261785 Mon Sep 09 11:35:52 -0700 2002 1 26 International 0 1383423 I have 4 nights/5 days in Cannes in mid-October. I am looking for good restaurant recommendations. I am less interested in the real gastronomic-nouvelle experience than I am in places slightly less well-known serving good solid food with a good lively atmosphere. Any ideas? Mon Sep 09 11:35:52 -0700 2002 0 hastings pudding 1 1383484 If you have time for a drive I recently had a sublime meal at the Hostellerie du Gorges du Pennafort near Callas (near Draguignan/Fayence). We lunched on a beautiful sunny terrace in the countryside and started with an exquisite soup of petits pois (my girlfriend nearly cried it was so beautiful). This was followed by a delicate ravioli of foie gras, sublime creamy risotto of brussells sprouts with a slab of rouget on top, then the most delicious selle d'agneau, dessert, cheeses (Epoisse!) etc. All for 60 Euros. Incredible value. This restaurant is currently one star but in my opinion the food is worth three stars and a lot more enjoyable than more fussy and creative restaurants. It certainly kicked the ass of the Moulin de Mougins where we ate a few days later. Thu Sep 12 06:41:35 -0700 2002 1383423 0 peter hall