One of the little streets that make this part of le Mourillon so charming. An old grocer's shop brought up to date. The wooden shelves now hold bottles, the big blackboard on the wall recites the carte of propositions, there's a counter and behind that is the kitchen. Mauricette and I choose to eat on the patio though. Three or four tables laid under acacia trees. Blackboard. With her spectacles designed by Napoleon III's optician, the lady with the green hat aims for "l'assiette gourmande". She feels that she is a fine summary of the general situation: fresh salmon cooked with salt and Japanese marinade, foie gras terrine with cherry chutney, tomato and fresh brousse cheese terrine with chopped olives, mozza di buffala, fresh salad and some potted meats. Both terrines are exceptional. With so much emotion when she was the least expecting it, Mauricette is lost for words and her hat goes pale. She brings 16/20 out of her sea urchin lined bag and is a little moved. With the "filet de Saint-Pierre saisi, confit de légumes grillés" (John Dory fillet, crystallised grilled vegetables), amateurs of classic food will find happiness.

The proud fish is fresh (it has very reason to be proud!) and the portion is appropriate and maybe more than as if to confirm generosity, mini-carrots, asparagus, a cannelloni with crystallised vegetables and a short sauce give the dish sense. An elaborate and careful dish in its demonstration, as if to make you forget that it is the work of a brilliant chef. 16/20. "Abricots et macaron, mousseline de fromage blanc" (Apricots and macaroon, fromage blanc mousseline). A marvellous circular pile of gourmet simplicity which is just sweet enough and is well balanced with the fruit. 15,5/20. Well I never did. I remind the slightly deaf that we are having lunch in Toulon. A town which is orphan of serious tables or very nearly. But who is it? Goodness! We meet again with Serge Vaz! A thirty year old trained by experts, he passed through the Ile Rousse in Bandol alongside Laurent Chouviat, and later spent some happy days at Cavallino then at the Vague d'Or in La Seyne. Here he is flying with his own wings in this high quality resto-bistro! He is seconded to the letter and with the same spirit by his partner-associate Stéfanie who is perfect in the dining room. Here's a rare complicity that allows this couple to make their customers happy!