Category: eat
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A Little Spell at La Maison de Celou
Lunch in Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne Sometimes the best restaurant discoveries happen when you least expect them. That was certainly the case for Les Grumpies today at La Maison de Celou in the charming hilltop village of Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne. The setting alone already makes the visit worthwhile. From the…
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Spring in Aix-en-Provence – Dumplings, Doubts & Delicious Surprises
There are days when even Les Grumpies disagree. Piero was not keen on going to Aix. Too busy. Too many students. Too much… life. But then — plot twist — he did what any sensible man married to Eveline would do: He researched. And found…
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A Delicious Detour: Restaurant Le Jas
Some of the best lunches are the ones you didn’t plan. We certainly hadn’t planned a visit to La Roque-d’Anthéron — but as so often in Provence, curiosity won. And oh, how it paid off. Tucked into this quietly elegant village, Restaurant Le Jas turned…
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Croque Monsieur vs. Croque Madame
The fanciest grilled cheese France ever bossed us into loving There are days when you want a proper meal… and days when you want melted cheese in a suit. Enter: the Croque Monsieur—France’s most elegant answer to hunger, impatience, and “I don’t feel like cooking,…
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Balade des Saveurs, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
A chic little lunch… with one very un-chic detail (guess what) L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is one of those places that instantly makes you slow down—mostly because you’re busy staring at the canals, the antique treasures, and the general “is this real life or a postcard?” vibe. It’s Provence at…
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Ékume Marseille: where the fish is fresh and the façade is very, very chic
Marseille can be loud, chaotic, gloriously salty… and occasionally it tries to steal your handbag with a scooter. So when Les Grumpies find a lunch spot that feels calm, design-forward, and deeply ocean-approved — we cling to it like a seagull to a chip. Enter…
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Restaurant Le 6 à Table, Caromb – Sunday lunch that turned Les Grumpies into purring kittens
Caromb is one of those Provençal villages that doesn’t scream for attention. It just… sits there, quietly photogenic, with a church watching over the square and that “nothing happens here” vibe that immediately makes you want to sit down and order something unreasonable. Naturally, we…
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The George of Stamford: 55 Years Later, and Thankfully… Nothing Has Changed
Some people travel to be surprised. We travel to be reassured. And if there’s one place in England that understands the quiet luxury of staying wonderfully the same, it’s The George of Stamford—our forever-hotel, our comfort address, our “don’t even suggest somewhere new” kind of…
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Unveiling the Charm of Monachyle Mhor: A Pink Gem in Scotland’s Crown
Monachyle Mhor is more than a place to stay; it’s a destination that embodies the spirit of Scotland. From its mysterious pink façade to its rich family history and exceptional hospitality, it invites guests to become part of its ongoing story.
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The Best Brunsli in the World (no modesty here)
Because what is a Swiss Christmas without Brunsli?Dry, sad and unacceptable. Exactly. Here is our Dolcirossi version – chewy, chocolatey, naturally gluten-free and dangerously moreish. Bake them slowly, eat them happily, and hide a secret stash for the quieter days between Christmas and New Year.
