Restaurant Le Sable

A converted farmhouse in a quiet hamlet outside Veldhoven, Le Sable pairs Scandinavian-inflected interiors with French cooking served as a parade of small plates. The chef leans on classical tradition but keeps it loose, and the pastry work, made in-house, is the kind of thing that earns its own reputation. The Michelin Guide has it listed, and a room this warm, run this gracefully, makes that easy to believe.

Two honors, in evidence: