. "2010-08-09T00:00:00"^^ . "5"^^ . . "11"^^ . "10"^^ . "* Still a favourite *\n\nIt has been many years since I visited L'express, and I went with a bit of nervousness as I have such great memories there. Thankfully they lived up to my memories once again!\n\nI had a very simple lunch of pot au feu, which was perfect in every way. The beef was incredibly tender, the carrots were the perfect consistency, the cabbage was not overdone, the chicken was tender and flavourful, and they even included a bone with marrow. I love marrow - it is the ultimate comfort food for me, and was a lovely addition! It came very simply presented with the usual baguette with a nice butter, a side of mustard and a big pot of cornichon. Simple. Delicious. Perfect!\n\nI followed with my favourite dessert from many years ago, the iles flottantes. Still just as good! A huge fresh perfectly fluffy meringue had a beautiful caramelized crunchy coating which had a few almond slices to enhance the flavour. This was served on a perfect creme anglaise which had just the right amount of vanilla flavour. This lived up to my memories!\n\nI love this spot, and am so happy to know it is still just as good!"^^ . . "6"^^ .