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La chaize gourmand We passed by this restaurant and stopped to look at the menu. The chef came to the door and we had a chance to chat with him and he was extremely genial and welcoming and we booked a table for the same lunchtime.A smart, new restaurant with simple and tasteful decor. A warm welcome and a fine menu. A good selection of things from which to choose, all seasonal and tempting. The wine list was relatively simple but with a good selection.We opted for the three course menu prix fixe at €29 but other cheaper options were available. A lovely small verrine of light sweet potato and Indian spice mousse was served with our aperitif. There were various chef's recommendations which could be interchanged with the menu and we both chose the Foie Gras served with a red onion marmalade and some lightly pickled radish, onion and micro herbs. It was creamy, delicious, rich and yummy. And the onion cut through the richness with artful skill.This was followed by 'filet de canette' ... A tasty duck breast with a rich sweet caramelised shallot and jus surrounded by small amounts of beautifully cooked small pieces of vegetables, ..... Celery, beetroot, spinach, celeriac, mushroom, romanesco and an artful smear of the butter-iest, tastiest carrott purée. The duck was sliced and cooked pink and was full of flavour and taste.Pudding was a seasonal dish of Reines-claudes, roasted and served with a sweet wine gelee, crème au chocolat and tiny cubes of buttery, sweet, crunchy brioche and raspberry. A stunning end to a wonderful meal.We liked it so much we immediately booked to come back later in the week, and warmly recommend this lovely, new restaurant with its talented chef and charming front of house.