This little jewel is well hidden in
the heart of the city centre. Hard to spot from the street as it is nested at
the back of a small courtyard which seems very promising for summer times. It
has a unique style, all quirky and cosy with a vintage look about it. It is
just the perfect little neighbourhood bar to meet your friends on a dull and
rainy day off.
That is exactly what we did last week
end. We went there in the middle of the afternoon to grab a late lunch bite and
have a couple of drinks. The atmosphere was lovely: busy and very lively but
leaving you with that cool feeling that not everybody knows about this
place…
The four of us were ravenous as we
perused the simple and hearty menu; and we all picked something different.
The boys opted for burgers: one of
them was a classic burger, which looked good and apparently also tasted good;
but the one that really surprised me was the special. It was a Cajun chicken
burger and looked amazing. The chicken breast was tender and perfectly cooked,
still moist inside without being too pink. The spices were lovely and created a
really original dish, a nice change from the classic beef burger.
Beef Burger
Cajun Chicken Burger
My friend chose a steak sandwich that
she really enjoyed. The meat looked fondant and was cooked in a way that the
bread didn’t end up soaked in blood and the side of pepper sauce was apparently
amazing.
As for me, I had picked the club
sandwich, which is a classic that I love, all the more because that is not
something you can find in France. I only had a couple of them before but this
one was from far the best of them all. The bread was well toasted but not dry,
the bacon was cooked through and nicely crispy, the chicken was hot, tender and
creatively seasoned with a delicious curry sauce. It was fantastic; I devoured it
and didn’t leave a crumb on the plate.
The four dishes were served with
golden and crispy chunky chips, hot and beautifully crunchy, a real delish once
dipped into the aioli or mayo dips.
All in all, it was great value for money and the
best recipe to cheer up on a cold and rainy afternoon. I highly recommend it
and will certainly be back there soon!!
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