Le Café de Paris – Farm and Wine Night

21 Wednesday Jul 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Main Dish, Restaurants, Things To Do, Wine and Food

I just received this. Hope to see you there. We’ll be there – 6:30pm.

FARM AND WINE NIGHT
Thursday, July 22

Bonjour Mes Amis!
The final produce list is in for our Farm and Wine Night (menu below). The four course gourmet menu is inspired from the delicious offerings by Sweet Valley Organics, paired with wines from Wood River Cellars, with live music to accompany dinner. Cinder Winery was previously mentioned as being our featured winery for this particular dinner, however scheduling conflicts have required us to move them to next month, where they will can be seen both at First Thursday for the book launch on Idaho Wineries, and also for our next Farm and Wine Night. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (208)336-0889.

Bon Appetit!
Mathieu

Farm and Wine Night
Inspired By: Fresh produce/meats from – Sweet Valley Organics

Le Menu

First Course
Smoked Salmon
dill crème fraiche, lemon, croustini

Second Course
Local Organic Field Green Salad
confited cherry tomatoes, lemon-tarragon vinaigrette

Main Course
Pork Roulade
Sweet Valley Organics pork
assorted squash, fried squash blossoms, morel mushroom demi-glace

Dessert
Huckleberry Shortcake
Wood River Winery (ID) red wine and caramel reduction, huckleberries

"the Buzz" Bistro Opens

06 Tuesday Jul 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Appetizers, Bistro, Party Time, Photos, Photos By: Bob Young, Things To Do, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food

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On July 5, 2010 the Buzz started their new menu and style. Monday through Saturday after 4:00pm they will be serving Bistro Style dinners. Monday – Thursday: 4pm – 9pm; Friday and Saturday: 4pm – 10pm. Closed Sunday. Their menu is displayed below. Along with the bistro, they are also serving a wide variety of affordable wines. Here are some photos of the first night. Cheers!

Here is the menu for the bistro. (Left Click to see a larger picture) You can see that the prices are great and there is a wide variety of choices. Robin and I spent $32 which also included a very good $12 bottle of Rosé.

Robin is enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the Buzz. On the weekends (Friday and Saturday), they usually have live music from 7 – 9.

Cristi suggested this fine bottle of French Rosé. She was right. The wine went very well with the food selections we made. Light and fruity and not expensive.

Crab Nachos. A delightful change from your standard nachos. These come with tortilla chips topped with crab, blend of cheeses and black olives. Big enough for two!

Flat Iron Steak Salad with Thai Dressing. I really liked this. (Robin and I shared each others selections) The steak was done just perfect – slightly pink as you can see. This is served with chopped romaine, red onion, cucumber and tomato tossed in a Thai dressing. This is an excellent salad.

Tuna Salad with Fennel. Again, not your everyday style of tuna salad. The fennel gives it an extra boost. Served on romaine leaves and the tuna has been blended with fennel and cucumber and seasoned with tarragon. Wonderful!

Unusual Lemon Meringue Pie. Yes … yes … yes! The pie was made with puff pastry. Cristi – You have a winner here!

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If you want a relaxing and fun evening out, the Buzz Coffee and Wine and Bistro is a good place to go. Take your friends. Hope to see you there sometime. And don’t forget their 2nd Tueaday and Wednesday wine dinners. Awesome!

July Events For "the Buzz"

02 Friday Jul 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Things To Do, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Tasting

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I think July will prove to be an inventive month for Tom and Cristi at the Buzz. Here is their latest bulletin. Enjoy and see you at the Buzz! Notice and Bistro below!

…from Buzz Coffee and Wine (and Bistro)

Well, we have made it into the summer and now the fun truly begins. We hope that everyone who is heading out of town this weekend is safe and sane (or at least safe).

But if you are hanging out in Boise do we have a great month planned for everyone. At the Buzz on July 2 and July 3rd we will enjoy the music of Wendy Mattson and the Dynamite Wines of California. We will also be starting with some of our new dinner menu items, as the weekend passes we will be introducing more and more of our new menu. The big opening night for our new menu is July 5th at 4PM. For our regular customers and their friends see the attached coupon for an extra added value these first few days of the new and improved Buzz Bistro.

Also, do not forget the wine club this month is July 13 or 14 at 6:30 P.M. Reservations required. July will focus on Semillion and Grenache.

We are continuing to “work” our way through the clues in the Murder by Malbec mystery series, it is not too late to join, call or stop in with any questions.

Last but not least Forgeron Cellars will be joining us at the Buzz on July 25th for a BBQ and Wine Dinner. Further information will be coming next week regarding the Forgeron dinner. For reservations or questions contact us at 344-4321 or buzzwine@cableone.net.
Again we wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. Thanks for everything

Sincerely,
Cristi and Tom Takeda
Buzz Coffee and Wine
2999 N Lakeharbor Lane
Boise, Idaho 83703

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See you at the Buzz – Coffee and Wine and Bistro!

Happenings At The Buzz

25 Friday Jun 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Special Dinners, Things To Do, What's For Dinner?, Wine and Food, Wine Dinners

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Just in from the Buzz! Cristi and Tom are changing their menu!!

Upcoming Events at The Buzz….

Dear Bob and Robin,

Buzz Coffee and Wine will be hosting Blaze and Kelly for two fantastic music filled evenings. We will feature some exciting summertime wines to accompany the music. Don’t forget that we will have dinner specials both Friday and Saturday night as we gear up for our new menu to begin on July 5th. Beginning July 5, 2010 we will have a full menu each night and have specials everyday. So as we gear up for the beginning of our new phase we will be posting specials on our Buzz facebook page, if you are not a fan yet please join and pass the word around, so that we may be able to keep you informed on a daily basis of the enticing specials we will be offering.

Reservations are being accepted for our July wine club meeting on July 13 and 14 at 6:30 each night. In July we will feature Semillion and Grenache. Also, don’t forget to get signed up for Murder by Malbec. the dinner for this event will be August 7. For reservations or questions call us at 344-4321 or email at buzzwine@cableone.net.

Thanks for your continued support and friendship.

Sincerely,
Cristi and Tom Takeda
Buzz Coffee and Wine

Here’s your chance to partake in an exciting evening and exciting Wine Dinners! See you there. Cheers!

Seasons Crawfish Boil

25 Friday Jun 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Seafood, Seasons Bistro, Wine and Food

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Friday, June 25th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Live Music with The Single Car Garage Band

Dinner Specials

Morrocan Chicken

Taco Salads with Beef, Shrimp or Chicken

Saturday, June 26th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Live Music with B3Side
$35.00 per person

Seasons Crawfish & Low Boil
Limited seating reserve your table early!

Crawfish, Shrimp, Crab, Potatoes, Corn
and much more……bring your bib and be ready to “pinch some tail!”

Wednesday, June 30th

Seasons Wineauxs Dinner Club
6:00-7:00pm/Happy Hour
7:00-9:00PM-Seasons Wineauxs paired dinner
$35.00- members $40.00-non-members

MONDAY – SATURDAY
Happy Hour from 3pm-6pm
2 for 1 appetizers and $3.00 glasses of wine

Cape Malaysian Curry Dinner Wine Dinner

24 Thursday Jun 2010

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Here is an interesting concept for dinner – at least here in Boise. It’s billed at more than a Catered Dinner Party … More along the theme of what Andrae Bopp is doing in Walla Walla – a private special dinner. Here is some information:

Hi Bob

Thank you for getting back to me. Here are the answers to your questions.

The event is being held at a private home in Meridian, very close to Eagle Rd /55. We only send the address to people that are registered and paid, as there is a maximum number we can accommodate and do not want people just showing up as there will be no food available for them. I cater for the exact number registered.

The cost is $17.50 per person and includes:
Appetizers

Chicken or a Vegetable (vegetarian) version of the Malay Curry
(with various exotic toppings for the curry)

Basmati Rice

Salads

Garlic and Herb Flat Breads

Desert

Coffee

There is no tipping or anything like that, so the $17.50 is the TOTAL price.

Everybody brings a bottle of wine for a shared tasting. This way everybody gets to taste from a large number of different wines.

Live Music by vocal guitarist Terry Peoples

I am creating a Flyer and will e-mail it to you later in the day. Hope this answers your questions .

Best regards

Chef Derek Selbo
The Global Gourmet

Be sure to check out their web site and ask questions. Cheers!!

Tapas Night At Le Café De Paris In Boise

03 Thursday Jun 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Party Time, Things To Do, Wine and Food

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Let’s not forget that tonight is Tapas Night at Le Café De Paris in Boise. The menu looks like it will be interesting and good. The serving are large enough to satisfy even the hungriest of people. I will expect to see some fine Mexican wines, as listed. That will be an interesting wine selection. Hope to see you there around 6:30. Cheers!

FIRST THURSDAY In Boise
FEATURING MEXICAN TAPAS

Bonjour Mes Amis!

Le Cafe is once again presenting First Thursday Tapas Night. This month will feature wine tastings from Mexican winery Vinisterra Macouzet. Paired with some of our fabulous tapas! For reservations please call (208)336-0889. Live music! Bon Appetit!

Don’t forget… starting this month we will start our fabulous “Farm and Wine Night,” which is sure to please! We will also be updating our website this month, so please take a peak soon and let us know what you think!

A Bientot!

Mathieu

TAPAS

All Tapas $4
Choose 5 for $18
Choose 7 for $25
Choose 9 for $33

HALIBUT AND TUNA CEVICHE

TOMATILLO BRAISED PORK TAMALE

GRILLED CORN SALAD
ancho lime dressing

FISH TACOS
niergo mandero habanero, battered cod, cabbage slaw

BEEF TACOS
marinated flat iron

GRILLED VEGETABLE TOSTADA
chipotle cream sauce

BRAISED BEANS
jalapeno corn bread

CHORIZO AND POTATO EMPANADA

TORTILLA SOUP

So there is the menu. This will be an exciting evening (too bad my camera is in the shop!!!) and a great way to try some Mexican wines. Yes … There are some very good Mexican wines. Cheers and see you there!

Champagne Dinner at Le Café de Paris

22 Saturday May 2010

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Oh yes, another delightful dinner – the last for the season – at Le Café de Paris in Boise. These dinners are such a treat and we will miss them until next season. But in the mean time, here is what we had.

The 1999 Charles Eilner Prestige Champagne went very well the the entire meal.

The Cork

Le Menu

First Course
Huîtres Sur La Demi-Coquilles
(Oysters on the Half Shell)
with tarragon sorbet

Second Course
Foie Gras Torchon
with fresh raspberries and toasted brioche

Main Course
Ménage a Trois Pétoncles
(Scallops Three Ways)
Lemon Zest Bread Crumbs Roasted with Olive Oil and Poached Artichoke Hearts

Pan-Seared with Champagne and Ginger Butter
and
Bacon Wrapped with Hazelnut Romesco Sauce

Dessert
Tarte Aux Frangipane
(Orange Almond Tart with Strawberries and Chantilly)

OK. What else can I say? My only suggestion is to get on their mailing list. Until then, Cheers!

Le Café de Paris

23 Friday Apr 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Classic Sauces, Food, Party Time, Photos By: Bob Young, Wine and Food

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I needed to get another opinion as to if my sauerkraut was ready to be packed. So, we went to Le Café de Paris and had Mathieu Choux sample some. He said it was good and it is ready to process. We talked a little about how I processed the kraut and he agreed on my procedure. I canned 12 pints today. And I am making a new batch of sourdough bread. Tonight’s dinner: Braised Pork Chops with Fresh Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes and Sourdough bread.
Besides, we needed to prepare ourselves for Dinner In Burgundy on 29 April. We’ll be there at 6:30. Will you?

So while we were there and the kraut testing went well, might as well stay for dinner. (That’s not to say that I didn’t get my dates mixed up and we were a week early for the Burgundy dinner!) So, let’s find a good wine. How about a 2007 Herdadeclo Esporāo Alanadra. It truly went very well with everything.

Robin had this awesome Soup Du Jour, Leek and Potato Soup as an opener.

While I had this delicious Maison Salade, House Salad with Oil and Balsamic Dressing.

Robin had Confit de Canard, Roasted Duck with Fingerling Potatoes in a Brown Sauce.

Not to be left out, I had the Poisson du Jour (Special of the Day), Red Snapper and Potato Cake in a Brown Butter Sauce with fresh Green Vegetable. Do you think the Brown Butter Sauce had anything to do with my choice?

And there’s always dessert. How about an eclair for each? OK. That sounds good. And a rich French roast coffee. Yup! That did it!

So that was a great dinner. But next week …. Dinner In Burgundy and we look forward to the Bœuf Bourguignon with Potato Puree, Spring Vegetables and Pan Sauce. We hope to see you there! Cheers!

"Seasons" Schedule

22 Thursday Apr 2010

Posted by Bob and Robin in Food, Salad, Salmon, Seasons Bistro, Things To Do, Wine and Food

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It looks like the Seasons Bistro and Rachael are planning some wonderful events. Look at these.

Event Schedule

Thursday, April 22nd, 6:30PM

The Menu

Mallory Asparagus Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

Greek Feta Shrimp

Garden Vegetable Salad Sausage Rigatoni

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Friday, April 23rd Single Car Garage Band 6:30PM

Saturday, April 24th Chicken Dinner Road Band 6:30PM

Monday, April 26th

Northwest Winemakers Dinner

Pacific Rim Winery
Walla Walla Vintners
Vanduzer Winery

Dinner Menu

Wild Salmon
Tomato Basil Soup
Morel Risotto
Chevre Salad with Baby greens
Poulichette
Five Chocolate Chocolate Cake with Huckleberry Filling

$40.00 per person

These look like some outstanding events, especially the Northwest Winemakers Dinner. It might be wise to call for reservations for this dinner, (208)939-6680! Cheers!