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The dish that made my evening

The dish that made my evening

The dish that made my evening

“Lamb confit, shredded and rolled in its crust”. A delicious Morrocan inspired dish by one-star Michelin chef Xavier Mathieu, from Hostellerie Le Phebus in Gordes. I didn’t find the rest of his cooking that inspiring though- it lacked consistency… But this dish was a perfection…

18
Jul '07
The picturesque breakfast

The picturesque breakfast

The picturesque breakfast

Today’s breakfast at Oustau de Beaumanière… Very simple, yet extraordinary…

17
Jul '07
Restaurant de Bacon – a “must” of Antibes

Restaurant de Bacon – a “must” of Antibes

Restaurant de Bacon – a “must” of Antibes

Restaurant de Bacon located in the old Antibes is another Tetou style fish restaurant that should be “a must” if one happens to be in that area. Like Tetou, Restaurant de Bacon is all about the long history of seafood preparation and remarkable quality products. In fact, it’s all about…

3
Jul '07
Bouillabaisse in Tetou

Bouillabaisse in Tetou

Bouillabaisse in Tetou

More I eat in Tetou, more I am convinced that they serve the best bouillabaisse in the world. No other bouillabaisse restaurants on Cote D’Azur can compare to the bouillabaisse in this legendary restaurant on the beach of Golfe Juan. (owned by the same family since 1920s) Why you might…

27
Jun '07
Restaurant Le Mas des Herbes Blanches

Restaurant Le Mas des Herbes Blanches

Restaurant Le Mas des Herbes Blanches

The restaurant of the hotel Le Mas des Herbes Blanches was a great surprise as the cooking was very daring and delicious. The chef, who succeeds to marry such different products as oysters and cold beef is worth the second Michelin star! The images of the starters which were very…

1
Aug '06
Tetou during Cannes festival

Tetou during Cannes festival

Tetou during Cannes festival

After having an apéritif in Eden Roc, yesterday I had dinner in Tetou. (I did get a table the same day. But maybe it was luck as I guess during the Cannes festival even the loyal customers might not get a place! ). Actually, it was funny as there were…

19
May '06
Back to Tetou!

Back to Tetou!

Back to Tetou!

The dinner in Tetou (one-star Michelin) for me means that the summer is back! I already included this restaurant in my favourites of South Of France last year and I still love it the same as before… Tetou is as famous for its bouillabaisse (which IS the best in the…

14
May '06
The Rough Diamond in Provence

The Rough Diamond in Provence

The Rough Diamond in Provence

Auberge La Fenière is one-star Michelin restaurant where the food is as creative as in three stars Michelin. It is hidden in a small village in Lourmarin (one hour drive from Marseille). What is wonderful about the menu is that it is the mixture of local Provencal tastes(like ice cream…

12
May '06
Miramar (Bouillabaisse) , Marseille

Miramar (Bouillabaisse) , Marseille

Miramar (Bouillabaisse) , Marseille

Bouillabaisse is a Provencal fish stew made of Mediterranean fish, tomatoes, herbs and saffron. Obviously, Marseille is THE PLACE to eat this hearty Provencal speciality. If you want to have a more relaxed dinner rather than having a dinner “under stars” in the romantic La Petit Nice Passedat (2 stars…

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May '06