Le Toiny beach lunch

[cec1]

Also the closest thing to fond times at Chez Francine and Le Bamboo.

Chez Francine memories . . . a simpler time (from “Case et Cuisine”).

 

[KevinS]

 

[cassidain]

I'm a little at sea on the distinction between La Gloriette and Cocoloba

 

[cec1]

I'm a little at sea on the distinction between La Gloriette and Cocoloba

For many years, the restaurant (La Gloriette) was exclusively indoors. There were large, awning-style windows that always were propped-open. In these years, the restaurant space included what now is the Ti Corail kitchen. At some point (as I recall, it was after Hurricane Luis), Albert gave up his rental of the "Ti Corail" space and opened the outdoor space that was named "Cocoloba." The remaining interior, La Gloriette space became the evening venue, with the outdoor garden space (Cocoloba) being used at lunch. Further along, as the interior restaurant space was damaged in another storm, it disappeared, with Cocoloba (née La Gloriette) continuing as La Gloriette / Cocoloba.

 

[cassidain]

Ah !

 

[cassidain]

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Cassoulet

 

[cec1]

Cassoulet

There, for many years, was a long running dispute among old-timers of the Forum & La Gloriette as to whether the pronunciation is "Cassou-lay" or "Cassou-lette." I don't remember the side on which Andy advocated, but the running debate always was humorous!

 

[cassidain]

There, for many years, was a long running dispute among old-timers of the Forum & La Gloriette as to whether the pronunciation is "Cassou-lay" or "Cassou-lette." I don't remember the side on which Andy advocated, but the running debate always was humorous!

I think I recall that a certain moderator published a list of oft repeated spelling errors: Columbier/Colombier; Flamand/Flamands; Cassoulet/Cassolette; and so forth.
Possibly there was discussion of the Lorient/L’Orient controversy

 

[JEK]

There, for many years, was a long running dispute among old-timers of the Forum & La Gloriette as to whether the pronunciation is "Cassou-lay" or "Cassou-lette." I don't remember the side on which Andy advocated, but the running debate always was humorous!

Not the pronunciation, but which word went with which dish! One with beans and duck and one with lobster in a small casserole.

 

[amyb]

Friends, I will long recall the lobster one served at Gloriette…when the memory of a favorite dish from long ago pops into my mind, spelling be damned. Just sayin’

 

[KevinS]

I’ve never tried to duplicate the recipe, but I’m tempted from time to time.


Does anyone remember the all but forgotten Kazz ‘n Blues?

 

[cec1]

I’ve never tried to duplicate the recipe, but I’m tempted from time to time.


Does anyone remember the all but forgotten Kazz ‘n Blues?

Sure! But it was short-lived. Many reasons for its downfall, not the least of which was that food could not be prepared there. I don’t recall the reason except that I think it had to do with the absence of an adequate septic system. As a result, dining options (as I recall, it was only open at night) were limited to sushi & sashimi . . . prepared elsewhere & brought to the restaurant for re-sale. It was not a successful plan.