Auberge de la Grive

In a beautiful stone building nestling in parkland on the edge of the forest, the chef and his wife prepare dishes that delight the palate: delicious lobster and lettuce cooked on the barbecue, spicy nasturtium leaves, blueberries and a potent shell jus; PGI volaille de Licques (poultry) also cooked on the barbecue, mushrooms delicately bound in an anchovy vinaigrette, and poultry jus with a black garlic twist; raspberry, radish and beetroot for dessert. Working only with the most natural ingredients possible, chef Nicolas Gautier takes many risks with his off-the-beaten-track pairings, and the gamble pays off. The meal is prepared in front of diners, who are seated at a U-shaped table, in the spirit of a small table d'hôte.