In this crazy age of takeout, eat-at-your-desk and “cuisine rapide”, it is a true pleasure to have a long, leisurely lunch in a good restaurant. The French, especially those in the provinces, still know how to do this well. Many restaurants, including the Michelin starred establishments, offer “le menu,” an excellent way to experience fine cuisine at a (relatively) gentle price. Unlike its foreign counterparts, the “prix fixe” or “business lunch” offered in restaurants around