Le Marloe in the 8th remains one of the most pleasant places to eat in town, even now when it's bursting at the seams with success.
To start, our friend, a journalist who works for a TV station I much admire here, chose the buratta and tomatoes with balsamic, EEVOO, etc and Colette and I both had their signature gambas in a panko crust with a Dubarry mousseline, Kikkoman caramel and lime. Delicious. Then all three of us (sometimes a mistake leaving "No Exit") had the daily special - daurade royal with green tomatoes and roasted peaches - fish with peachers? - yes and it worked very well indeed.
Then for dessert, Colette had the verrine of "ile flottant" (sort of), our friend had the chocolate cream and macaroon and I had a verrine of mango-passion fruit sorbet, praline mousse, caramel and caramelized nuts. Very pleasant conclusion to a fine meal.
Our bill with a bottle and glass (offered) of Touraine, terrific bread and 3 coffees was the equivalent of 126.46 E a couple.
