“La Reserve”, the lushly praised (and lushly expensive) restaurant shepherded to Michelin stardom by Finnish chef, Jouni Tormanen, is in bankruptcy proceedings. Despite an unbeatable location overlooking the sea, the two-tier restaurant was hit hard by the recent economic crisis despite having opened a lower-priced “bistro” on the ground floor. … Continue reading →
Maybe it’s unfair, but I always assume the worst about any place with an ideal location along the Promenade des Anglais. How could it be good value when it’s right on the tourist trail? Sarao has proven me completely wrong. Not only is it well-located but the interior is spacious … Continue reading →
Boccaccio (tel:04 93 87 71 76, 7 rue Massena) serves up rip-roaring portions of carefully prepared fish, seafood and top-quality meat in an Art-Deco dining room. It’s not cheap (figure €25 to €40 a main course) but you won’t go away disappointed–or hungry. I normally avoid restaurants on the touristy … Continue reading →