Celebrated Franco-Italian chef Marco Pierre Hossi has just opened his new restaurant "La Chatte Baveuse" in Montcuq. Here is the opening day menu. Those with a knowledge of French should have little difficulty translating the dishes but there is also a full interpretation underneath.

Menu

1. Epee de porc du camembert

2. Rideaux de boeuf avec sauce poissoniere

3. Huitres barbus nageant en jus

4. Petites noisettes avec creme anglaise

5. Poisson d'etoile au chocolat

6. Fromage du chapeau et des biscuits

1. Pork sword with camembert

2. Beef curtains in a fishy sauce

3. Bearded oysters swimming in their own juice

4. Small nuts in custard

5. Chocolate starfish

6. Helmet cheese and biscuits

Bon appetit. ols.

p.s.-hey Hilary, were your French skills extensive enough to get the "Montcuq" gag? Indeed, maybe you like it up there from time to time? Or are you just a front door babe?

Mange tout. Hoss.