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for lunch but we were delighted to be beautifully plated. D’Orio honed his Top: Views of the cobblestone streets of
treated to a full-on French gourmet ad- skills with star chefs Régis Marcon and village of Le Castellet. Above: Vews of the
venture. La Goguette, a tiny but charm- Jean-François Rouquette at the Park Bondol wine country from Le Castellet. Oppo-
ing restaurant that seats 16, is the pride Hyatt Vendôme in Paris. The modern site: View of the town of Le Castellet from the
and creation of Chef Maxime D’Orio French dishes he served reminded me Bondol vineyards.
and his wife Stephanie who almost sin- of the best farm-to-table California. Ev-
gle handedly runs the front of the house. ery dish was delicious and flawless and
the local wine proved equal to the meal.
We ordered the three-course tasting Stephanie’s friendly and professional
menu which consisted of a choice of service capped off a world-class lunch.
two starters, two mains and two des-
serts – each meticulously prepared and Our leisurely meal consumed close to
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