In any case he seemed to be enjoying himself and like all good Angelenos, we chose to ignore him. I haven't been to either, and wondered if I should try them. Patricia Well's IHT review seems spot on. We've eaten at Le Bistrot du Paradou at least a half dozen times, always for lunch. The simple food is excellent, served in copius quantities, and we've always felt welcomed.
People seem to leave the restaurant with a smile, happily satiated.
Only concern, last time there we saw Oliver Stone with his mother, I think. Not a good sign for us as we're from Los Angeles and the last thing we want to see on a trip to southern France is more of Hollywood. In any case he seemed to be enjoying himself and like all good Angelenos, we chose to ignore him.