Same old .... almost!
It feels so strange, almost like the nervous, anxious anticipation of our grand opening back in 1994. So long ago, but I remember it...
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Louise Luiggi
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
The Serious Matter of French Handwriting
Have you ever noticed the distinctive style of French handwriting? It's incredibly flouncy, flowing, very feminine, with its...
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Louise Luiggi
- Oct 22, 2020
- 1 min
Keep it in the Family
We are a family-run business, from owners to staff; we support each other and watch each others backs, in good times and bad. And we've...
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Louise Luiggi
- Sep 26, 2020
- 2 min
How are we doing?
So many of you have been asking how we are doing during these unpredictable times. It feels good to know there is genuine concern for our...
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Louise Luiggi
- Aug 20, 2020
- 2 min
Pandemic Insights
Its been an interesting month and a bit since re-opening, as we strive to adapt to a new way of welcoming, serving and managing our...
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Louise Luiggi
- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Apres la pluie, le beau temps
We are still here....coming out of the storm in search of good weather. What a blessing to be in a position to re-open. French Living has...
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Louise Luiggi
- May 20, 2020
- 2 min
Lock-Down Diaries
It's tough for our French Living family at the moment, with so much uncertainty surrounding the restaurant industry. Every one of our...
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Louise Luiggi
- Mar 15, 2020
- 2 min
What Day is it?
I look forward to Sunday mornings, because there's no dashing out the house to open up French Living, no rushing to make sure Carole, our...
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Louise Luiggi
- Jan 25, 2020
- 2 min
An Expression of Love
A place created from love will exude love.... French Living's magic satisfies more than just the stomach; it touches the heart.
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Louise Luiggi
- Nov 1, 2019
- 1 min
It's Party Time
In the early days of French Living, back in the 90's, we were just a little shop at street level. The huge basement was a damp warren of...
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Louise Luiggi
- Aug 9, 2019
- 2 min
Schools out for Summer
Schools out for Summer meant just one thing for me; a road-trip through France, waiting for the moment to erect the huge family...
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Louise Luiggi
- Jun 4, 2019
- 1 min
Fancy a French Apéro?
The apéro (short for apéritif) is a long-standing French tradition: pre-dinner drinks with a light bite to eat to whet the appetite. And...
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Louise Luiggi
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
French Living Habits
You may have noticed there are some things we do differently, compared to other restaurants. For example, we don't give you side plates?...
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Louise Luiggi
- Apr 6, 2019
- 2 min
It's Chocolate Time
The eggs are out in force, lining the supermarket shelves in their bright, glistening foil coats. They come in all shapes and sizes, and...
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Louise Luiggi
- Mar 16, 2019
- 2 min
We Are Family
Many people can't quite believe we are not a chain. I suppose we are a pretty rare breed - independent, just the one restaurant, and...
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Louise Luiggi
- Feb 20, 2019
- 2 min
Did you know? Some Corsican Fun Facts
1. Corsicans are not crazy about the sun! You won't find Corsicans sun-bathing in the midday sun. They'll be down at the beach for an...
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Louise Luiggi
- Jan 31, 2019
- 1 min
Come to Corsica - a Holiday to Remember
In 2004 my book Come to the Table was published, a story from the heart describing my relationship with food and my Corsican family. As a...
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Louise Luiggi
- Nov 27, 2018
- 1 min
Time to Cocoon
It's cold, it's dark. Our instinct is to curl up in front of a fire, with a warm drink, fluffy socks and hibernate. Totally normal and...
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Louise Luiggi
- Oct 25, 2018
- 2 min
Being a Vegan and French
Dietary changes have subtly and gradually seeped into the Luiggi household over the last few years. Our daughter Nina has battled with a...
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Louise Luiggi
- Oct 10, 2018
- 1 min
Our Very Own, Very French, Outdoor Terrace
The French love their outdoor terraces. They are everywhere….on the narrowest pavement, coating every square, and even in the cold Winter...
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