We had incredible food in France but one place really made a long lasting impression on us. La Récré in Les Vans, in the South of the Ardèche National Park. Loïs Lacoste is running the place with passion and lots of knowledge about wines, especially natural wines. Every wine Loïs suggested was delicious. Very similar to Margaux Laborde’s food. The self-taught chef (information i found on
@lefooding ) makes tapas-style dishes, some local specialties, some international inspirations. Squash, hummus, faux-filet de Bœuf, tacos, ravioli, escargots, salad of cucumber, caviar d’aubergine, risotto from various grains, pork belly, caramel and almond tart with mascarpone... this is just a selection we were able to enjoy in 3 nights. We actually spent 3 out 5 nights we spent in Les Vans at
@larecre.lesvans . We should have made 5 nights though. If La Récré was in Düsseldorf, it would be our second home (next to
@cucina_vitale and
@em.brass of course).
Loïs & Margaux, we cannot wait to be back!