Words by Nico Barbe
Photos by Daniel Mini
LA DIGUE A LA DALLE – 1ST EDITION powered by ROD ’N’ ROLL and NICO BARBE
The whole thing started last winter when I met my friend Rodolphe Lafarge. Rod isn’t only a well respected food critic, he’s also a real skateboard freak, so it was a matter of time before we’d start to discuss the idea of an event combining these two passions!
We decided to bring together chefs, artists and obviously skateboarders during a brand new event at La Digue, our DIY spot in Toulouse, France.
La Digue crew and friends. Photo: Polo Garat
Michellin level edibles
”Fun” extension by Nills Inne
New ramp artwork by Geb Le Maudit.
Photo: Polo Garat
Our artist friend Geb Le Maudit accepted to paint the whole spot, the sculptor Nills Inne designed a special piece for the event that riders could have « fun » with and last but not least, we were lucky to have with us five top notch chefs who offered to cook for all the guests, as well as the Sabotage brewing company and Bear Brothers Project for the (much needed) drinks.
One thing was missing: the music! I have always been into old-school blues, so I invited the Pin’s Downtown blues duo to deliver their hypnotic and raw groove.
Photo: Garat
Drop in on at the extension. Photo: Daniel Mini
Frontside Air. Photo: Daniel Mini
Stalefish. Photo: Daniel Mini
Photo: Daniel Mini
Photo: Daniel Mini
Frontside Air. Photo: Polo Garat
Local reapers, chefs, musicians, and lots of great people that were specially invited all helped to make this event really special. One of my fondest memories was to witness Vivien Durand, Michelin-starred chef cooking some (well, quite a lot of them actually!) gyozas only three feet from the pool coping during the best tricks session!
Needless to say that after the very dark times we all went through during the last months, this adventure really did bring everybody together in a joyful and refreshing way. We’re determined to do it again next year, maybe on a larger scale, but always with the DIY spirit that defines us!
Vivien Durand. Gyoza time during best trick sesh. Photo: Polo Garat
Many thanks to:
La Digue DIY Crew
The chefs: Vivien Durand (Le Prince Noir – Bordeaux), Florian Cordell (Caroe – Biarritz), Du Bruit En Cuisine (Montauban), Monsieur Cyclofood (Toulouse), La Pente Douce (Toulouse), Sabotage Craftsbeer (Toulouse), Bear Brothers Project (Toulouse).
The artists: Geb Le Maudit, Marie Barbe, Pin’s and Ded, Nills Inne, Renaud Jaylac.
Photo and Video: Daniel Mini, Polo Garat, Eagle Eyes Productions, Red Rad, Matthieu Gasc
And all the people who came… we love ya! See ya next year!
Photo: Polo Garat