Déjeuner in Villeréal

Another rainy day here so when it came to be lunch time we parked the car and quickly dashed in the direction of a cozy-looking hotel and restaurant just off the square. It was warm inside and smelled of a grandmother's kitchen--all oniony and cheesy. I didn't look closely at the blackboard at the door as the rain was coming down too hard to stand and read it, so when we got to our table and the chef came over to ask if we were having "la formule," we just nodded and sat back to see what showed up. 

First course:

A pot of tomato and noodle soup, which was a perfect starter on a dreary day and enough for two bowls each.

Second course: 

A leek tart, which was delicious.

Third course:

Tête de veau with a delicious fresh sauce gribiche that included parsley, capers, red onion, garlic and chopped hard cooked eggs. A really unusual combination with the gelatinous boiled veal--it really made the dish and I think I will explore other ways to use it when I get home. Salmon maybe? Or sautéed chicken breasts?

Fourth course: 

Crème caramel, which was the perfect silky, light texture.

The price: €30.30 for two, including a half-carafe of wine and coffee. It was enough food to fill an adult for an entire day. I can't imagine how they survive pricing their food like that.