French bistro and host of many sublime evenings, Gamelle, on College, has closed its doors. The food and service were inconsistent at best, but when this place was "on" few could hold a candle to it. The fois gras never missed, but the duck was fickle yet worth the risk. The sauces so dark, the wine so fragrant, the lighting was always low and the room seemed to twinkle like a far away star or a small fire in a glass of honey.
Jean-Francois played the French owner to perfection and gave a personal touch and warmth to a chamber that at capacity seated no more than forty. Some great meals there, but even finer times. With it's closing, we've lost a "hub" of the finer moments of our lives.
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Well put compadre. Well put. Jean-Pierre may take umbrage with being called Jean-Francois and having his food called 'inconsistent' - but certainly agree with the tone and sentiment of your well-crafted message. Many memories were forged there - although you always seemed to return to your fondest and most special ones - those with Kelly. As you've said many times - escorting Kelly P. to Gamelle was pure enjoyment and I'm quite sure these poignant memories are what are tugging on your heartstrings right now. Times heals all wounds amigo. Be well.
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