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Fall menu starts at Café Presse

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The new Fall menu started last Thursday at Café Presse with the traditional menu tasting for our staff.  We were all excited for the flavors of Fall after such a long hot summer and to see again some of our old favorites return to the menu (like oysters on the half shell and Soupe a […]

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The new Fall menu started last Thursday at Café Presse with the traditional menu tasting for our staff.  We were all excited for the flavors of Fall after such a long hot summer and to see again some of our old favorites return to the menu (like oysters on the half shell and Soupe a

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Fall menu 2014 starts at Café Presse

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Chef de cuisine Dre Neely rolled out his Fall 2014 menu last Thursday, featuring dishes that  highlight Fall produce and flavors.  The menu also marks the return of seasonal favorites such as raw oysters on the half shell, and French onion soup. Here are some photos of the new dishes.  And check out the full

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Chef de cuisine Dre Neely rolled out his Fall 2014 menu last Thursday, featuring dishes that  highlight Fall produce and flavors.  The menu also marks the return of seasonal favorites such as raw oysters on the half shell, and French onion soup. Here are some photos of the new dishes.  And check out the full

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Early Fall dishes on the menu at Le Pichet

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Although it still seems like Summer in Seattle, Fall has come to the farm tables in the Pike Place Market.  Here are some new dishes recently added to the menu at Le Pichet that reflect the arrival of Fall produce.  And you can check out the entire menu on our website.

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Although it still seems like Summer in Seattle, Fall has come to the farm tables in the Pike Place Market.  Here are some new dishes recently added to the menu at Le Pichet that reflect the arrival of Fall produce.  And you can check out the entire menu on our website.

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Le Pichet new dishes

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Last week, Le Pichet executive chef Jack Spiess added new dishes to the menu that make use of the wonderful spring product that is beginning to arrive.  Look for green garlic, scallions, ramps, asparagus and more.  Check out these photos or see our full menu:

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Last week, Le Pichet executive chef Jack Spiess added new dishes to the menu that make use of the wonderful spring product that is beginning to arrive.  Look for green garlic, scallions, ramps, asparagus and more.  Check out these photos or see our full menu:

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Cooking Classes

October 2013 Cooking Class: French Kitchen Basics

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What: “French Kitchen Basics” Cooking Class, Demonstration and Supper presented by Chef James Drohman (each session limited to 16 students). When: Three different sessions of this class will be offered: Wednesday October 16, 2013, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Sunday October 20, 2013, 1pm to 4pm Wednesday October 23, 2013, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Location:  the Kitchen at

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What: “French Kitchen Basics” Cooking Class, Demonstration and Supper presented by Chef James Drohman (each session limited to 16 students). When: Three different sessions of this class will be offered: Wednesday October 16, 2013, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Sunday October 20, 2013, 1pm to 4pm Wednesday October 23, 2013, 6:30pm to 9:30pm Location:  the Kitchen at

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“La Belle Auberge”, Castegnede, France

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Having grown up reading Elisabeth David, I have always been enchanted with her descriptions of the auberges that populated the countryside of France when she first visited in the 1940’s.  The kind of place that one happens across when driving way off the beaten path, where a lunch of well cooked local fish, meat and

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Having grown up reading Elisabeth David, I have always been enchanted with her descriptions of the auberges that populated the countryside of France when she first visited in the 1940’s.  The kind of place that one happens across when driving way off the beaten path, where a lunch of well cooked local fish, meat and

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Le Pichet

Spring dishes at Le Pichet

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It’s springtime at Le Pichet!  Chef de cuisine Jack Spiess added new dishes to the menu on Thursday, March 21 that reflect the changing season and the new offerings from the farmers with whom we work.  Here’s hoping that these photos will put you in the mood for spring sunshine as well.

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It’s springtime at Le Pichet!  Chef de cuisine Jack Spiess added new dishes to the menu on Thursday, March 21 that reflect the changing season and the new offerings from the farmers with whom we work.  Here’s hoping that these photos will put you in the mood for spring sunshine as well.

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Winter Supper raises over $6000 for charity

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On February 24, 2013, Le Pichet and Cafe Presse teamed up with the Corson Building, Bar Sejor, Sitka and Spruce, Bar Ferd’nand and Le Caviste to cook an over the top Winter Supper at the Corson Building.  The idea, which was hatched jointly by Matt Dillon and myself, was to cook an old style, elaborate

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On February 24, 2013, Le Pichet and Cafe Presse teamed up with the Corson Building, Bar Sejor, Sitka and Spruce, Bar Ferd’nand and Le Caviste to cook an over the top Winter Supper at the Corson Building.  The idea, which was hatched jointly by Matt Dillon and myself, was to cook an old style, elaborate

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Lamb Necks Take 3 and 4

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This week, I reached the end of my trove of Arizonan lamb necks, with the happy result being two more lamb neck dishes. Number One:  Hash of pulled lamb neck, caramelized onions, winter squash and curly kale, topped with poached farm eggs….unfortunately I don’t have any photos of this dish.  It was so tasty that

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This week, I reached the end of my trove of Arizonan lamb necks, with the happy result being two more lamb neck dishes. Number One:  Hash of pulled lamb neck, caramelized onions, winter squash and curly kale, topped with poached farm eggs….unfortunately I don’t have any photos of this dish.  It was so tasty that

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Café Presse New Menu: Staff Tasting Photos

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The new mid-Winter menu at Café Presse began today, Thursday January 17, 2013.  As we do for each new menu, this morning we had a staff tasting so that everyone in the kitchen can learn to prepare the dishes and the waitstaff is knowledgeable about each dish. Here are a few photos of the new

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The new mid-Winter menu at Café Presse began today, Thursday January 17, 2013.  As we do for each new menu, this morning we had a staff tasting so that everyone in the kitchen can learn to prepare the dishes and the waitstaff is knowledgeable about each dish. Here are a few photos of the new

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