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Pithivier at Le Pichet

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Pithivier, also know as Galette de Rois in France, is  a traditional dessert make with sweetened puff pastry filled with almond cream, then baked to golden brown.  Although it is famously served in France on January 6th to celebrate the 12th day of Christmas, we love it all year long because it is so good!  […]

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Pithivier, also know as Galette de Rois in France, is  a traditional dessert make with sweetened puff pastry filled with almond cream, then baked to golden brown.  Although it is famously served in France on January 6th to celebrate the 12th day of Christmas, we love it all year long because it is so good! 

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French Conversation in 2019

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2019 Dates for the French Conversation Table at Café Presse: January:           02, 16, 30          July:               03, 17, 31 February:         13, 27                 August:           14, 28 March:             13, 27                  September:    11, 25 April:                10, 24                 October:         09, 23 May:                 08, 22                 November:    06, 20 June:               

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2019 Dates for the French Conversation Table at Café Presse: January:           02, 16, 30          July:               03, 17, 31 February:         13, 27                 August:           14, 28 March:             13, 27                  September:    11, 25 April:                10, 24                 October:         09, 23 May:                 08, 22                 November:    06, 20 June:               

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Old and new favorite addresses in Toulouse

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Passing through Toulouse has become a habit, as it is the closest major airport to our house in Orthez. For this reason, magnificent main dining room at Bibent on the Place des  Capitouls has become our go-to first meal in France. After 16 hours in transit (more or less), its reliably plush banquettes, attentive service

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Passing through Toulouse has become a habit, as it is the closest major airport to our house in Orthez. For this reason, magnificent main dining room at Bibent on the Place des  Capitouls has become our go-to first meal in France. After 16 hours in transit (more or less), its reliably plush banquettes, attentive service

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August Quarterly Dinner Photos

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The August 2018 Quarterly Dinner at Cafe Presse featured a celebration of the food and festivals of the region of the Languedoc-Roussillon.  The dinner kicked off with a tapas and sangria reception featuring live Spanish guitar from local musician Jon Yerby. Tapas were followed by a 3 course menu of regional specialties.  If you missed

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The August 2018 Quarterly Dinner at Cafe Presse featured a celebration of the food and festivals of the region of the Languedoc-Roussillon.  The dinner kicked off with a tapas and sangria reception featuring live Spanish guitar from local musician Jon Yerby. Tapas were followed by a 3 course menu of regional specialties.  If you missed

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Menu for August 2018 Quarterly Dinner

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     Feria en Languedoc-Roussillon Menu Tuesday August 28, 2018, $60 per person  Buffet de tapas à la Feria A selection of small bites from the Languedoc-Roussillon: Anchovies stuffed with green olives Fougasse, rustic bread made with olive oil, black olives and rosemary Fromage du Languedoc Boles de Picolet, pork-dried porcini meatballs simmered in spiced tomato

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     Feria en Languedoc-Roussillon Menu Tuesday August 28, 2018, $60 per person  Buffet de tapas à la Feria A selection of small bites from the Languedoc-Roussillon: Anchovies stuffed with green olives Fougasse, rustic bread made with olive oil, black olives and rosemary Fromage du Languedoc Boles de Picolet, pork-dried porcini meatballs simmered in spiced tomato

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August 2018 Chef’s Dinner at Café Presse

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Feria en Languedoc-Roussillon! In the south of France, Feria is the word used for the summer festivals that bring together everyone in town to celebrate the season, good food and the sweetness of being alive.  The menu for our August 2018 Quarterly Chef’s Dinner is inspired by a traditional Feria from the region of the

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Feria en Languedoc-Roussillon! In the south of France, Feria is the word used for the summer festivals that bring together everyone in town to celebrate the season, good food and the sweetness of being alive.  The menu for our August 2018 Quarterly Chef’s Dinner is inspired by a traditional Feria from the region of the

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Bastille Day T-shirts still available

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If you missed your chance on Bastille Day to purchase our limited edition t-shirt celebrating the 16th anniversary of Le Pichet’s Fête de Quatorze Juillet, fret not…Yes they are still available! The shirts are 100% cotton, made in America and are available in unisex sizes S to XL.  The price is $20 and they are

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If you missed your chance on Bastille Day to purchase our limited edition t-shirt celebrating the 16th anniversary of Le Pichet’s Fête de Quatorze Juillet, fret not…Yes they are still available! The shirts are 100% cotton, made in America and are available in unisex sizes S to XL.  The price is $20 and they are

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Celebrate Bastille Day at Le Pichet

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Please join us for a cafe-style celebration of the  229th anniversary of la Révolution! Saturday July 14, 2018  6pm to late Special menu of Paris street food Live music with: 7pm Bric-a-Brac Duo 10pm Greg Ruby and the Auspicious Four No Cover   No Reservations   Everyone Welcome

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Please join us for a cafe-style celebration of the  229th anniversary of la Révolution! Saturday July 14, 2018  6pm to late Special menu of Paris street food Live music with: 7pm Bric-a-Brac Duo 10pm Greg Ruby and the Auspicious Four No Cover   No Reservations   Everyone Welcome

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Bar de la Relève, Marseille France

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Bar de la Relève is located just 5 or 6 blocks from the Vieux Port but the steep hill climb that connects the two keeps the neighborhood a bit sheltered from the crush of tourists (by the way, stop at the medieval Abbaye de St.-Victor for a quick look as you pass…the crypt is a

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Bar de la Relève is located just 5 or 6 blocks from the Vieux Port but the steep hill climb that connects the two keeps the neighborhood a bit sheltered from the crush of tourists (by the way, stop at the medieval Abbaye de St.-Victor for a quick look as you pass…the crypt is a

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August 2017 Chef’s Dinner at Café Presse

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LA FIN DE CHANTIER! The roof work is almost done! Help us celebrate and see the back room improvements! With all the renovation work at Cafe Presse, it has seemed like a very long summer.  So we are marking the completion (almost!) of work with a Quarterly Chef’s Dinner!  Chef Jim Drohman has designed a

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LA FIN DE CHANTIER! The roof work is almost done! Help us celebrate and see the back room improvements! With all the renovation work at Cafe Presse, it has seemed like a very long summer.  So we are marking the completion (almost!) of work with a Quarterly Chef’s Dinner!  Chef Jim Drohman has designed a

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