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Dreaming of stars

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He is (so far) the only man I have ever arranged to meet in a wholesale market at the unearthly hour of 3am. That was almost 20 years ago. At the time, Alain Llorca was the star chef at the Chantecler restaurant in Nice's Negresco hotel, and we met to do some shopping for the next day's menu. Since then, we have both gained in age and experience - not to mention a few more kilos, but he more than me.Read more

31. August 2013

A decision looms for Pampelonne

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Pampelonne beach could be drastically changed if plans to restructure the coastline are approved. After years of debate, commissioners are now looking at development plans that aim to increase tourism along the iconic strip of coastline, while maintaining the natural environment. Local businesses, however, fear that they will be the biggest losers if the new plan goes ahead.Read more

18. August 2013

The pick of the bunch

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There are 15 private beach restaurants along the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, and I have tried about 80 per cent of them - one of the joys of living so close to the sea. The standout so far is Florida Beach, situated at the western end of the coastline. If you are tired of the Niçois salad/goats cheese salad/steak tartar/ pizza/entrecote menus that saturate the city of Nice, then you'll appreciate the Asian flavours that appear here alongside traditional French beachside dishes. Add to that service with a smile and a sparkling Mediterranean Sea, and there's simply no other place you'd wish to beRead more

17. August 2013

Gone fishing Cannes style

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Lined side by side on the Cannes coastline are a plethora of private beach restaurants. Each has something to offer, whether it's relaxed service, regular beach food or entertainment. At Miramar Plage, it's seafood. Each day, head chef Guillaume Goube proudly presents fresh fish on giant silver platters for the guests' choosing. You like what you see, you order it. Then you let the kitchen do its magic.Read more

15. August 2013

Dining like a star for the day in Cap Ferrat

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Paloma, situated on the rocky peninsula of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, is more than a beach restaurant, it's an institution. First opened in 1948, Paloma is the gem that arose from the post-war years, quickly becoming the vacation resort of the world elite. And so it has remained, attracting the likes of Jack Nicholson, Roger Moore, Sean Connery, Keanue Reeves, Tom Cruise, Mick Jagger, Jean Cocteau and Winston Churchill, to name but a few.Read more

4. August 2013

Picture perfect Juan les Pins

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Juan les Pins is a lovely stretch of coastline. The soft sand between your toes, gentle waves lapping at the shore, happy children building sand castles - it's just a nice place to be, any time of day. It's also a beautiful setting for a lunch or dinner by the sea, and situated at the western end of the busy promenade is Bijou Plage, a comfortable, relaxed beachside restaurant with reasonable prices and an award winning view.Read more

28. July 2013

Flavours of the Orient

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Maya Bay in Monaco has taken the best of Asian cuisine - Thai and Japanese - and put them side-by-side in a wonderful display of skill and sophistication. Impeccable service and contrasting oriental design all work to elevate a 'nice meal out' to an 'exceptional dining experience' - and at a surprisingly reasonable price.Read more

2. June 2013

The Italian stallion of French Riviera food fairs

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L'Italie à Table is an authentic Italian food fair, now in its ninth edition, that will run in Nice from 30th May to 2nd June this year. The event draws in food lovers and culture enthusiasts from all over, offering the best of Italy in terms of its food, tourism and unique heritage.Read more

28. May 2013

One chef, one concept

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As the buzz of the Cannes Film Festival reverberates throughout the city for the entire month of May, what's needed is some time out at Sea Sens above the Five Hotel and Spa. Serving ambitious and technically fabulous food, Sea Sens is a lavish and optimistic experience, with food as sharp as its slick surrounds.Read more

12. May 2013

Healthy and Heavenly

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More and more people are taking an interest in where their food comes from, and the recent horsemeat scandal has certainly pushed this subject into overdrive. 'Bio' is no longer a word associated with hypersensitive hippies - many of us are actively choosing to include chemical-free foods in our diet. But what happens when you want to go out for a meal?Read more

11. May 2013

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