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Dubai
Any good tips for Dubai please? Particularly Lebanese/ Chinese or International as not in to Indian food sadly.
thanks
Keith
Vacationing in Loire valley for week
Chinon is definitely one of favourite towns ( for a typical french experience in good central location stay at Diderot if you can get in but not luxury with lifts etc!). Try L'Annees Trente or L'Oceanic if you prefer fish. Would also thoroughly recommend Diane de Meridor in Montsoreau ( great good value lunch menu and ask for table overlooking Loire). These are all good value and great food
Bon Appetit if not too late!
regards
Keith
Best restauarnt in Chinon?
Any suggestions please for a good restauarant in the middle of Chinon? Just great French food and a relaxed atmosphere!
Any thoughts appreciated
Keith
Jeddah
Anyone out there know any good restaurants in Jeddah or near Jeddah? We're moving there shortly and will need foodie fixes! Any suggestions welcome
thanks
Keith
Lunch near the Royal Academy - help! [London]
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Terroirs 5 William IV Street
London WC2N 4DW
020 7036 0660
A great wine bar near Charing cross- probably best if you love wine but definitely good
Keith
Bretagne recommendations?
Bit of a drive but Cancale is THE a great place for oysters/ moules etc! Lots of great restaurants- try Le SURCOUF
Keith
Normandy/Caen/ Bayeux
Yes ! Ttry Le BOUCHON DU VAUGUEUX in Caen ( great atmosphere great food but need to book as not expensive), Le Moulin de Jean in Cuves ( great!), Chez Francois in Genets, Littre in Avranches, Croix D'or in Avranches. i posted reply under Normandy last year. if in doubt go for Michelin Bib Gourmand listed ( not starred) restaurants and you won't go far wrong!
Bon appetit
Keith
Early Dinner near Gare du Nord on Sunday (Valentine's Day)
Brasserie Terminus Nord is always good and should be open on Sunday. I would have thought at that time no need to book with a bit of luck ?
regards
Keith.
Foodie looking for the real restaurants in Sicily
Sorry probably too late as we're just back from Sicily. Generally meals were all excellent but one real highlight- Da Angelo in Sinagra. Tucked away in stunning mountains and not exactly easy to find ( ask when you get to Sinagra) it's a real experience not to be missed! Not for the faint hearted or anyone looking to cut down on the quantities this is not for lovers of nouvelle cuisine! The spectacular anti pasti for two was enough to feed a family of four, the wonderful pasta, great grilled meat including suino nero, lemon ice cream, a plateful of local cheeses and a bottle of wine all for 30 euros a head- oh and then a complimentary hazlenut liqueur. Needless to say we didn't eat the next day but lived on the memory for the next few days. Just leave the choice to the boss and enjoy!
The other highlight was Spizzulio in Agrigento. A great wine shop/ wine bar. Simple local food , great wine and above all a really friendly owner passionate and knowledgeable about his local wine and produce. You will not be disappointed!
Cowes Isle of Wight?
Thanks! They sound good. If you know the I.O. W. are there any other good alternative pubs/ restauarnts not too far from Cowes but definitely with a sea view as we will have a car and understand it might actually be sunny this week!
Cowes Isle of Wight?
Any recommendations welcome please for good pub/ brasserie/ restaurant in Cowes? casual preferred!
thanks
Best value in Paris? Good food for 30-40 euros a head including wine?
Thanks! went to La Cerisaie and just loved it!! Excellent meal and great atmosphere- a real find. Only downside was I thought the wine prices were a bit steep but will definitely be going back!!
A week in Normandy - recs please!
Delighted to hear you enjoyed Le Moulin- you may have heard already but it was originally set up by Jean Christophe Novelli so the chefs I think trained under him- it's one of our favourites!!
Best cocktails or wine bar St Germain or Montparnasse?
Any suggestions please for best pre dinner cocktails or great wine bar in St Germain or Montparnasse area?
A week in Normandy - recs please!
Also forgot to mention L''archerie near Villedieu - better in winter though as they have the fire going!
Foodie looking for the real restaurants in Sicily
will try hard to get to Trapani- sounds very tempting! Thanks
Foodie looking for the real restaurants in Sicily
Thanks so much- my stomach is starting to get very excited!
Best value in Paris? Good food for 30-40 euros a head including wine?
Any suggestions please? Would love St Germain area but very flexible , not fussed about the decor, not even looking to impress but just appreciate and enjoy good value, good food and some atmosphere!
thanks
Foodie looking for the real restaurants in Sicily
Sounds great and thanks so much. Fattoria delle Torre was on my shortlist so maybe that has decided it! Can't wait!
Foodie looking for the real restaurants in Sicily
Many thanks- much appreciated! if you get any other inspirations anywhere else in Sicily please let me know!
thanks
Keith
A week in Normandy - recs please!
Where exactly are you going? if you around the Avranches area try Le Moulin de Jean in Cuves, L' Archerie near Villedieu les Poeles, Auberge Du Terroir in Servon, Le Croix D'or in Avranches, Le Littre in Avranches, Le Surcouf in Cancale and for the best real French experience ( not for the food which is quite good but only grilled barbecued meats ) but for a great and inexpensive experience try Chez Francois in Genets! If you are going elsewhere and need particular suggestions let me know- We've had a house there for 10 years so should be able to help. Villedieu market is great fun. Make sure you try the local Calvados ( go to Bernard Legent in Tirepied for tasting- another of the great experiences which i can give you directions if you need!) and of course Moules and frites and oysters in Cancale.
Bon Appetit !! i'm jealous already
regards
Keith
Foodie looking for the real restaurants in Sicily
We're off to Sicily in early October and staying in the South East but also travelling around the island by car. Looking for restaurant suggestions but particularly the character ones where decor is not important but the food is! The ones used by the locals and not the tourists. I have already identified most of the Michelin Guide type ones for our "special" meals but now looking for quality, character and the real Sicily at affordable every day prices. Particularly anywhere around Comiso/ Vittoria/ Ragusa/ Modica/ Noto/ Syracuse etc but will travel for good food!
Any help much appreciated!
