Oh sure, the impeccable cakes and tarts are part of the charm, and the tendency toward organic produce adds luster.
Service here is expert and winning in attitude.
But that's not it. In the lingering light of summer evenings, Emmanuelle is a lovely venue for dinners, especially on Thursday and Saturday when Alain Desouches plays haunting flamenco guitar. There was fresh local halibut, grilled with an intriguing pesto that evening. I've had outside my own home. Because this salad tasted alive.