Duende - Nîmes

We stayed at the Hotel and so we got a table at Duende… this is how you can stop the story but the experience was mind blowing even after being through ADMO pop... read more We stayed at the Hotel and so we got a table at Duende… this is how you can stop the story but the experience was mind blowing even after being through ADMO pop up in Paris (snob snob snob). The dishes were inventive, tasting and in the right amounts and the wine pairing was superb. So good awesome, wine awesome and then a so nice and welcoming crew that made ultra cuisine fun again. Vegan menu for the wife spectacular ! Playful with going through all variations of taste bud happiness. And the total was way below what I expected. We love you guys !!!

The fashion of the chefs who put their name on the map of an annex made me a little grasp of the result.But between the memory of a great dinner at the balzac a... read more The fashion of the chefs who put their name on the map of an annex made me a little grasp of the result.But between the memory of a great dinner at the balzac and the mouth in the ear we still took the risk of celebrating a birthday. And the smiling chance undoubtedly to the bold... bingo !the duende is an absolute success. Added to the well-known charm of the imperator, the room is a modern chic completely in phase with the kitchen. the service menu that we had chosen is really remarkable with each dish blends of flavors all more successful than each other. And then there's this bluffing finding that is the great gagnean stone dessert that comes to close the meal. with desserts not to choose ... but for each! Yes, you have read it well.To that, you add a very attentive, very classy service but without ostentation. A young sommelier at the top of his art with a wine cellar of the Languedoc and the roussillon as I had never seen before. In short, it is of course at the price of a stars but it is worth them and I want to believe that the next michelin will have enjoyed as much as we do.

Under the wing of Pierre Gagnaire, Nicolas Fontaine has already won a michelin star and his brilliant use of local flavors suggests he might be headed for anoth... read more Under the wing of Pierre Gagnaire, Nicolas Fontaine has already won a michelin star and his brilliant use of local flavors suggests he might be headed for another. The two tasting menus are superb though the grand dessert may be a little overwhelming after the longer of the two options. The sommelier has put together an extensive list of local and regional wines at very acceptable prices and his suggestions were excellent on all three occasions we have eaten here.

Wow! fantastic food! ready for 2nd michelin star. and… i have never before experienced such a grand dessert! truly exceptional cuisine (though not cheap, but pr... read more Wow! fantastic food! ready for 2nd michelin star. and… i have never before experienced such a grand dessert! truly exceptional cuisine (though not cheap, but price-quality ok!

This Michelin 2 star offers outstanding cuisine, a fabulous wine list, and attentive, professional and friendly service. The Pierre Gagnaire menu of 6 courses w... read more This Michelin 2 star offers outstanding cuisine, a fabulous wine list, and attentive, professional and friendly service. The Pierre Gagnaire menu of 6 courses was simply brilliant the lamb infused with cumin/Middle Eastern flavors was the stand out, but all the courses were great and there were no duds. Razor clams and seafood course was the ocean on a plate, salmon course phenomenal, sweetbreads with shrimp awe inspiring. The signature 6 course dessert ! pretty much the best dessert service we've had. Anywhere. Anytime. It's a blow out, but an experience that will last a lifetime. We will be back!