As recommended

 So many friends have told us that the newly tarted Cafe de Fa is wonderful that we were emboldened to give it a whirl- and it is indeed a marvel.

We booked ( obligatory, nowadays) for 12.00 which was cunning because half the known world poured in at half past and the place became respectably full. Mysteriously, in some space-bending way, the place is bigger. More relaxed table space and a bigger terrace. Plus a little shop of local products, which we used - prices not outrageous.

We ate the set menu for the day... so, a really good little salad, mine dotted with Pyrenean cheese and the Captains with bits of ham (he doesn't do cheese): a boeuf bourguinon  (cows from Limoux, so happy cows, so that's alright, hmm): then Captain had his absolute fave dish, apple crumble with vanilla ice cream and I had a ball of crunchy coffee ice cream which is my new best flavour. That was 17.00 something euros per person which we bumped up with the drinks to a still respectably acceptable sum considering the excellent quality. Good service too.

Half of Esperaza turned up during our meal and sat on the terrace where they could smoke. A  beautiful dog wasn't allowed in but was encouraged to sit with his owners at one of the small tables in the front garden space.

And Raj Gopal was exhibiting! Another plus.