Cafe de Paris

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Take a close look at what we are offering and I hope we will have the pleasure to welcome you for one of them.

On Thursday November 18th, a fresh batch of Beaujolais Nouveau will be officially released in France and around the globe! This special tradition is celebrated each year in most French restaurants and is a must for party-goers who appreciate French "savoir-vivre" and fun around the glass!
Join us from 5.30 to 9.30pm at the bar for a free taste of this "joyous" wine and also to celebrate the beginning of the festive season.
Otis will there to play for us and I might even join him, jamming with my flute as long as I can hold it straight after a few glasses of Beaujolais.
Some hors d'oeuvres will help the ones who want more than a glass.
Champagne Happy Hour!!!
Join us this Wednesday November 17 from 5-7pm in the bar to begin the Holiday Season with a few bubbles.
Kim, one of our wine representatives will be here to guide you through a tasting of some great champagne. Stick around and enjoy and special appetizer from the chef to be served with a glass of discounted glass of bubbles. It's a great way to beat the Middle of the week Blues!

We were open for 2 Thanksgiving dinners in 1997 and 1998. The first year we had 20 guests, the second 35 (there were all the family of the Chef and mine). So I decided to close for this family holiday, the most celebrated in America.
After several phone calls, I realized some people were looking for a different Thanksgiving dinner: when I suggested the menu, everybody said " Great, we will celebrate the French way!"
We will offer the following menu serverd from 12pm to 6.30pm:
Appetizer: Salade Gourmande with smoked duck breast, homemade pate and Prosiutto Di Parma served on a bed of greens with a citrus vinaigrette
Entree: Baked turkey roulade stuffed with chesnut and fresh apple, served with poatao gratin and pumpkin puree and Cafe's gravy.
Dessert: an assortment of 3 special dessert prepared by Chef Laurent served on the same plate.

The price is $35 per person plus tax and gratuity and includes a French welcome drink.
Since our staff deserves to celebrate with their family, we will cook and serve the meal with our own French families...and will celebrate with you all!!Of course, we need to know how many of you will come so please make a reservation on line or call 410-997-3560

A main dining room sitting 100 people: wooden floor with Bistro Style white table clothed tables, booth, and Brasserie seating offers comfortable and casual dining. The dining room is split into two levels separated by a half wall breaking the roFom and making your experience a warm and cozy one. Starting Oct 10th we will open for dinner from 5 pm until 9 pm, Tues - Saturday.
A Crepe Cafe: offering savory and sweet crepe . The Cafe seats about 25 people on round Bistro table. The hours of opening are Tuesday - Friday11am to 2.30pm.
A bar sitting about 30 people: consists of a square bar top with comfortable tall bar stools. Tables are also available for more privacy or romantic discussions. The bar area easily accommodates cocktail parties or social gatherings for up to 50 people. Join us every Tuesday & Friday for Live Jazz .
A private banquet room: comfortably seats up to 35 people depending on your choice of table arangement and function like rehearsal dinners, family or company gatherings, graduation, anniversary birthday or surprise parties.

Give us a call to discuss your next event, we will be glad to accommodate your needs and show you our premises for future reference.
I look forward to hearing from you. A bientot and "Merci".

From: "Exclusively Howard County" Magazine
Everyone has an idea about what characterizes a French restaurant. Visit Café de Paris once and that idea is likely to change. Owner Erik Rochard brings a completely new attitude to the French dining experience and has created a casual, comfortable and unpretentious atmosphere that caters to every type of household.
"Bistro may mean quick, but dining at Café de Paris is to be savored not rushed"
Terra-cotta tile, wood floors, warm colors, fine linens, and French memorabilia complete the ambience and invite patrons for some country cooking -- French style.
“My idea was first to demystify French cooking,” states Erik. “Second, it was to create a neighborhood French restaurant, the type found throughout France.” Café de Paris offers a palate of dishes influenced by all regions of France as well as neighbors along the Mediterranean and Alsace. “We want guests to come in, sit back and relax, enjoy a glass of wine or cider, savor a three-course meal or enjoy lighter fare at the bar, listen to a light jazz and experience pure joie de vivre.”
This is Erik’s passion and it shows in every aspect of Café de Paris. “Dining together is a way of sharing,” states Erik. “Sharing with friends and family, taking the time to enjoy each other’s company while enjoying authentic French cuisine.” As a young boy growing up in France, Erik learned the importance of getting together and sharing the day over a nice meal. He wants Café de Paris to be that gathering place where friends, families, couples, individuals all come together to pursue the virtue of sharing. “I love to see people come in with their kids for a big family event,” states Erik. “Sharing love and experiences around the table.” And of course, good food.
Whether for lunch or dinner, this good food starts with tasty appetizers ranging from French onion soup or home made pâté to escargot or duck confit and lentil salad. Right from the start, Erik encourages patrons to take their time and enjoy their meals. As he says, “bistro may mean quick, but dining at Café de Paris is to be savored not rushed.”
The savory menu selections change seasonally and entrees range from Beef Bourguignon or Roasted Pork Tenderloin to Saumon Grille Ratatouille or Double Crab Cake. That’s right, Maryland crab cakes with a French flair. Next door, the Crêpe Café offers a huge selection of reasonably priced, tasty crêpes. Made with buckwheat, this lighter fare is lower in calories and has fewer carbohydrates than a traditional sandwich.
Café de Paris also offers its popular “Formule” pre-set menu, which includes a choice of appetizer, entrée and desert all for a fixed price. Guests can also enjoy a delicious weekend Crepe brunch on both Saturday and Sunday.
Recently Erik met with his staff to discuss how to provide an experience that is even more pleasurable; leaving patrons satisfied and happy, and is, most importantly, less painful on the wallet. The vote was unanimous: “let’s change the menu, decrease our prices and produce more eclectic dishes, so that every visit leaves one with a feeling of a great experience that is not regretted when the credit card statement arrives.” With that said, Café de Paris is better than ever and Erik’s continued commitment to food, friends and family remains obvious with every visit. Saveur exquise! (or some such French exclamation).