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Huitres, fines de claires

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In France, the appellation “fines de claires de Marennes-Oleron” attached to the name of an oyster means that it has been ‘finished’ in one of the claires or tidal basins along the coast of Aquitaine, between La Rochelle and the mouth of the Gironde river.  The idea is that spending time in the nutrient-rich environment […]

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In France, the appellation “fines de claires de Marennes-Oleron” attached to the name of an oyster means that it has been ‘finished’ in one of the claires or tidal basins along the coast of Aquitaine, between La Rochelle and the mouth of the Gironde river.  The idea is that spending time in the nutrient-rich environment

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Sheep cheese and cherry jam

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Orthez, France  January 10, 2014 Another case where a traditional combination proves to be right on the money:  Sheep’s milk cheese from the Pyrenees served with confiture made from the local sour black cherries. It’s a combination that one sees so often in this part of  France that it is easy to forget to look

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Orthez, France  January 10, 2014 Another case where a traditional combination proves to be right on the money:  Sheep’s milk cheese from the Pyrenees served with confiture made from the local sour black cherries. It’s a combination that one sees so often in this part of  France that it is easy to forget to look

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January 2014 Corner Table Dinner at Cafe Presse

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What: Family-style dinner at Café Presse When: Tuesday January 28, 2014, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the January 2014 Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Café Presse is scheduled for Tuesday January 28, 2014 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call

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What: Family-style dinner at Café Presse When: Tuesday January 28, 2014, 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the January 2014 Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Café Presse is scheduled for Tuesday January 28, 2014 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call

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Winter Dishes at Le Pichet

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Thought you might like to see a few photos of the Winter dishes recently added to the Le Piche menu by Chef de Cuisine Jack Spiess.  Enjoy.

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Thought you might like to see a few photos of the Winter dishes recently added to the Le Piche menu by Chef de Cuisine Jack Spiess.  Enjoy.

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All Night Happy Hour on NY Eve

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Celebrate the New Year at Cafe Presse with Vin Expresse. Enjoy all bottles of wine from 4:00 PM until midnight at our low take out prices: $8 to $14 (including bubbles). In addition to our regular menu, we will also offer a selection of small bites at special prices

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Celebrate the New Year at Cafe Presse with Vin Expresse. Enjoy all bottles of wine from 4:00 PM until midnight at our low take out prices: $8 to $14 (including bubbles). In addition to our regular menu, we will also offer a selection of small bites at special prices

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We are open on Christmas Eve

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Just in case you are looking for a bite as you finish your last minute shopping on Christmas Eve, Both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse will be open that day for breakfast and lunch. Christmas Eve Hours Le Pichet       8am to 2pm Cafe Presse   7am to 2pm

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Just in case you are looking for a bite as you finish your last minute shopping on Christmas Eve, Both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse will be open that day for breakfast and lunch. Christmas Eve Hours Le Pichet       8am to 2pm Cafe Presse   7am to 2pm

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“La Garde Robe”, Paris, France

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Le Garde Robe calls itself at “cave a manger”, making the point that it is first and foremost a “cave” or wine shop.  And as a wine shop its offering of organic (or “bio”) and natural wines is impressive.  However, there is a lot more Le Garde Robe than wine.  During the course of the

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Le Garde Robe calls itself at “cave a manger”, making the point that it is first and foremost a “cave” or wine shop.  And as a wine shop its offering of organic (or “bio”) and natural wines is impressive.  However, there is a lot more Le Garde Robe than wine.  During the course of the

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Foie gras terrine for the Holidays

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  It wouldn’t seem like the Holidays in France without foie gras.  Between now and the end of the year, Le Pichet will be serving our house-made terrine of whole foie gras as a special at dinner, while supplies last.  Here are some photos to whet your appetite.  

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  It wouldn’t seem like the Holidays in France without foie gras.  Between now and the end of the year, Le Pichet will be serving our house-made terrine of whole foie gras as a special at dinner, while supplies last.  Here are some photos to whet your appetite.  

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Caramel Gift Bags

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Looking for a last minute Holiday gift?  How about a gift bag of salted-butter caramels? From now to the end of the year, Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will have available gift bags of 10 of our house made salted-butter caramels, great for everything from stuffing a stocking to remembering your postman. Quantities are limited,

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Looking for a last minute Holiday gift?  How about a gift bag of salted-butter caramels? From now to the end of the year, Cafe Presse and Le Pichet will have available gift bags of 10 of our house made salted-butter caramels, great for everything from stuffing a stocking to remembering your postman. Quantities are limited,

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