L&O's Bistro

We've been having dinner in restaurants every night for over a month now, and I have to admit that we are not tired of it! There are certain ones that have become part of our budding routine. I have written already about The Blue Fish Cafe and its Moules and Frites night. I also want to remember L&O's Bistro.

Like most of our favorite spots, this one was a Peter and Marilyn recommendation. It is located in an inconspicuous part of a residential neighborhood in Weston, here on the Isle of Portland. The "L" is Lynn and the "O" is Ozzie; he's the chef, and she oversees the dining room. There is so much to like about them and their restaurant! First of all, almost everything on the menu is locally produced. They even tell you the name of the boat that catches their fish, and Ozzie himself grows many of their vegetables. From our very first visit, they've remembered that I like beets and find a way to include some in every meal. We have never ordered anything that wasn't both delicious and beautifully presented.

But most of all, we like them! Lynn is unvariably upbeat and cheerful. Ozzie always comes out of the kitchen to greet us, and in a weak moment he even recommended a few of the restaurants where he and Lynn go on their night off. (We've since gone to all of them, all winners!)

We're a long way from home and have been gone for over a month already. We miss home, of course, but these experiences and new friendships are what make such a long absence doable.