Tag Archives: Cafe Presse

Too hot to cook?

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Jim

  When the thermometer is topping 90 degrees, its way to hot to cook!  Instead of turning on the oven,why not let us do the cooking?  Most of the items on our menu are available to take home including our … Continue reading →

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Spring Menu starts at Cafe Presse

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Jim

The new spring menu started today at Café Presse and it is filled with tastes of the season.  Here are some photos of the savory dishes from today’s staff tasting.  Look for photos of the new desserts soon. And by … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Dinner Chez Vous

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Jim

Does a romantic dinner for two at home sound like fun this year? Don’t want to fight the crowds for a Valentine’s Day table? Cafe Presse has the solution! Café Presse St.-Valentine’s Take-Home Dinner for 2 Salade aux deux endives, … Continue reading →

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New Desserts at Café Presse

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Jim

The winter menu for 2017 started last Tuesday at Café Presse, and that means a new dessert menu as well.  Here are photos the new desserts added by pastry chef Allyson Lanter.    

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Making Presskopf for Alsace Dinner

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Jim

Here at Cafe Presse, we are busily making preparations for the upcoming Alsace Dinner on Tuesday November 29th, 2016.  One of the traditional dishes we are making is Presskopf,  an Alsatian take on pig’s head terrine. Here are a few … Continue reading →

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The adventure in the Pays Basque comes to an end. Wherein Pat goes to the Fête de Bayonne

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Jim

In addition to his visits to see artisan cheese maker, production of salt at Salies de Bearn and traditional methods of making jambon de Bayonne in Hagetmau, Café Presse chef de cuisine Patrick MacWhorter finished his trip to France at … Continue reading →

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Summer Chef’s Dinner photos

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Jim

The Summer 2016 Chef’s Dinner at Café Presse was last Tuesday and we had a great time! The theme for the dinner was “Summer in the Pays Basque” and the menu took its inspiration from the recent trip to the … Continue reading →

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Menu for August Chef’s Dinner at Cafe Presse

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Jim

Café Presse and Le Pichet invite you to fete Summer in the Pays Basque Tuesday August 30, 2016 6:30pm Dinner including wine $75 per person Les hors d’œuvres Croquettas with spinach and Oussa Iraty cheese Vinegar-cured anchovy filet, nectarine-basil tartare, … Continue reading →

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A chef in the Pays Basque

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Jim

For 5 days in July, Café Presse Chef de Cuisine Patrick MacWhorter visited the French Basque countries as the guest of Société Agour,  a producer of traditional Basque cheeses and jambon de Bayonne.  During this time, Pat had the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Buttermilk fried chicken livers on bean and pea salad

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Jim

This dish is currently featured on the menu at Cafe Presse (summer 2016). This recipe makes enough for 4 starter sized salads. Note that the dressing recipe makes more than you will need for 4 servings but making a smaller … Continue reading →

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