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Le Mangevins in Toulouse

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©2005 Svein Aronsen

On a visit to Toulouse in 2002 I sent a SMS to a friend of mine, Aslak Hellesøy. He has been living in Toulouse, and I asked for a place to eat. He recommended Le Mangevins.

We reserved a table, and that evening we had a dinner to remember. The atmosphere in this place is very special. Look out for the crazy and extremely talented cook running his “spectacle” at some point during the evening. In addition to the special adventure of just visiting the place you will get a truly excellent meal.

I know that restaurants can change very fast, but I still recomended the place for my boss when he set of for Toulouse in february this year. He was not disappointed! He also managed to snap a picture of the fantastic cook and actually get a short video clip of the “spectacle”.

©2005 Svein Aronsen ©2005 Svein Aronsen

Le Mangevins
Adresse : 46, rue du Pharaon
Telephone : +33 (0)5 61 52 79 16

Videoclip of the “spectacle”:
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Video of the spectacle
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Picture and video copyright Svein Aronsen

Le Mangevins in Toulouse

Travel advices for Amsterdam

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Here are some recommendations for Amsterdam. A city full of strange and creative people.

Hotel:
Room 308 at the Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel.
Prinsengracht 444
1017 KE Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0) 20 620 12 12
Website


Huge room with a nice view of the canal.


Outside the Dikker & Thijs Fenice Hotel.

Restaurant:
Van Vlaanderen Restaurant
Weteringschans 175
1017 XD Amsterdam
+31 (0) 20 622 82 92

– Fantastic food at moderate prices in a relaxed athmosphere. Book in advance!

I visited The Supper Club back in 1998 while it was still quite hip and unknown for the general tourist. Now they have opened several restaurants and have their own web site, but I think it is still worth a visit.

Shopping in the Jordaan area is a special experience of small speciality stores.

I can also recommend the Albert Cuyp Markt, and in this road you will find the beautiful café De Engel.

I was not so impressed by d’Vijff Vlieghen, and can not say that I will recommend it.

Good site with description of different clubs: amsterdamhotspots


Just a snapshot taken september 2004. Someone enjoying the sun from a window…

Travel advices for Amsterdam