This story is about bouillabaisse and Michelin starred lunch menus. I went to Nice! I could talk you through the trip in chronological order but I did that for the Explorer only yesterday over lunch and bored even myself. My comments on the trip are as follows:
Incredibly Good Looking has a stupid nickname for this blog, likes to plan rigorously, is often inflexible but ultimately often right. It's his holiday home so it would be silly to presume we know better. The Magician also has a stupid nickname, great dress sense and likes clubbing. He doesn't get enough sleep in the week. Contrary has an appropriate nickname and enjoys aesthetics. She has well painted nails and lays the table well. I am half tempted to put the tacky magnet I bought for my parents on our fridge to rile her. Juicy has a stupid nickname and a (great) haircut that matches her attitude. She enjoys ice cream and keeps Incredibly in line (very enjoyable to observe). It makes his stupid nickname worthwhile.

The only other meal we had out was at Le Hussard on our final evening. It's located on a rooftop and I worried the food would lack effort because of the location. I was wrong to worry - the duck and pistachio terrine was UNREAL. Whole pieces of duck with hazelnut, pistachio and unctuous fat. The bread, served in a very east London paper bag, was delicious enough to match it. The duck cannelloni was rich and well accompanied with sour turnip 'tagliatelle'. It was just a little too rich for me after the starter so I was unable to finish it or fit in any pudding. (Though I really wish I had now since I have no doubt that this is the place to get a creme brûlée.)
We cooked the rest of the time, something I've never done on holiday before. We ate loads of fish and tomatoes, both suited the weather well. I think the bouillabaisse was the my personal highlight and I'll certainly try to recreate it back home.
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