Mes braves, mes amis! One is back to the writing slab and it is all down to a serendipitous find in the environs for Paris. It is imperative that I regale you of a wonderful restaurant on the Rive Gauche… Read More ›
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French but not French..it’s Montreal
So Fortescue and your dear Doctor had a week’s drive through the beautiful countryside of Vermont to see the leaves turning some wonderful hues of yellow, red and brown.. It’s a beautiful sight and well worth a trip. The fallen leaves provide employment for… Read More ›
Michelin but not Michelin 8/10
Clermont Ferrand is not the most glamorous of towns but it was on our route so we paid a visit. Besides it got yet another cathedral and it is not that pretty! This one is made of black rock from the town of Volvic, yes, the town famed… Read More ›
Off the Chartres – 8.5/10 – £££
So, if you whizz to Chartres, just a short jaunt to the southwest of Paris, you will find the great French Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres. It was constructed between 1194 and 1250 and is well worth a visit as it has… Read More ›
Le Colombier – London – 8.5/10 – £££ (dinner) – ££ (lunch)
Lord Norberry-Grumpus suggested lunch at Le Colombier in Chelsea. A fabulous French eatery that has a top notch reputation. I cannot believe its omission from one’s previous blogs. I have visited on a number of occasions and the last visit sealed it as a restaurant that deserves to… Read More ›
Le Gavroche – Best in London! – 10/10 – ££££
If you live in or are visiting London and are in need of an epicurean experience then look no further. Le Gavroche, a two Michelin star, French restaurant based in Mayfair is perfection itself. It remains firmly at the top of your Doctor’s top 10 restaurants in… Read More ›
Wild about Wild Honey – 8.5/10 – £££
The cooking was excellent and with lunch at £29.50 for three courses it’s not bad at all.
One had to shout…La Buvette – 7/10
One felt compelled to shout at the lead actress on the stage. After all, everyone else was doing the same. No, this was not due to her acting, although it was somewhat lame. No this was because Sir Cosmo had… Read More ›
Vive les restaurants francais! 8/10
French restaurant openings seem to be in vogue. There is Brasserie Zedel, Chabrot (NOW CLOSED, Balthazar and then again there are the classic stalwarts that have been around for years producing wonderful food, ambiance and service. Naturellement mes amis, Le Gavroche… Read More ›
Gotta gota Otto’s 8/10
Otto’s, despite the Germanic sounding name is in fact a very traditional French restaurant. It is not located in the most fashionable part of London, yet that is what makes it attractive. With it’s white linen tablecloths, red velour banquette seating… Read More ›
