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Beef shoulder braised in red wine with green chard and pearl onions

The weather took a cold turn recently here in Orthez; after several weeks of hearing the weatherman say we were having June weather in April, now it has turned March cold. This chilly spell put me in mind to make something simmered and comforting. So in passing by the butcher’s shop in the market Saturday, […]

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The weather took a cold turn recently here in Orthez; after several weeks of hearing the weatherman say we were having June weather in April, now it has turned March cold. This chilly spell put me in mind to make something simmered and comforting. So in passing by the butcher’s shop in the market Saturday,

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Oysters and bubbles!

Wow, its oyster season and still warm enough to enjoy them outside on the terrace!  Fall has been unusually warm in the SW of France (the new normal?) so I have waited to try my first oysters of the season until the water is cooler – usually I start thinking of oysters in early October. 

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Wow, its oyster season and still warm enough to enjoy them outside on the terrace!  Fall has been unusually warm in the SW of France (the new normal?) so I have waited to try my first oysters of the season until the water is cooler – usually I start thinking of oysters in early October. 

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Rosé, late summer, place d’Armes, Orthez

The end of September has been unseasonably warm in the southwest of France.  What better reason to enjoy an outside table and a glass of rosé ? This particular pour is from AOC Béarn, where the rosé is mostly made from the tannat grape, as are the full bodied reds.  Explains the juicy color!

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The end of September has been unseasonably warm in the southwest of France.  What better reason to enjoy an outside table and a glass of rosé ? This particular pour is from AOC Béarn, where the rosé is mostly made from the tannat grape, as are the full bodied reds.  Explains the juicy color!

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Happy Hour at Café Presse

We are bringing back our VinExpresse Happy Hour! That means all of our In-House bottles of wine at Take-Out prices, bottles starting at $13 Plus a menu of wine-friendly snacks at Happy Hour prices. Everyday we are open from 3pm to 5pm Starts June 2nd, 2021 Current hours of operationWednesday to Sunday 9am to 9pm

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We are bringing back our VinExpresse Happy Hour! That means all of our In-House bottles of wine at Take-Out prices, bottles starting at $13 Plus a menu of wine-friendly snacks at Happy Hour prices. Everyday we are open from 3pm to 5pm Starts June 2nd, 2021 Current hours of operationWednesday to Sunday 9am to 9pm

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Celebrate the Beaujolais Nouveau 2020

Clearly 2020 has been a year unlike any other, so our annual cafe-style Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau at Le Pichet just wont be possible this year. But we still want to welcome the first wine of the year! Thursday November 19, 2020join us at Café Presse and Le Pichet 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau, by the glass,

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Clearly 2020 has been a year unlike any other, so our annual cafe-style Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau at Le Pichet just wont be possible this year. But we still want to welcome the first wine of the year! Thursday November 19, 2020join us at Café Presse and Le Pichet 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau, by the glass,

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Café Presse Sunday Supper menu for this week!

Now offering pre-order Take-Out Dinner Every Sunday from 4pm to 7pm Menu changes each week and is posted every Tuesday. Ordering closes at 2pm Sunday and quantities are limited so order early! This week, we have Falafels! Plus Merguez Sausage, Poulet rôti, frites, charcuterie, fromage, desserts and more! Click here to see the menu and

Café Presse Sunday Supper menu for this week! Read More »

Now offering pre-order Take-Out Dinner Every Sunday from 4pm to 7pm Menu changes each week and is posted every Tuesday. Ordering closes at 2pm Sunday and quantities are limited so order early! This week, we have Falafels! Plus Merguez Sausage, Poulet rôti, frites, charcuterie, fromage, desserts and more! Click here to see the menu and

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05/10 Mother’s Day Sunday Supper SOLD OUT!

We have reached chicken maximum for the Sunday Supper roasted chicken pick-up at Café Presse on Sunday 05/10 and cannot accept any more orders for that date. Thank you very much to everyone for your orders and for your kind words of support! It really means a lot to us! Watch this blog for news

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We have reached chicken maximum for the Sunday Supper roasted chicken pick-up at Café Presse on Sunday 05/10 and cannot accept any more orders for that date. Thank you very much to everyone for your orders and for your kind words of support! It really means a lot to us! Watch this blog for news

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Did you miss out on Beaujolais Nouveau?

Last Thursday, Le Pichet once again celebrated the arrival of the first new wine of 2019. For the 18th year running, the 3rd Thursday in November has meant our Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau and it was just a blast. A room-full of revelers was waiting for our doors to open at 6pm and our little

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Last Thursday, Le Pichet once again celebrated the arrival of the first new wine of 2019. For the 18th year running, the 3rd Thursday in November has meant our Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau and it was just a blast. A room-full of revelers was waiting for our doors to open at 6pm and our little

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Save the date to fête the Beaujolais Nouveau

Join us for the 19th edition of our cafe-style celebration of the first new wine of 2019. Enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau by the glass, pichet, bottle or from the cask Menu of regional and traditional street-food favorites Live music beginning at 8pm with Ranger and the Re-Arrangers Thursday November 21, 2019 6pm to late No cover

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Join us for the 19th edition of our cafe-style celebration of the first new wine of 2019. Enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau by the glass, pichet, bottle or from the cask Menu of regional and traditional street-food favorites Live music beginning at 8pm with Ranger and the Re-Arrangers Thursday November 21, 2019 6pm to late No cover

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Domaine de la Graveirette “Ju de Vie” rosé 2018

New to the wine list at Café Presse and Le Pichet! The “Ju de Vie” rosé from Domaine de la Gravereirette is ideal for summer quaffing or as a match for summer dishes. Le Domaine de la Gravereirette is located in the heart of Provence, along the sunny southern reaches of the Rhone river, between

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New to the wine list at Café Presse and Le Pichet! The “Ju de Vie” rosé from Domaine de la Gravereirette is ideal for summer quaffing or as a match for summer dishes. Le Domaine de la Gravereirette is located in the heart of Provence, along the sunny southern reaches of the Rhone river, between

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