This is a slice of Southwestern France in London, serving all those delicious treats like foie gras, Armagnac, and duck confit. Ever since he opened his bistro next to the meat market in Smithfield, Chef Pascal Aussignac has been all the rage in London. He dedicates his bistro to foie gras -- his favorite ingredient -- which appears in at least nine different incarnations on the menu. His menu is uniquely divided into these categories -- "The Salt Route," "Ocean," and "Kitchen Garden." The best way to dine here is to arrive in a party of four or five and share the small dishes, each harmoniously balanced and full of flavor. Each dish is accompanied by a carefully selected glass of wine. Most of the first-class ingredients are imported from France. After a foie gras pig-out, proceed to such main courses as a heavenly quail served with pear-and-rosemary honey. A cassoulet of morels and truffles transforms a plain but perfectly cooked steak. To finish an absolutely elegant repast -- dare we call it a bit too rich -- there is a selection of desserts (or "puddings," as the British say), ranging from strawberries with basil sorbet to a confit of rhubarb and sherry vinegar. If those don't interest you, opt for a moist almond tart with a biting shot of Granny Smith juice.