Le Bistro d'en Face, Bergerac, Perigord Noir, France

Thisis also a Bib Gourmand restaurant, but in many ways it was the opposite of Ò Plaisir Des Sens. While the later is reaching for a star, this place is ever so happy to be right where they are. The meals are beautifully prepared, generous in portions, but the service is casual and fun. One of our servers lughed out loud and another apolgized when he forgot to put in our coffee order but was not devestated by the mistake. It is joyful to be in a place like this, where the food knocks your socks off and no one has to be too high brow.

We had fois gas as a starter, and it was very traditionally prepared and presented, a mammoth portion indeed. The other starter was octopus, which the restaurant is noted for it's presentation of, and it was also quite delicious. I was unable to finish my fish main course, and took it home and had it for dinner instead. The cheese plate was another standout, serving local cheeses, and I would highly recommend the restaurant--and Bergerac seemed like it could be a good city to make your home base if you wanted to be in a town.