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Monday, August 8, 2011
A Fishy Tale from Marseille
I've been a little quiet for the last couple of days, on account of a nasty gremlin attack on my sister site, www.marseille-provence.info. But, after much tinkering, it's back and I have a moment to report on another great meal I had recently. Just to prove that it doesn't have to be three-star dining, this was at a minute and colourful neighbourhood restaurant with a fishmongery attached, where you pick out your lunch from the victims on the slab. And, what's more, I learned all about the strange but true story of the sardine that blocked the port of Marseille. Click here to read more.
Labels:
Gastronomy,
Marseille
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