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Savory Dishes

Clams simmered with creamy clam fumet, sweet corn, bacon and basil

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This dish is currently on the menu at Cafe Presse (summer 2013).  Clams, unlike mussels, stay firm and delicious all summer long in cool Northwest waters, making possible this summer-y combination of ingredients.

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This dish is currently on the menu at Cafe Presse (summer 2013).  Clams, unlike mussels, stay firm and delicious all summer long in cool Northwest waters, making possible this summer-y combination of ingredients.

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Still places left for the July Corner Table

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Just a heads up that there are still places left for next Tuesday’s Corner Table at Cafe Presse.  Grab some friend and come by…it really is a good time. July 2013 Corner Table Dinner   Tuesday July 30, 6:30pm  Check out this earlier post for more info about the menu. Reservations:  206 709-7674

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Just a heads up that there are still places left for next Tuesday’s Corner Table at Cafe Presse.  Grab some friend and come by…it really is a good time. July 2013 Corner Table Dinner   Tuesday July 30, 6:30pm  Check out this earlier post for more info about the menu. Reservations:  206 709-7674

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Events

Cooking Demonstration in the Pike Place Market

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What:  Cooking demonstration and tasting by Le Pichet and Cafe Presse Executive Chef Jim Drohman and Chef de Cuisine Jack Spiess, as part of the Chefs on the Cobblestones series When:  Sunday August 04 and Sunday August 25, both from 2pm to 3pm Where:  The Pike Place Market demonstration stand, the corner of Pike Place

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What:  Cooking demonstration and tasting by Le Pichet and Cafe Presse Executive Chef Jim Drohman and Chef de Cuisine Jack Spiess, as part of the Chefs on the Cobblestones series When:  Sunday August 04 and Sunday August 25, both from 2pm to 3pm Where:  The Pike Place Market demonstration stand, the corner of Pike Place

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Desserts and Sweets

Tourte aux blettes – sweet green chard and apple tart

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This unusual dessert can be found in pastry shops in the city of  Nice and throughout the Cote d’Azur.  Although the idea of green chard in a dessert may seem strange, its pairing with raisins and pine nuts is typical Nicoise cooking. About 8 portions

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This unusual dessert can be found in pastry shops in the city of  Nice and throughout the Cote d’Azur.  Although the idea of green chard in a dessert may seem strange, its pairing with raisins and pine nuts is typical Nicoise cooking. About 8 portions

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Additional Convesations Planned on GMO Labeling

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Last month, Cafe Presse hosted a Conversation about I522, the proposed Washington State initiative that would mandate labeling  of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients (also known as GMO’s or genetically modified organisms).  This meeting was attended by a full house of people interested in learning more about the impacts of I522. Because of the great

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Last month, Cafe Presse hosted a Conversation about I522, the proposed Washington State initiative that would mandate labeling  of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients (also known as GMO’s or genetically modified organisms).  This meeting was attended by a full house of people interested in learning more about the impacts of I522. Because of the great

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Find us on Instagram

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Now you can use Instagram to keep current on what’s up at Cafe Presse and Le Pichet, get previews of upcoming specials and new  menu dishes and instant photos of parties and special events as they are happening. Follow us at cafepresseseattle  or lepichetseattle  and add your favorite photos as well.  

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Now you can use Instagram to keep current on what’s up at Cafe Presse and Le Pichet, get previews of upcoming specials and new  menu dishes and instant photos of parties and special events as they are happening. Follow us at cafepresseseattle  or lepichetseattle  and add your favorite photos as well.  

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July 2013 Corner Table Menu at Cafe Presse

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

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Tour de France Day 1

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The 100th edition of the Tour de France got underway today with one of the craziest finishes I have ever seen.  Lets just say it involved a race against the clock to free a bus wedged under the finishing banner.  And that was just the start of problems. Don’t forget that Cafe Presse will be

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The 100th edition of the Tour de France got underway today with one of the craziest finishes I have ever seen.  Lets just say it involved a race against the clock to free a bus wedged under the finishing banner.  And that was just the start of problems. Don’t forget that Cafe Presse will be

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