A day of incessant rain . Wilf has that particularly shaggy - wet, then dry, then wet again look to him . Morning and afternoon walks brief , arthritis defying , affairs . Off to a new restaurant for lunch. Starched table cloths and a recently awarded Michelin star. A reputation for formality . We phone ahead to ask if Wilf can join us. '' But of course ! Why not ? " comes the owners immediate reply . A large quiet(ish) corner table waiting for us . White ceramic bowl of water already in place under it . Although it's busy the chef comes out to ask if Wilf would like some chicken and rice . He would . A waitress refills his water bowl. The family fellow is soon sound asleep. Nose and tips of paws peeking out from under the table. The rice and chicken not charged for . Afterwards the owner walks us to the car and gives Wilf a tickle.
You're never alone when you travel with a dog .
Or walk with one either. Dogs are total people magnets. The restaurant sounds very nice. I presume the chicken & rice were sent "to go"?
ReplyDeleteOf course it is Wilf, who could resist him? What wonderful people. Is this dog acceptance usual in France?
ReplyDeleteNot just any old plastic bowl. We are impressed.
ReplyDeleteWe think they deserve more stars.
ReplyDeleteXXXOOO Daisy, Bella & roxy
We're happy traveling with a dog is so easy for you in France profonde...our dining experiences recently when we took Jake and Just Harry with us to Orlando included such gourmet dining as Sonic drive-in and a variety of patios. Sans ceramic waterbowl. But at least we do have those alternatives.
ReplyDeleteWoofs to Wilf.
i agree with scotsmad! more stars for knowing that dogs are the best kind of people!
ReplyDeleteand wilf? he is simply our wilfee. no one like him. america is so scared to death of germs... i'm amazed they even let little children dine and they are certainly not encouraged in the michelin star restaurants, much less well behaved dogs. it's just a given. vive la france!
What a lovely post. I can imagine how happy you were to be received so friendly by a french restaurateur.
ReplyDeleteAnd i am happy to imagine the scene of you, three, in that restaurant.
Have a wonderful Sunday. Lots of bisous to my beloved Wilfee.
I love the French relaxed attitude to dogs in restaurants. That treatment though was exceptional - extra star deserved for good service. :)
ReplyDeleteHow amazing - I have to settle in Southern France with the doggies - treatment here unheard of.
ReplyDeleteWilf is your help to get to know all your folks down there - well he is a little angel- icebear.
Love from Susanne, Daisy, Foxiie and a very lively Kiritiger
I wish the same could be said of the states! Clearly there is dog discrimination at play here!
ReplyDeleteHugs to Wilf and hopes that there is some coconut ice cream in his future!
Susan
Boston USA
So much more civilized attitude to dogs in Europe. Here in Canada the infamous 'they' have decided eating with an animal is unsanitary (although most of us in our homes do so every day). I can think of quite a few animals I would prefer to dine with over humans!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to find a restaurant that happily welcomes Wilf. More stars for them! I would gladly eat in dog friendly restaurants. Lately, it seems like restaurants (and the people dining in them) are quite unwelcoming of children, perhaps they need to let some dogs in and their attitudes might improve!
ReplyDeleteAh, Wilfee, you showed them how its done, didn't you? What a classy guy you are!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Stella
In our local Irish pub here is Connemara, our dogs have long been welcomed. Finney was known as the local pub dog for a long while (we go less and less in these days of austerity.) When we get to France, we hope for the same lovely welcome for our two that Wilf received. Lovely to see him looking so well, arthritis be damned! He (and you) bring us joy every day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely meal. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThat's it - I'm moving to Europe. The USA is SO germ-phobic w/o understanding; dogs are welcome at some hotels (the only ones I would stay at w/ or w/o a dog) but some are welcome by weight! Weight has nothing to do with manners....arrgh.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful restaurant - such personal service for you and Wilf Indeed, they deserve more stars :).
I wish the folks here in Canada would adopt the laws of France! I would love to take one or more of our canine family to a restaurant but am sure would be met with disapproval and an escort to the door. What a great time Wilf must have had! What a great restaurant! Keep on going Wilf!
ReplyDeleteWith love from your Canadian pals,
Dianna along with Tor, Willow and Tucker
I love that Wilf got to come to the restaurant with you. That wouldn't ever happen here in the US unless Wilf was a therapy dog.
ReplyDeleteI'm with the other's in that they should be given another star just for being so thoughtful and accommodating of ALL of their customers!
ReplyDeleteSo much more civilized than here, I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteI am green with envy! Bunny would be in heaven if we took her to a restaurant with us! After treatment like that, I'd be back to that restaurant quite often.
ReplyDeleteA Michelin starred restaurant with heart!!!! Graciousness and respect shown to all diners including the four footed ones. We are so very touched by the owners kindness toward Wilf. We congratulate him on his star and wish him success beyond his dreams.
ReplyDeleteYep, my son & family spent 6 mo. in France this summer & they told me this same way dogs are served in France. This was in Dijon, France.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful restaurant! They deserve another star for their welcome to Wilfie. Hope the people food was good, too, but that is a secondary concern. So glad Wilf is still having more good times than bad.
ReplyDeleteJed & Abby
Definitely a place to go back to then. What wonderful service!
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