Le 44

It's been a while since we've been to a proper restaurant in France, what with our 4 month absence 'n all (ahem, I forget myself, we were in Lyon a couple of weekends ago weren't we?

So I was more than happy to accept when Julien and Charlotte (who are very much up to speed with the best places to eat on the Cote d'Azur) suggested joining them as well as Aurelien and Julie to check out a nice new restaurant in Antibes they'd tried and enjoyed.

The place is called "Le 44" - since their menu (with starter, main course & desert) costs 44 Euros (does that mean they will have to rename the place when they have to raise prices due to inflation and the place just being so darn popular - which will inevitable happen when people discover this gem of a place).

I loved the place - the food was really excellent. Almost Michelin-star quality, but without all the fancy pancy stuff that sometimes comes with those Michelin Star establishments. We had a rather lengthy chat with the young, energetic, friendly and extremely friendly chef. I rather like his approach to cooking - using local, reasonably sourced ingredients.

So, should you ever find yourselves in Antibes - do come here - but remember to book (the place is popular, and when people find out just how good it is, it will become even more so!)