Café de la Presse Debuts Culinary Tour de France dining program

Beginning in September, Café de la Presse in San Francisco debuts a monthly changing Culinary Tour de France dining program. Each month, a different region in France will be showcased through their traditional dishes and wines which will be offered a la carte, in addition to the regular menu, and will be available at dinner only.

The first stop on this tour is Bordeaux, in the Gironde Aquitaine.

Bordeaux is associated with the great wines produced in the region and is also the name of the busy port and capital city of the Aquitaine region. The historic part of the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble" of the 18th century.

Below is the menu of classic Bordeaux dishes that will be offering during September:

Terrine De Foie Gras Au Sauterne, $19.00
Duck Foie Gras Terrine, Sauterne Jelly

Six Huîtres, Mignonette, $15.00
Six Oysters In Half Shell

Entrecôte Bordelaise, $36.00
Grilled Ribeye Steak, Bone Marrow, Bordelaise Sauce

Magret de Canard aux Cèpes, $24.00P
an Roasted Duck Breast With Porcini Mushrooms

Filet D’ Esturgeon Roti, $24.00
Roasted Wild Sturgeon With Green Lentils

Poire Pochée Au Saint Émilion, Sorbet Au Cabernet Sauvignon, $8.00
Poached Pear With Saint Emilion, Cabernet Sauvignon Sorbet

Pots De Crème Au Chocolat, Meirveilles Au Cognac, $8.00
Milk Chocolate Cream With Cognac Fritters

Café de la Presse
352 Grant Ave. (at Bush St.)
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-398-2680
www.cafedelapresse.com

Dinner served Monday – Thursday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm/Friday – Sunday, 5:30pm - 10:00pm