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Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau 2013 at Le Pichet

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What:  Le Pichet’s 14th annual Fête de Beaujolais NouveauWhen:  Thursday November 21, 2013, from 6pm until late Where:  Le Pichet, 1933 1st Avenue Le Pichet’s celebration of the first new wine of the year,  which will mark its 14th year on November 21,  has become a highlight of our year and a party not to […]

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What:  Le Pichet’s 14th annual Fête de Beaujolais NouveauWhen:  Thursday November 21, 2013, from 6pm until late Where:  Le Pichet, 1933 1st Avenue Le Pichet’s celebration of the first new wine of the year,  which will mark its 14th year on November 21,  has become a highlight of our year and a party not to

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Le Pichet launches vinegar barrel

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This 30 liter oak barrel, which once contained wine for Le Pichet’s annual Fete de Beaujolais Nouveau circa 2003, is now the home of our project to make our own vinegar. Last week, the project was launched with 2 liters of good quality red wine vinegar, heated to a boil and used to scald out

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This 30 liter oak barrel, which once contained wine for Le Pichet’s annual Fete de Beaujolais Nouveau circa 2003, is now the home of our project to make our own vinegar. Last week, the project was launched with 2 liters of good quality red wine vinegar, heated to a boil and used to scald out

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Farmer’s Market Changes

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In case you didn’t get the memo, there are some changes coming to the University District and Broadway Farmer’s Markets. The University District market will be leaving its location at just south of the University Heights Community Center, its location since 1993, to make way for a new city park.  Instead, from 9am to 2pm,

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In case you didn’t get the memo, there are some changes coming to the University District and Broadway Farmer’s Markets. The University District market will be leaving its location at just south of the University Heights Community Center, its location since 1993, to make way for a new city park.  Instead, from 9am to 2pm,

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Desserts and Sweets

Chocolat Chaud

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Chocolat chaud, our Paris-style made to order hot chocolate, is a go-to dessert at both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse (although it is definitely not just for dessert…makes a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon as well).  I learned the recipe during a very short stage I worked at a well

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Chocolat chaud, our Paris-style made to order hot chocolate, is a go-to dessert at both Le Pichet and Cafe Presse (although it is definitely not just for dessert…makes a great pick me up in the middle of the afternoon as well).  I learned the recipe during a very short stage I worked at a well

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Cafe Presse

Book Signing for Patricia Wells at Cafe Presse

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What:  Book signing luncheon for Patricia Wells When:  Wednesday November 20, 2013 at 12noon Where:  The back room at Cafe Presse We are thrilled and  honored to welcome Patricia Wells to Cafe Presse.  Patricia will be signing copies of her new book The French Kitchen Cookbook.  Chef Jim Drohman of Le Pichet and Cafe Presse

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What:  Book signing luncheon for Patricia Wells When:  Wednesday November 20, 2013 at 12noon Where:  The back room at Cafe Presse We are thrilled and  honored to welcome Patricia Wells to Cafe Presse.  Patricia will be signing copies of her new book The French Kitchen Cookbook.  Chef Jim Drohman of Le Pichet and Cafe Presse

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New Menu at Cafe Presse

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The 2013 Fall menu started today at Cafe Presse.  That means favorites like Onion Soup and Oysters on the half shell and Axoa are back for the cold months, along with new dishes developed by Cafe Presse chef de cuisine Dre Neeley. Check out these photos and then take  a look at the entire menu.

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The 2013 Fall menu started today at Cafe Presse.  That means favorites like Onion Soup and Oysters on the half shell and Axoa are back for the cold months, along with new dishes developed by Cafe Presse chef de cuisine Dre Neeley. Check out these photos and then take  a look at the entire menu.

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Cafe Presse

October 2013 Corner Table Menu

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What: Family-style dinner at Cafe Presse When: Tuesday October 29, 2013 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the October Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Cafe Presse is scheduled for Tuesday October 29, 2013 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call today

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What: Family-style dinner at Cafe Presse When: Tuesday October 29, 2013 6:30pm Where: The back room at Cafe Presse The menu for the October Corner Table is complete!  The next Corner Table dinner at Cafe Presse is scheduled for Tuesday October 29, 2013 at 6:30pm.  Space is limited and by reservation only so call today

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Food in the News

GM Alfalfa was in the food supply before USDA approval

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“A food-safety advocacy group demanded on Friday that the U.S. government investigate how a Washington state alfalfa crop became tainted with a genetically modified trait that was illegal when the seed was purchased.” Reuter’s , September 27, 2013 According to a recent article in Reuters, a Washington State farmer has filed suit against Monsanto.  Seems

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“A food-safety advocacy group demanded on Friday that the U.S. government investigate how a Washington state alfalfa crop became tainted with a genetically modified trait that was illegal when the seed was purchased.” Reuter’s , September 27, 2013 According to a recent article in Reuters, a Washington State farmer has filed suit against Monsanto.  Seems

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Cafe Presse

October wine dinner at Cafe Presse

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What:  Wine dinner with Ed Adiss and Barbara Selig of Wine Traditions Import Company When:  Sunday October 6, 2013, 6pm Where:  The back room at Cafe Presse Café Presse  is proud to presents an evening with wine importers Ed Adiss and Barbara Selig of Wine Traditions Import Company. Ed and Barbara import some of the

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What:  Wine dinner with Ed Adiss and Barbara Selig of Wine Traditions Import Company When:  Sunday October 6, 2013, 6pm Where:  The back room at Cafe Presse Café Presse  is proud to presents an evening with wine importers Ed Adiss and Barbara Selig of Wine Traditions Import Company. Ed and Barbara import some of the

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