Chef Alexandre Couillon and his cookbook + a jar of sea salt ?‍?? Thank you!!!
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Homemade caramel | Nougats and peanuts | Celeriac and Granny Smith apple | Beet with chocolate tart
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Apple licorice
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Une Balade dans le Bois de la Chaize: Ice cream with pine, green tea biscuit and mousse, chocolate crumble
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Fraises, Verveine & Fromage Blanc: Strawberry, ice cream, cheese cream, meringue
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Crème Glacée à la Cheminée: Ice cream with milk, toffee, cereal crumbs, coffee leaf
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Canard de Challans, Betterave & Sureau: Local duck, beetroot from the garden, crushed carrots, elderflower
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Local lobster, jus made from seaweed and beer
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Turbot "Ikejime", Fèves & Jus de Tête, Capucine: Served with fava bean and spinach from the garden, jus from the head of the turbot
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Lotte de Pays, Petits Pois & Jus d'oignon, un Lait d'amande: Monkfish, jus of onions
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Asperge Verte à la Braise, Herbes & Fleurs, Miel du Potager: Green asparagus, grilled on barbecue, French vinegar, herbs and flowers from the garden
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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L'Huître Noire "Erika": Black oyster marinated with squid ink, crispy sugar
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Coquillages & Crustacés: Abalone, mussel, clams, langoustine, flower
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Seaweed bread and natural bread with butter and seaweed butter
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Asparagus jus with sardine, onion cream topped with pea ice cream and trout roe, yogurt made from celeriac and egg yolk
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Truffle of mackerel mixed with cream, coffee powder
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Tartlet with seaweed, asparagus, beetroot
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Smoked local fish
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Crispy seaweed, leek, egg cream
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Ice cream potato, chip potato, hot mousse potato
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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Entrance and lounge area
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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A far journey out to 2* La Marine in Noirmoutier (western corner of France), proved to be one of the most exciting meals of the year! Chef Alexandre Couillon is very talented, producing dishes that are extremely refined and showcases the bountiful seafood from the coast.
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Success certainly didn't come overnight; it is a result of Chef Couillon's persistence for nearly a decade in putting the small town of Noirmoutier on the map. What started out as a gastronomy wasteland after Couillon took over his parent's cafe years ago, La Marine is now a world-class restaurants where diners from around the globe come to eat. You can learn about the progression of this place on Chef's Table (France Edition), Episode 2.
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Every course was a hit! The flavors were well balanced and the cooking was executed perfectly. La Marine is truly a special restaurant that has not only hit its stride, but is also constantly improving. Highly recommend!
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La Marine, Noirmoutier-en-l'Île (May 2017)
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