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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Chef Hill & Cape Cod Beer :: 4.29.2010
Our acclaimed Chef Hill has teamed with local favorite Cape Cod Beer to bring you an incredible Cinco de Mayo beer dinner featuring new brews and incredible food. This one will fill up fast, call for reservations now - 508.778.8588!
The evening starts off with a special treats from both Todd Marcus and Chef Hill!!!
May 5 - 6:30 p.m.
First Course
Chilled Scallop & Shrimp Salad with Fennel, Oven-Dried Tomatoes
& Cape Cod Organic Farm Asparagus
Accompanied by Cape Cod Summer
Second Course
Fried Calamari with Pickled Jalapenos, Shaved Poblano Peppers & Scallion
Accompanied by Cape Cod IPA
Third Course
Our Lamb Jam Winning Lamb Burger with Crispy Onions, Brie, Cape Cod Red Mustard served on our Brioche Slider Roll with Mutton Fries
Accompanied by Cape Cod Red
Fourth Course
Cheese Strudel with Raisins and Currants
Accompanied by Old Man Winter
Pain D'Avignon kicks-off spring with Rose Wine Dinner :: 4.08.2010
Pain D'Avignon is excited to announce our spring Wednesdays with Chef Toby Hill series that will feature Cisco Brewers, Cape Cod Beer, Chimay and will begin with a Spring Rose Wine Dinner on Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.
This spring-themed dinner is not to be missed, and will feature delicious roses from various winemakers along with an incredible menu comprised of locally grown and inspired dishes.
As always, dinner will include a full bakery tour, pairings and four-courses for just $50 per person. Call 508.778.8588 to make your reservations today! Space is limited!
~Spring Rose Wine Dinner, April 14 at 6:30 p.m.~
First Course
Grilled Squid with Wild Arugula, Crispy Fennel, Chickpea Puree & Tomato Vinaigrette
Accompanied by Les Doumaniers by Domaines Ott, Cotes Du Provence Rose 2008
Second Course
Tuna Tartare with Avocado, Jalapeno, Candied Peanuts & Cilantro
Accompanied by Sauvion Rose D’Anjou, Loire Valley 2008
Third Course
Crispy Codfish Pinwheel with Marcona Almonds, Pea Tendrils, Pea & Almond Risotto
Accompanied by Domaine Houchart, Cotes du Provence 2008
Fourth Course
Spring Strawberry Salad with lemon zest, basil, honey, chopped biscotti
& vanilla bean ice cream
Accompanied by Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose NV
The "Royale with Cheese" caused quite a buzz at the 1st annual LambJam at the Charles Hotel :: 3.08.2010
The Royale with Cheese, created by our Executive Chef Toby Hill rocked the 1st annual LambJam at The Charles Hotel yesterday. It took first place in his cut division. The patty consisted of half cured lamb shoulder confit and half lean ground lamb shoulder,topped with a triple creme brie, Toby's special sauce (a spicy brown mustard made with Mayflower Brewing Co. Porter), crispy onion strings all on our buttery brioche bun. Mutton Fries were served alongside (shoestring potatoes cooked in lamb fat) the burger served in a classic take out box.
Congratulations Chef Hill and staff!! Job well done!!
Valentine's Dinner at Pain D'Avignon :: 2.09.2010
Join us this weekend for a special six-course Valentine's dinner, available Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. For reservations call 508.778.8588. The six-course dinner is $70 per person and includes a split of Marquis de la Tour French sparkling wine. Our regular dinner menu will also be available.Un
Citrus Cured-Salmon- Dill-Scented Crème Fraiche & Kelley’s Katch Paddlefish Caviar
Deux
Curried-Coconut Lobster Soup- Peanuts & Grilled Baguette
Trois
Pan-Seared Scallop- Wilted Romaine, Pig Candy, Tomato Fondue & Brioche Croutons
Quatre
Prosciutto-Wrapped Vermont Quail- Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing, Collard Greens & Hollandaise Glaze
Cinq
Macerated Berries & Sabayon Gratin
Six
Assorted jellies & truffles
Love our bread and want to know where to buy it? Current retail outlets... :: 1.21.2010
Bean and Cod140 Main St.
Falmouth, MA 02540
508.548.8840
Cronig’s Market
UpIsland
508.693.2234
and
Vineyard Haven
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
508.693.4457
www.cronigsmarket.com
Tony’s Market
119 Dukes County Ave.
Oak Bluffs, MA
508.693.4799
Foodie’s Market
46 Depot St.
Duxbury, MA 02332
781.934.5544
Foodie’s Urban Market
1421 Washington St.
Boston, MA02118
617.266.9911
www.foodies-market.com
Golden Goose Market
179 Commercial St.
Boston, MA 02109
617.367.8134
Max Ultimate Food
101 Hampden St.
Boston, MA 02119
617.541.3629
www.maxultimatefood.com
The Market at Pinehills
6 Purchase St.
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.209.0000
www.themarketpinehills.com
Sagarino’s
106 South St.
Boston, MA 02111
617.357.8855
Shaw’s Markets
Cedarville
2260 State Rd.
Plymouth, MA 02360
508.833.2975
And
9 West Rd.
Orleans, MA 02653
508.240.1021
And
625 West Main St.
Hyannis, MA 02601
508.775.3421
And
1070 Iyannough Rd.
Hyannis, MA 02601
508.775.7611
www.shaws.com
Formaggio Kitchen
244 Huron Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617.354.4750
Formaggio Kitchen
268 Shawmut Ave.
Boston, MA 02118
617.350.6996
www.formaggiokitchen.com
Harvest Co-op
581 Mass Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.661.1580
Harvest Co-op
57 South St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617.524.1667
www.harvestcoop.com
Pemberton Farms
2225 Mass Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140
www.pembertonfarms.com
Lower Falls Wine Co.
2366 Washington St.
Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
617.332.3000
www.lowerfallswine.com
Village Market
71 Front St.
Scituate, MA 02066
781.545.4896
Bo-tes Imports and Marketplace
714 Main St.
Norwell, MA 02061
781.659.9888
Wilson Farms
10 Pleasant St..
Lexington, MA 02421
781.862.3900
www.wilsonfarm.com
Chatham Fish & Lobster
1291 Main St.
Chatham, MA 02633
508.945.1178
www.chathamfishandlobster.com
Dennisport Natural Market
640 Rte. 28
Dennisport, MA 02639
508.945.4139
www.capecodnaturalmarkets.com
Sandy’s Fine Food Emporium
15 Post Rd.
Westerly, RI 02891
401.596.2004
www.sandysfinefoods.com
Cotuit Fresh Market
737 Main St.
Cotuit, MA 02635
508.428.6936
www.cotuitfreshmarket.com
Gallery Gourmet
598 Rte. 6A
E. Sandwich, MA 02557
508.888.3633
www.gallerygourmetcapecod.com
Wimpy’s Seafood Market
752 Main St.
Osterville, MA 02655
508.428.3474
www.wimpysseafoodcafe.com
Annye’s Whole Foods
14 Amelia Dr.
Nantucket, MA 02554
508.228.4554
www.annyes.com
Belmont Marketplace
600 Kingstown Rd.
Wakefield, RI 02879
401.783.4656
www.belmontmarket.com
Eastside Marketplace
165 Pitman St.
Providence, RI 02906
401.831.7771
www.eastsidemarket.com
Clements’ Marketplace
2575 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI 02871
401.683.0180
www.clementsmarket.com
Le Petit Gourmet
26 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI 02840
401.851.7965
Alderbrook Farm
1213 Russell’s Mills Rd.
Dartmouth, MA 02748
774.264.0755
Cecily’s
6 Bridge St.
So. Dartmouth, MA 02748
508.542.0371
Lee’s Super Market
796 Main Rd.
Westport, MA 02790
508.636.3348
www.leesmarket.com
Leo’s Cheese and Wine Cellar
313 Wareham Rd.
Marion, MA 02738
508.500.4884
www.leoscellar.com
Phoenix Fruit
14 Cove Rd.
Orleans, MA
508.255.5306
Roche Bros. Supermarkets
605 Plain St.
Rte. 139
Marshfield, MA 02050
781.837.9955
And
South Cape Village
11 Donnas Ln.
Mashpee, MA 02649
508.477.5558
www.rochebros.com
Lambert’s Rainbow Fruit
1000 West Main St.
Centerville, MA 02632
508.778.4066
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
The following Whole Food's Market locations:
Symphony
15 Westland Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617.375.1010
15 Washington St.
Brighton, MA 02146
61.738.8187
115 Prospect St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.49.20070
Charles River Plaza
181 Cambridge St.
Boston, MA 02114
617.723.0004
300 Legacy Place
Dedham, MA 02026
781.329.7100
Fresh Pond Circle
200 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA02138
617.491.0040
2151 Mystic Valley Parkway
Medford, MA 02155
781.395.4998
916 Walnut St.
Newton, MA 02161
617.969.1141
340 River St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.876.6990
575 Worcester Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701
508.628.9525
317 Boston Post Rd.
Wayland, MA 01778
508.358.7700
400 Cambridge Rd.
Woburn, MA 01801
781.376.9600
255 Hartford Ave.
Bellingham, MA
508.966.3331
94 Derby St.
Hingham, MA
781.741.8050
131 Sockanossett Crossing
Cranston, RI
401.942.7600
261 Waterman St.
Providence, RI 02906
401.272.1690
601 No. Main St.
Providence, RI 02904
401.621.5990
Labels: artisan bread, french bakery, retail outlets
Pain D'Avignon featuring Alex Gambal wines 1/20/10 :: 1.18.2010
There are still openings for our January 20, 2010 Wednesday with Chef Toby dinner featuring the wines of Alex Gambal.Call the Cafe at 508.778.8588 or email Cafe@paindavignon.com for reservations.
First Course
Spicy
Gambal Bourgoune Chardonnay 2007
Second Course
Prosciutto-Wrapped Monkfish with Pommes Robuchon, wild mushrooms and
cipollini onions in a burgundy sauce
Gambal Bourgoune Pinot Noir 2007
Third Course
Boneless Beef Short Rib “Pot au Feu”
Gambal Savigny Le Beaune 2007
Fourth Course
Milk Chocolate Crème Brulee
Le Clos de Pauill Banuyls
Labels: alex gambal, cafe, french bakery, wines
Winter 2010 Wednesday with Chef Toby Hill series :: 1.12.2010
This winter, Pain D'Avignon Café-Boulangerie is pleased to introduce our "Wednesdays With Chef Toby Hill" Series. These events will allow diners to explore decadent French cuisine while sampling featured beer and wine from local and international breweries and vineyards.
Each dinner will feature a unique four-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Toby T. Hill, with dishes specifically crafted to highlight the week's featured wines or beer. Diners will also enjoy our selection of artisan breads throughout the service.
Every Wednesday night experience will include an extensive tour of our 16,000 square-foot bakery, where 30,000 pounds of authentic, European-style bread is handcrafted each week.
Our "Wednesdays With Chef Toby Hill" Series will begin on January 20, with a four-course menu featuring Alex Gambal wines. (www.alexgambal.com)
"Wednesdays With Chef Toby Hill
" January 20th Menu~6:30 to 11 p.m.
Featuring: Alex Gambal Wines
First Course
Spicy
Second Course
Proscuitto-Wrapped Monkfish with Pommes Robuchon, wild mushrooms and
cipollini onions in a burgundy sauce
Third Course
Boneless Beef Short Rib "Pot au Feu"
Fourth Course
Milk Chocolate Crème Brulee
Dinners are $50.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and include wine & beer pairings and bakery tour. The "Wednesdays With Chef Toby Hill" Series will be offered January 20 and 27, and February 3, 10 and 24, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
For reservations or more information about
"Wednesdays With Chef Toby Hill,"
call 508.778.8588
or
email café@paindavignon.