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Truffle heaven

Posted on March 24, 2017 by loren24250

The Greater Daglan Area, or GDA, is known for producing excellent black truffles. And the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Gindreau is known for producing excellent dishes with them. And so it was that on this past Thursday — when my wife … Continue reading →

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Lunching frenzy

Posted on May 7, 2016 by loren24250

When my wife Jan and I used to travel on vacation from Toronto to Daglan, we would eat lunch outside our home just about every day — not only to try new restaurants, but also to visit new towns and villages. But … Continue reading →

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Dish du jour — 5/10/2014

Posted on October 5, 2014 by loren24250

Two separate sets of friends stayed with us in Daglan at the end of September and beginning of October, which meant (a) lots of opportunity for fine dining, and (b) not much time for writing blog postings. I’ll try to … Continue reading →

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Back in action — with a superb tasting menu

Posted on June 5, 2014 by loren24250

Just the day before I was discharged (honourably) from La Roseraie, the clinic where I had been undergoing physiotherapy after back surgery, I received an email from a former colleague in Toronto, raving about her recent trip to Paris. In … Continue reading →

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Surprises and delights at Le Grand Bleu (once again)

Posted on September 13, 2013 by loren24250

What more can be said about Le Grand Bleu, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Sarlat? I’ve written about it many times before, using words like “marvellous” and “wonderful” to describe our meals there. But it still has the ability to surprise … Continue reading →

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Feasting at Le Vieux Logis

Posted on January 9, 2013 by loren24250

Well, I don’t know about your lunch yesterday, but ours was — quite simply — a feast. And it was just as much a feast for the eyes as the taste buds. We were lunching at Le Vieux Logis, a … Continue reading →

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