(above: N2N Diners, Craig Kuehl and Jane Lucas, dig into the succulent lamb shank at Claudette’s. Photo by Linda Jacobs)

By Jane McCarthy

Claudette’s chef combines classic Provençal cuisine with spicy North African accents. For starters, festive trios of skewered lamb served with yogurt and arugula set just the right tone. A sumptuous lamb shank with lentils, large enough to share, was dramatically presented in a high-top classic Tagine. Noise level, mid-week, is acceptable. Diners included Linda Jacobs, who organized our group, Jane Lucas, Craig Kuehl, and Jane McCarthy.

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