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Special today at Café Presse: Axoa d’Espelette

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Axoa is a stalwart of good Basque country cooking. Our version is made in the style of the village of Espelette, with ground beef and veal simmered with sweet peppers, onions, garlic, tomato, thyme and Piment d’Espelette,served with pommes frites. Miam miam!  Available while supply lasts.

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Axoa is a stalwart of good Basque country cooking. Our version is made in the style of the village of Espelette, with ground beef and veal simmered with sweet peppers, onions, garlic, tomato, thyme and Piment d’Espelette,served with pommes frites. Miam miam!  Available while supply lasts.

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Holiday Hours

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Café Presse and Le Pichet will observe the following special hours during the 2018 Holiday Season so that our hard-working team may spend time with their families. Le Pichet: Christmas Eve, Monday December 24             Open for breakfast and lunch, closing at 2pm Christmas Day, Tuesday December 25            Closed all day New Year’s

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Café Presse and Le Pichet will observe the following special hours during the 2018 Holiday Season so that our hard-working team may spend time with their families. Le Pichet: Christmas Eve, Monday December 24             Open for breakfast and lunch, closing at 2pm Christmas Day, Tuesday December 25            Closed all day New Year’s

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Another French Holiday classic

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In France, it wouldn’t be the Holidays without foie gras. So throughout December, Le Pichet Chef de Cuisine Dave Cooper is making his terrine of whole duck foie gras, made with humanely-raised Hudson Valley foie gras, marinated with sweet wine and pimente d’Espelette. Right now he is serving this terrine with spiced apple compote and

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In France, it wouldn’t be the Holidays without foie gras. So throughout December, Le Pichet Chef de Cuisine Dave Cooper is making his terrine of whole duck foie gras, made with humanely-raised Hudson Valley foie gras, marinated with sweet wine and pimente d’Espelette. Right now he is serving this terrine with spiced apple compote and

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Its Auld Lang Syne Time!

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Ring in 2019 at Le Pichet! Extended dinner hours from 5pm to midnight Live dinner music beginning at 9:30pm with  The Rosenblatt Duo Festive appetizer, main course and dessert specials Special selection of bubbly Hats –  Noisemakers –  Confetti – Midnight toast Reservations by phone only, call 206 256-1499

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Ring in 2019 at Le Pichet! Extended dinner hours from 5pm to midnight Live dinner music beginning at 9:30pm with  The Rosenblatt Duo Festive appetizer, main course and dessert specials Special selection of bubbly Hats –  Noisemakers –  Confetti – Midnight toast Reservations by phone only, call 206 256-1499

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Vin chaud for the Holidays

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It’s that time of year again for our house made Vin Chaud, French-style hot mulled wine made with brandy, lemon, orange, honey and sweet winter spices. Just like at the Marché de Noël in France…Now at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse!

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It’s that time of year again for our house made Vin Chaud, French-style hot mulled wine made with brandy, lemon, orange, honey and sweet winter spices. Just like at the Marché de Noël in France…Now at Le Pichet and Cafe Presse!

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Chocolate Truffles for the Holiday Season at Café Presse

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Our house-made truffles are dark chocolate ganache made with rich bittersweet chocolate, butter and cream, then rolled in pure cocoa powder. Chocolate-Chèvre or Chocolate-Grand Marnier $1.50 each or 12 for $15 Try them at Café Presse while supplies last! Gift boxes available with 24 hours notice. Ask your server or call at 206 709-7674

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Our house-made truffles are dark chocolate ganache made with rich bittersweet chocolate, butter and cream, then rolled in pure cocoa powder. Chocolate-Chèvre or Chocolate-Grand Marnier $1.50 each or 12 for $15 Try them at Café Presse while supplies last! Gift boxes available with 24 hours notice. Ask your server or call at 206 709-7674

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New Year’s Eve Take-out Dinner from Café Presse

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Thinking of a romantic New Year’s Eve at home? Let Café Presse do the cooking! Ring in 2019 chez vous, away from the crowds Choose dinner only or add a bottle of sparkling wine Includes party hats, noisemakers and confetti! Special Take-Home Menu for two:   $60.00 Menu with a bottle Sparking Wine:  $78.00 (Martinolles Blanquette

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Thinking of a romantic New Year’s Eve at home? Let Café Presse do the cooking! Ring in 2019 chez vous, away from the crowds Choose dinner only or add a bottle of sparkling wine Includes party hats, noisemakers and confetti! Special Take-Home Menu for two:   $60.00 Menu with a bottle Sparking Wine:  $78.00 (Martinolles Blanquette

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Roasted fish: quick and easy supper

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It is not that often that one really gets the chance to let what’s fresh in the market determine what’s for lunch. However, a Tuesday market day in Orthez, with no obligations and no plans imposing, offered just such a chance. This Dorade Royale, also known as Atlantic Sea Bream, had the clearest eyes and

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It is not that often that one really gets the chance to let what’s fresh in the market determine what’s for lunch. However, a Tuesday market day in Orthez, with no obligations and no plans imposing, offered just such a chance. This Dorade Royale, also known as Atlantic Sea Bream, had the clearest eyes and

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will observe special hours during the week of Thanksgiving so that our employees may be with their families. Cafe Presse:  Wednesday 11/21  Closing early at 3pm Thursday 11/22 Closed all day Friday 11/23 Open regular hours from 7am to 2am Le Pichet Wednesday 11/21  Closing early at 3pm Thursday 11/22

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Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will observe special hours during the week of Thanksgiving so that our employees may be with their families. Cafe Presse:  Wednesday 11/21  Closing early at 3pm Thursday 11/22 Closed all day Friday 11/23 Open regular hours from 7am to 2am Le Pichet Wednesday 11/21  Closing early at 3pm Thursday 11/22

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Asador Extebarri

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We recently had the chance to have lunch at Asador Etxebarri, a restaurant that has gotten a lot of attention from the culinary press for its grill-centric take on traditional Basque food.  I had read how great the food is but had not realized that the restaurant is so isolated or that it was in

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We recently had the chance to have lunch at Asador Etxebarri, a restaurant that has gotten a lot of attention from the culinary press for its grill-centric take on traditional Basque food.  I had read how great the food is but had not realized that the restaurant is so isolated or that it was in

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