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Atelier du Goût
His full name is Jouni Tormanen but everyone knows this overtly modern, 30-something Finnish chef, under the wing of Ducasse until branching out on his own, as Jouni. In southern France since 1993, the gastronomic dynamo impresses at his 'taste workshop', Atelier du Goût, with a simple choice (but still dead tricky to choose) of three starters, three mains and three desserts.
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Chantecler
Inside Hôtel Négresco's Chantecler, chef Bruno Turbot cooks impeccably served classic French cuisine with flare. Crimson-coloured Chantecler may have lost one of its two Michelin stars (down the back of a Regency sofa?), but remains a mind-blowing extravaganza. Vegetarians get their own evening menu .
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Festival de la Moule
A couple of touristy places on cours Saleya serve impressive seafood platters, while you can feast on as many moules (mussels) as you can eat at unpretentious, cheerful Festival de la Moule.
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Food Market
Buy fruit, veg, olives, oil and candied fruits at the heaving open-air food market wedged between the sea and the old town. Nearby, rue du Collet and its continuation, rue Pairolière, are lined with cheese shops, bakeries, tripe shop and more.
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Grand Café de Turin
For mountains of fresh-from-the-sea, no-frills shellfish served in an authentic 1900 interior or outside beneath the awning, hit Grand Café de Turin. And yes, the fishmonger opening oysters like there's no tomorrow does do that all day long. Don't miss the sea urchins in season (September to April).
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La Petite Maison
A sterling reputation props up this ode to contemporary Niçois cuisine, framed in a stylish clean-cut interior with concrete floor, potted olive trees, crisp white tablecloths and art on the walls. Whet your appetite with a shared plate of five/seven Niçois starters, followed by a locally caught red mullet perhaps or fried snails.
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La Réserve
Jouni Tormanen landed his first Michelin star in 2006 and in early 2007 he breathed new life into Nice's legendary La Réserve a belle époque building (built in 1876 as a hotel) at the port. Interior décor is pure Art Deco and the contemporary space combines gourmet restaurant with ground-floor lounge and rooftop bar. Watch this space.
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Le Merenda
Simple solid Niçois cuisine by former Michelin-starred chef Dominique Le Stanc draws the tourist crowds to this pocket-sized bistro with stool seating (rub backs with the person sitting behind on the table), a tiny open kitchen and the day's menu chalked on the board. Quintessential dishes to try include tripes à la Niçoise (tripe) with panisse (potato-sized chunks of fried chickpea) and stockfish; ask to taste a smidgen of the latter before ordering if you're unsure.
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Les Viviers
A magnificent choice of oysters, urchins and other shellfish - not to mention a Breton lobster grilled alive - are consumed to the sweet tinkle of a piano at this seafood temple. Try the Viviers 1900s-styled bistro next door for something less rarefied.
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Lou Pilha Leva
Perfect for filling a hungry moment coming from the beach or any time of day are a bunch of battered local specialities, especially common in Vieux Nice where Lou Pilha Leva dole them out to a merrily munching, family-friendly, fun-loving crowd packed around shared bench seating on the street. Order drinks separately from a passing drinks waiter.
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Nissa Socca
Locals love this inexpensive socca joint in Nice's ambient old town, making it a prime bet for visitors to taste-test authentic Niçois cuisine. Socca is a local treat, a sort of savoury chickpea pancake.
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Terres de Truffes
Bruno Clément is the name behind Terres de Truffes, an exclusive deli-bistro where the much-acclaimed truffle chef prepares the region's famous fungi in every imaginable form. Truffles star in every dish, most of which you simply won't find anywhere else. Light lunch eaters can always opt for a selection of truffle tapas followed by apple pie with truffle caramel!
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