A celebration for WPH!

Strictly speaking Father's Day is still three days away but we decided to celebrate today. WPH has been extremely busy here over the past few weeks.... tree felling, grass cutting, painting and repairing have all featured on his 'to do' lists. Time then to take a much needed break.

Le Carre des Gourmets, newly opened in St Antonin, was our choice for a special lunch. Choosing a new restaurant may sound a bit risky but not when you already know the reputation of the owners and their chef.

Frederic and Veronique Raffi moved their business to this vacated riverside hotel during the winter. Builders and decorators have transformed the old 'pink hotel' into a stylish and attractive restaurant. Once the scaffolding disappeared it was placed on our must visit list. Today was not really warm enough for eating on the terrace but the views from it were still amazing.

WPH and I chose the menu decouverte, a set menu offered at weekday lunchtimes. For any foodie readers the actual menu can be seen on their website http://www.carredesgourmets.fr/mets.fr/

I had of course taken my camera but forgot to take a photo of the mise en bouche until I had nearly finished it....my apologies. However the crevette ile flottant was as tasty as its name suggests.

Other courses followed and believe me they were all delicious.

as were the liquid additions.

Happy Father's Day WPH!