The maximum temperature here today is 11⁰C, minimum 6⁰C. Rain, misty and cloudy. Wind 15km/h Westerly winds with gusts up to 32 km/h.
We had a very enjoyable and relaxed lunch today at the Moulin de la Tardoire. Excellent service and delicious meals, but what would you expect from a restaurant that now has a Michelin star. It was faultless.
Did I mention above that it was misty?
Arrival at the restaurant, the water wheels were turning.
Inside, the reception.
Some of the tables downstairs...
the gear mechanism for the water wheels and the old millstone.
To our delight, we were seated upstairs, where there is a fabulous view despite the weather..
Every table had a Gerbera daisy.
Amuse Bouche.
Entrée - Pork cheek with a vegetable broth and creamed cepes, and a wafer of parmesan.
The cheese board with quince jelly.
Dessert - Tarte with dry winter fruits and nuts plus a hot wine sauce (très bonne).
Coffee and mignardises.
The weir across the Tardoire river.
Walking back to the car park,
I went for a quick walk over the bridge and looked back at the restaurant behind the trees...
and looking the other way I was surprised to see so much colour in the shrubs/trees.
the 15th-century chateau on the opposite side of the river,
There is a choice of 3 different menus, this is the one we chose which was the menu of the day.
Cheers.
My local list of wildflowers. (91 Species 02/12/2021).
See also my
You will not be surprised that I am absolutely green with envy at this fabulous meal you had. We are in a motel on the way to meet my daughter, son-in-law and grandson tomorrow to go searching for owls, and then back to my daughter's house in Ottawa for a couple of days. I have to go out and find something for dinner that I can bring back to the room. I can assure you it will not rate a Michelin star!
ReplyDeleteThanks David, hope that your search for owls was worth it. Safe travel and take care, Diane
DeleteHi Diane - looking good, as too seeing you had such a delicious looking lunch in such a wonderful setting - just lovely ... very wintry in colour - but still with colours from the daylight - thank you for sharing these lovely pictures - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary, excellent meal and we did enjoy it. Good distancing and staff all wearing masks. As safe as we will ever be away from home. Cheers Diane
DeleteNow I am really envious, Diane! That menu looks wonderful and I was quite surprised by the price - I was expecting it to be at least twice that, on the basis of Michelin starred restaurants in UK (although I am not familiar with such things). That location is fabulous too.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - stay safe - - - Richard
Richard so far as I can remember this is the first Michelin star restaurant we have been to. We will certainly return. Keep safe Diane.
DeleteIt looks delicious in a great setting. And…you could do it! Yay! It is good to see you as well!
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes we could do it. The tables were well distanced. Everyone wearing masks away from the tables and the staff were fully masked. As safe as it could be out and about but..... Cheers Diane. P.S. hope your back is improving.
DeleteNice looking place, I have to say the food looks different then the food we eat here!!lol....
ReplyDeleteHaha yes our trip to the USA certainly showed us the difference. Our first night out there I ordered a salad and there was too much for me to eat it all!! Keep well Pam. Cheers Diane
DeleteA beautiful place, great view and top rated delicious food! Cheers to both of you. Stay warm, stay safe.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy very different to your menus but we loved it and and yes it is in a lovely setting. Have a good week Diane
DeleteThat looks very cosy. I have my eye on that cheese platter.
ReplyDeleteHaha, the cheese platters here are always so good. Cheers Diane
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