The Best of the South-West | Le Meilleur du Sud-Ouest
L’Entrecôte was first opened in Toulouse in 1959 by Henri Gineste de Saurs. There are now 6 restaurants around France and in Barcelona, Spain. We first discovered L’Entrecôte in Bordeaux about 5 years ago, on the recommendation of a friend; and it has become a firm favourite. A prime example […]
There are many delightful foodie and drinkie treats that originate in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Regional specialities vary from area to area, and include things like the delicious Gateau Basque, Chèvre à la Coupe cheese, and Echiré butter. By far one of my favourite regional delicacies is the cognac by-product, Pineau des […]
Cream or cherry? That is the question about Gateau Basque… There are few arguments in our household, but the main topic of family strife remains this unanswered conundrum; which filling is best in a traditional gateau basque – cream or cherry? What is Gateau Basque Gateau basque is one of […]
Authentic curry can be hard to come by in rural France. Luckily, if you’re within striking distance of Angoulême, the Jardin de Kashmir restaurant has got you covered. With all the Pakistani favourites on the menu, plus a real willingness on the part of the owners to adjust the spiciness […]
Tucked away in the rural idyll of Availles-Limouzine in the Vienne, La Châtellenie is a fine dining restaurant run by Emilie & Thomas Fournier. I first discovered La Châtellenie when we were in the area looking for houses to buy. To this day, I joke that it was Thomas’s incredible […]