In front of a warm fire in a pleasant room, Cathey and I spent two hours enjoying drinks and dinner, well prepared and cheerfully served, in the restaurant Lo Cagarol in the village of Aigne in the direction of Minerve from our home in Quarante.
The mussels were small but the portion was sufficient to share. The broth was lightly spiced and plentiful. We were given bread to sop it up and a soup spoon to finish it off. I never did figure out how to use the little springy doodads that were provided.
My duck yakitori was a tasty fusion, properly seared with good color and creamy mashed on the side. The best duck that I've had in a while.
Cathey’s St. Jacques could have been better, served as it was in a deep bowl that didn’t allow the pasta to breathe, a minor but real disappointment.
At dessert, I simply asked our server if there was anything chocolate, and chocolate arrived in the form of a gooey lava cake, a scoop of dark ice cream, and chantilly.
All in all, a comfortable and satisfying dining experience. Our 45€ per person freight included two aperitifs and a bottle of a favored pink from a regional domain Cailhol Gautran. Worth a visit for a tasting.
We won’t return to Lo Cagarol often. Our preference runs to less formal village bars and inns. But we will return.
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