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just the right temperature, wok-sautéed
green vegetables, jus with toasted
hazelnut pesto, sauce vierge with
organic multi-coloured tomatoes.
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nd so, a big thank you to Christophe for his joy of sharing, in such a
fun place, with its “chic and relaxed” atmosphere and menu that’s
both exciting and affordable. One evening, we had the hot velouté of
the day; a lobster salad with a vinaigrette of coral and blue lobster; Provence
melon infused with tonka bean, watermelon, and smoked trout from L’Isle-
sur-la-Sorgue and a gazpacho of mulit-coloured tomatoes with white peach.
It’s a stunning palette of colours which explodes in your mouth, served as
a starter to be shared by the whole table. “I’m always seeing people help
themselves to food on their friends’ plates, and that gave me the idea that
everybody gets a little bit of what each person has chosen – it seems fair
and everybody’s happy!” It’s a succession of temptations and surprises. For
example: the catch of the day, a fish cooked to perfection, with local peas
served with mint and a barigoule sauce with ginger.
IT’S A CHEF’S BISTRO
"e chef encourages us to be in the moment and enjoy the bounty of the seasons.
"ere are plenty of local vegetables, prepared in a way that best enhances them
– roasted, steamed, cooked sous vide at a low temperature (+85°C), or “English
style”, first in salted boiling water then plunged in ice water.
"e kitchen staff of this (2019) Master Restaurateur work in concert with each
other. “Everyone does everything, and that’s important to me.” It strengthens
bonds and creates a close-knit team.
Now, let’s talk about the wine. "ere’s a rather out-there wine list, chosen with
that same aim to cultivate a zest for discovery. For example, the Domaine de
l’Or Vert, a sulfite-free wine with soft tannins; a summer red which works well
in this fabulous getaway – this place where we can embrace the unexpected
and the surprising. Let’s hear it for Renaud’mets!