What
does Saint Jacques mean? That was the primary area in Grasse where Lil grew up. It's
also the name of the item Lil & Lori love to work with at
the establishment, the "Coquille St. Jacques" which
is "Scallops" in French. A real statue of Saint Jacques
looks over you as you enter the restaurant."
What
kind of food do you serve? Classic French dishes from all over the country, such as
daube, cassoulet, coq au vin, tournedos Rossini, etc with
a strong influence from Provence. Very healthy cooking method
and high quality ingredients, such as diver hand picked scallops,
Hudson
Valley Fois gras.
Why
Raleigh? Bounty land for food coming from the earth, sky or sea.
Very fertile ground for quality of vegetables,(Charleston
grouper, various game birds) and outstanding future and respectful
present for wine making and wineries all around the state.