5.21.2009

Ooh la la Madeleines...

Today our journey takes us to Pasadena, California to this lovely place in a historical building on Green Street...
We could sit in the main dining room...

Or this small intimate dining room (I love this room) with our own bar...Or we can head out the doors...to the patio...If you wish to dine inside in a less formal setting... the Wine Bar is a perfect spot...
anddddddddddddd Once again... another view of my favorite room...The Bordeaux Room ...

Today's Menu a Variety of Small Plate Delights from their Menu...

(I have tasted all of these while sitting at the table above to the right of the fireplace... and the food was DIVINE!)


"Just a Salad"
Mixed greens, herbs, shallots, roasted shallot vinaigrette

Grapefruit and Duck Proscuitto Salad
Oro Blanco and Star Ruby Grapefruit, Frisee, Parmesan Mousse,
Tangerine Honey Vinaigrette

Hiramasa Sashimi Carpaccio
Pickled Onion and "Seawead" Salad, Sesame Oil Vinaigrette

Crab and Japanese Cucumber Salad
Miso Truffle Vinaigrette

Seared Sea of Cortez Scallops
Saffron Rissoto, Proscuitto Crisp, Fine Herb Oil

For Dessert...

Chef's Selection of Specialty Cheeses
Toasted walnut cranberry bread

WINE will be served!!!

Banquet facilities are available also... The room will hold 50 to 100...
I do sooooo hope you enjoyed our visit to Madeleines... should you wish to remember it FOREVER... you could own this painting... or a print of this painting... a set of frameable notecards... perfect for inviting a few friends over for wine... EMAIL moi... or visit my ETSY STORE and send me a request... OR last option... you may purchase this painting as a SINGLE 5" x 7" artcard or postcard... Just let me know! (BTW... all of my paintings are NOW available in as a single 5" x 7" artcard or postcard)Should wish to make a REAL trip to this FABULOUS bistro... here is the contact information...

Madeleines Restaurant & Wine Bistro
1030 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91106
http://www.madeleinesrestaurant.com/
I think I will be making a reservation SOON... some times virtual isn't enough! As a part gift to remember our FAB day... own this painting (1 original and many prints are available)...

OK... now that you have VIRTUALLY ENJOYED my Bistro visit for YOU... time to visit other Tablescape Thursday participants over at Between Naps on the Porch!

Tomorrow is a day of Fashionable PINK Refresments and More... see you then!

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