Rest. In St. Jean de Luz
Aug 7th, 2002, 08:45 PM
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Robert,<BR>Thanks to a Pays Basque magazine rec., we found a tiny, unassuming place near the train station called "Pil Pil Enea" which we love. Pays Basque mag. consisently gives it their #1 rating for fish dishes, particularly the "merlu" (hake), "morue" (cod) and a wonderful tyypically Basque veal stew, "axoa". It's completely off the trodden path and painted to resemble a small Basque farm house (real estate sign on 2nd fl gives the impression that it's for sale-it's not!), located on 3 rue de Sallagoiti, near a church and the corner of Av. Jaureguiberry, just a block or so up from the Les Halles (market). They have a terrific 27 euro menu that will make you very happy.<BR>The chef and his partner are pelota aficionados, so you'll see lots of pictures of pelota matches on the walls. You will eat very, very well "Basque style" there for a very reasonable price. This I guarantee!<BR><BR>For a more "high style" meal, my Belle France newsletter says the La Taverne Basque, #5 on "restaurant row", the Rue Republique, has a new Basque chef, Benoit Sarthou, whose star is definitely on the rise. "Basque with a flourish", they say. We didn't get to try him this time (my better half always insists on going to "Pil Pil"). Atmospheric interior with wood-beamed ceiling and fireplace. Look for the good value 20 euro prix fixe luncheon menu.<BR><BR>We've also enjoyed "Chez Maya" on 2 rue St.-Jacques but haven't been in a while. Very Basque.<BR><BR>You're going to love St.-Jean-de-Luz.<BR>
Aug 8th, 2002, 12:17 AM
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We loved Chez Paco, near the market. It is unpretentious and the food is excellent. The restaurant in the Helianthal hotel and spa is also first rate, but more formal in a huge art deco dining room. St Jean de Luz is truly wonderful, I hope you enjoy it.
