the day — 01/06/2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by loren24250

At the end of April I wrote about a new, lower-cost lunch menu being served at the Michelin-starred Le Grand Bleu in Sarlat, available at lunches on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I called that posting “What a deal — and … Continue reading →

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