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Smoked garlic sausage

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Jim

This sausage was a big hit at a recent book signing event for Patricia Wells at Café Presse.  For this lunch time event, we simmered thick slices of this sausage with rich chicken stock,  white cabbage and a finish of … Continue reading →

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Plan your Holiday Event at Cafe Presse

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Jim

Looking for a great space for your Holiday party?  The back room at Cafe Presse is available for large groups or private parties.  You can reserve the entire room, which seats up to 45 people, or just take half. Or … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Jim

The traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner menu doesn’t have much traction around my house.  Too much work for the payoff.  I guess I am just not a turkey guy (although I do love a well make  a pumpkin pie). Instead, I … Continue reading →

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Closed for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Jim

Both Café Presse and Le  Pichet will be closed all day on Thanksgiving so that our employees may spend the Holiday with their families. We will reopen on Friday, November 29, 2013  for regular hours: Le Pichet:  8am to 12 … Continue reading →

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Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé !

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jim

The Beaujolais Nouveau arrives today!  Hope to see you at tonight’s party at Le Pichet.

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Cooking Demonstrations in the new Pike Place Atrium Event Space

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Jim

What:  Cooking Demonstrations by top Seattle chefs When:  During the month of December, 2013, at 12 noon Where: The Atrium in the Pike Place Market The new event space and show kitchen in the Pike Place Market Atrium is ready … Continue reading →

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The Stranger Suggests Vin Expresse at Cafe Presse

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Jim

Check out this week’s edition of the Stranger and the Stranger Suggests column;  Managing editor Bethany Jean Clement recommends  Vin Expresse at Cafe Presse, everyday between 4pm and 6pm.  Of course we agree. Bottles of wine between $8 and $14…$1.50 … Continue reading →

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We are Open on Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Jim

Café Presse and Le Pichet will both be open for regular business days on Veteran’s Day, Monday November 11, 2013. Café Presse:  7am to 2am Le Pichet:      8am to 12 midnight

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No Corner Table Dinner in November or December 2013

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Jim

Because of the holidays, there will not be a Corner Table Dinner at Cafe Presse in November or December of 2013. The Corner Table will be back in 2014, on the last Tuesday of each month.  Look for details coming … Continue reading →

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Fête de Beaujolais Nouveau 2013 at Le Pichet

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Jim

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 … Continue reading →

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