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I have my first ever bud! A lot of lanterns going out in the grand cru vineyards today so I think we might have the dreaded spring frost on the way. 😢

Sauce hollandaise for tonight’s fish dish at restaurant l’idée Folle. You’ve either fucking got it or you fucking haven’t. Never used a Bain Marie before. Pound to a pinch of shit it splits in the middle of service…..

Hollandaise update at restaurant L’idée Folle, Collan….. The fucker spilt just as the last check came on. 🥵 This is the problem with working solo. Even if you do survive service you’re left with this at half past ten. And that’s before I’ve cleaned down my bench…..😢

Quietly impressed to see the USA has managed to trump the UK’s Brexit. I didn’t think it was possible to self inflict more pain than the tories managed. Respect. 💪

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That Donald Trump’s a card isn’t he? The laughing stock of the free world. Christ alive. How long until he’s replaced?

Spring has sprung at Riverside Lodge, Chablis. Unfortunately if you don’t have a reservation you’re probably out of luck for 2025. But we’re about to open up bookings for 2026……. #chablis

Our 100th review landed today. Not sure why it says 99 but hey ho. Still not doing too badly. Thank you to all our wonderful guests. Even though I hate customers I still get a buzz when that gate opens. ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you Duncan Bannatyne 🙏. Now where are all the other leaders in the sport sector making similar statements? 🤔

A new 24 bottle annual allocation arrived today. According to Bill Nanson the only grower currently on a par with Raveneau. ❤️❤️❤️

Walking the doggies round Chablis 1er cru Troesmes this pm. Said hello to a couple of ladies I don’t know but who we see pruning from time to time. ‘Bonjour monsieur. Bonjour les chiens’ ‘Bonjour mesdames. Bon courage.’ ‘Merci. Et bon courage au restaurant ce week-end.’ 🤣🤣

2025 Day 107…… Consecutive days running: 473 Sleeps with Stevie Nicks: 0 Today is the three month anniversary of my first service at Restaurant L’idée Folle. Some stats….. No shows: 0 Veggies: 0 Vegans: 0 Dietary requirements: 0 Gluten-free: 0 Complaints: 0 Rural France ❤️

⁦John Abbey⁩ getting excited now. Packing soon and leaving at 11:00 and heading to Chablis

My Chablis cellar. (And I few other bits and bobs). Probably 25 local growers. Not a screw cap on sight. And there’s a very good reason……..🤣

Very very kind comments Erich. Thank you! 🙏 So pleased you are enjoying our beautiful little town. ❤️

My first Irish boss, who did all the damage 40 years ago, is still dangerous…..Riverside Lodge garden after a 4 hour lunch at Chablis Wine Not…..