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Un cadre tranquil et un concept assez unique: que des souffles sales et sucres. Delicieux. Pour romantique (le soir) ou business (dejeuner).

Among the slew of restaurants that line the port of St Tropez, it is a roll of the dice to find the right address -- to avoid the overly expensive tourist trap, with slow or snobbish service, etc.

Run by Jerome and Faty (expatriated from the Parisian suburbs), l'Adresse is a gem of a spot. Set to an ever present background lounge music, we enjoyed it so much we went twice.

The food was refined. From the reasonably priced (14-16E) suggestions du jour, we enjoyed the Lamb and Veal Chops, as well as some tasty Gambas and Plaice fish.

Its address is officially 4 Quai de l'Epi; but, you need to find l'Esplanade du Nouveau Port (on the far port [left hand] side of the port).

Nice touch: check the Adresse logo where the A and D combine for the jib and mainsail of a sailboat.

For Al Fassia in Guéliz (“new” Marrakesh), we had to reserve two days in advance to get a table. Owned and run by some Moroccan women, Al Fassia was well worth it; we gave it top marks for its service and décor and we particularly enjoyed the “pastilla de pigeon” (pigeon patty).

The Jardins de la Medina, 21 Derb Chtoukah, Kasbah Marrakesh) featured excruciatingly slow service and a waiter that told us that, had we wanted a dressing for our salad, we should have spoken up at the beginning. That said, the cadre, inside this deluxe hotel, is attractive.

For a restaurant that began in 1995, this restaurant continues to be running on all cylinders. Hosted by the ever charming François Pasteau, we had not been to the Epi Dupin for over year and were pleasantly surprised to find a new look, with warm-coloured metallic tables, a high top long table and a wine rack embedded in the bare brick wall. If the fine spring air added to the ambiance, the food was an absolute delight, showing that M Pasteau has kept a beady eye on the kitchen. Aside from one waiter who might do with a character adjustment, the rest of the polyglot staff (especially the maitre d’) were genial and the 34 euro menu (3 courses) was a treat. The menu changes daily, so it is no use to tell you what we ate per se. Save to say, the rabbit special and polenta were fabulous. For desserts, get ready some exotic ice cream.

Closed weekends and Monday for lunch.

Un petit restaurant avec des prix tres raisonable. Belle presentation et il y a un amuse-bouche servi. Le Bordeaux maison est moyen, mais les plats sont tout a fait bon. Un bon moment.