Le Marloe in the 8th: So Warm a Welcome, So Well-prepared the Food.

By Johntalbott

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.