Mr MaBoum is quite traditional when it comes to food, and one of his favourite meals is what he calls a "gravy dinner". What he's referring to is of course the British Sunday lunch, with roast meat, gravy and 2 veg.
And so it was that last Sunday, since the weather was as grim as it usually is in Britain, we decided to have lunch out. This being Monaco, it's much easier to find places that do Japanese food or regional cuisine than a hearty meat dish. But one place that comes close is the Quai des Artistes.
The quayside restaurant is large, reminiscent of a Parisian brasserie with tables set close together. You wouldn't get away with a quiet tete a tete here. The atmosphere is warm and the staff are friendly and efficient. Waiters wear the typical brasserie uniform of white shirt, black waistcoat and long white apron.
There's plenty of choice for either meat or fish on the menu. We had the pot au feu and the steak pluma, a steak from the pata negra pig, tasty, hearty and perfect for the weather. We especially liked the marrow bone, vegetables and delicate liquor of the pot au feu. The pork steak was accompanied by some delicious potatoes encased in what seemed to be a layer of filo pastry. Our dishes were complemented by a nice bottle of Domaine de Jale red wine which put the warmth back into our cheeks ready for the leisurely stroll home.
