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Special today at Café Presse

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Jim

Salad of heirloom tomatoes, capers, parsley, and vinegar cured anchovies, with a roasted shallot-dill vinaigrette.

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Also special today!

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Jim

Still time to try this daily special which we will be offering this evening: Seafood terrine of bay scallops, prawns and white fish, served with spicy sauce rémoulade and a salad of frisée lettuce, fennel, capers with cornichon vinaigrette

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Special today at Café Presse

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Jim

If you haven’t been to Café Presse yet today,sorry but you missed out on this brunch special. We sold them all out in just a few hours! Warm crepes filled with roasted Portobello mushrooms, spinach, caramelized onions,fresh goats’ milk cheese, … Continue reading →

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Charentais melon

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Jim

At the Broadway Farmer’s Market today we, found some really beautiful organic Charentais-style melons, so fragrant that, even uncut, their aroma fills the kitchen. The Charentais is the famous melon of Provence in SE France, know for its wonderful, sun … Continue reading →

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Special tonight at Café Presse

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Jim

Pureed soup of roasted butternut squash and honeycrisp apples, garnished with chèvre crème fraîche. Miam Maim!

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Special tonight at Café Presse

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Jim

Tonight’s Lundi Vert special at Café Presse: Tartine of grilled country bread spread with fresh goat’s cheese, topped with a sauté of portobello mushrooms, celery root, red onions and garlic, served with a salad of frisée and chives with champagne … Continue reading →

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Special today at Café Presse: Axoa d’Espelette

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Jim

Axoa is a stalwart of good Basque country cooking. Our version is made in the style of the village of Espelette, with ground beef and veal simmered with sweet peppers, onions, garlic, tomato, thyme and Piment d’Espelette,served with pommes frites. … Continue reading →

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Today’s special at Cafe Presse: Axoa d’Espelette

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Jim

It’s not easy to do justice to Axoa in a photo.  Regardless of its humble looks, this traditional Basque dish have become a favorite of guests at Cafe Presse and is one of our most requested menu offerings. Traditionally in … Continue reading →

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Special tonight at Cafe Presse

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Jim

  The special du jour at Cafe Presse this evening, Saturday June 22, 2013, while it lasts, hopefully tomorrow Sunday June 23 as well: “Saute of Gulf shrimp, sweet onions and asparagus finished with brandy and dandelion pistou, served on … Continue reading →

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Ringing in 2013!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Jim

As always, New Year’s Eve 2012 at Le Pichet was a hoot.  It was an evening filled with the traditional culinary elements of a French Réveillon celebration:  Champagne, oysters, caviar, Roquefort cheese, chocolate, chestnuts and much more.  Here are a … Continue reading →

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