Friendly room in Paris » Our friends in other cities http://friendlyroominparis.com Hotel de la Tour d'Auvergne is ideally situated between Montmartre and Opera in the vibrant district of Paris called "south of Pigalle" surrounded by cool streets like Rochechouart, Martyrs and Trudaine Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:27:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en Sweet Olive : ou “Coup de Cœur” in England http://friendlyroominparis.com/sweet-olive-ou-coup-de-coeur-in-england/ http://friendlyroominparis.com/sweet-olive-ou-coup-de-coeur-in-england/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:49:49 +0000 admin http://friendlyroominparis.com/?p=35 Situated in the heart of Aston Tirrold in the South of Oxfordshire lies The Sweet Olive Restaurant run by Frenchmen chef patron Olivier Bouet and his business partner Stephane Brun.
Whilst Olivier focuses on food and Stephane on front of house and the wine, The Sweet Olive has become an increasingly popular gastropub. A cosy and welcoming pub, with pillars and the bar clad in empty French wine boxes, the modest restaurant and pub fill quickly, so booking is recommended. In the summer months take your pint outside and enjoy the beer garden whilst the children play.
The blackboard menu evolves daily, as do the specials, with much emphasis placed on seasonal dishes and locally sourced produce. Foie gras and cheeses from France sit comfortably beside English lamb sweetbreads and treacle sponge with homemade ice cream and custard. Or if you prefer a light snack there are always organic baguettes, light salads and delicious chips to choose from.

Opening Hours
Food is served between 12.00pm until 2.00pm and 7.00pm until 9.00pm
Closed Wednesday and Sunday evenings
Closed February - Closed for one week in July

Address
• The Sweet Olive - Baker Street
Aston Tirrold - Oxfordshire - OX11 9DD
We are about 10 minutes from Wallingford and about half a mile off the A417 between Streatley and Wantage, approximately 20 minutes from junction 12 of the M4 and 20 minutes from junction 6 on the M40.
Booking is not available online so please call 01235 851272.

]]> http://friendlyroominparis.com/sweet-olive-ou-coup-de-coeur-in-england/feed/ Sylvain Depuichaffray: pastry in Marseille http://friendlyroominparis.com/sylvain-depuichaffray-pastry-in-marseille/ http://friendlyroominparis.com/sylvain-depuichaffray-pastry-in-marseille/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:40:10 +0000 admin http://friendlyroominparis.com/?p=43 Il nous revient de Sydney et c’est tant mieux : le jeune pâtissier Sylvain Depuichaffray s’est vite hissé dans le club fermé des meilleurs artisans de la ville. Ses hits : la Tarte chocolait (ganache chocolat, banane et caramel) et le Manège Enchanté (macaron, crème pistache, basilic frais et fraises). Les nouveautés sont aussi alléchantes, comme le Chocolat comique (biscuit moelleux au chocolat avec mousse chocolat noir, pâte de poire rôtie et caramel coulant). En prime : le sourire de Myriam, son épouse, qui fait l’accueil. Bravo.
(This picture reprsents a “bûche de Noël” - traditionnal christmas cake- created by the Chef, revisiting the tradition)
Egalement salon de thé et petite restauration à midi.
• Patisserie Sylvain Depuichaffray
Horaires :  Du lundi au vendredi 7h30-19h, samedi 8h-19h. Fermé dimanche.
Fermeture annuelle : 2è semaine des vacances de printemps et quatre semaines en août.
66, Rue Grignan
13001 Marseille, France
+33 4 91 33 09 75

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