From the IndyStar
The flavor of France
'Julia' might put you in the mood for French food, so here are some suggestions
By Jenny Elig jenny.elig@indystar.com
Like the ingredients of fine French cuisine, "Julie & Julia" inventively blends the narratives of Julia Child's "My Life in France" and Julie Powell's "Julie & Julia."
The film, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, is based on two true stories -- that of famed chef (and spy) Child and that of blogger Powell, who chronicled her attempt at cooking all the recipes in Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."
The film opens today, and while we can't personally vouch for its deliciousness (for the review, please turn to Page 3), we can guarantee that you'll leave wanting a taste of France.
But who in Indy parlez-vous the Francaise? Try these dining spots:
Patachou or Patachou-based restaurants (you'll know by the "Chou" at the end; find restaurants at www.cafepatachou.com). The Petite Chou branches have the most Frenchie of flavors; you'll dine under chandeliers, facing wallpaper that bears images of Parisian maps. Chef Martha Hoover, like a fine method actor, even went to France to learn how to make crepes. Highlights include omelets, tartines, croquet sandwiches, duck fat frites and artisanal cheeses.
If your dreams edge toward the flaky, the layered and the buttery, try one of the croissants at Rene's Bakery in Broad Ripple. Pick from butter, chocolate, almond, pan au raisin, walnut or cream cheese. Rene's also features tortes and tarts and sweet but subtle madelaines. Rene's is at 6524-B Cornell Ave. (317) 251-2253, www .renesbakery.com.
Brugge Brasserie is Belgian and features Belgian beers, but let's not split hairs: They speak the language. Here you can get pommes frites ($3.95, $4.95 or $11.95 for l'enorme) with garlic aoli and roasted pork tenderloin and goat cheese crepes ($10.95). Brugge Brasserie is at 1011a E. Westfield Blvd., (317) 255- 0978, www.bruggebrasserie .com.
We don't know a whole lot about it yet, but La Mie Emilie is scheduled to open today at 15 W. Main St., Carmel. Emilie Myers and her mother, Cathy Engler, will serve authentic French cafe items -- including quiche and salad nicoise -- seven days a week. More info at (317) 816-1200.
From gocarmelindiana.com:
French Cafe and Patisserie Opening Soon
Cathy Egler (formerly of the Zionsville “The Pie Safe” fame) and her daughter Emilie Myers, are combining their talents to open “La Mie Emilie” in the Arts & Design District.
“La Mie Emilie” will offer authentic French cafe experience with delightful treats such as Croque Monsieur sandwiches, salads, quiches, tarts, truffles and Cathy’s signature pies!
The new cafe is located at 15 W. Main Street and will open during the month of August.
From twitter.com/aroundcarmel and aroundcarmel.com:
Check out La Mie Emilie - GREAT croque monsieur, delish croissants and child friendly. Terrific addition to the Arts & Design District.
The flavor of France
'Julia' might put you in the mood for French food, so here are some suggestions
By Jenny Elig jenny.elig@indystar.com
Like the ingredients of fine French cuisine, "Julie & Julia" inventively blends the narratives of Julia Child's "My Life in France" and Julie Powell's "Julie & Julia."
The film, starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, is based on two true stories -- that of famed chef (and spy) Child and that of blogger Powell, who chronicled her attempt at cooking all the recipes in Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."
The film opens today, and while we can't personally vouch for its deliciousness (for the review, please turn to Page 3), we can guarantee that you'll leave wanting a taste of France.
But who in Indy parlez-vous the Francaise? Try these dining spots:
Patachou or Patachou-based restaurants (you'll know by the "Chou" at the end; find restaurants at www.cafepatachou.com). The Petite Chou branches have the most Frenchie of flavors; you'll dine under chandeliers, facing wallpaper that bears images of Parisian maps. Chef Martha Hoover, like a fine method actor, even went to France to learn how to make crepes. Highlights include omelets, tartines, croquet sandwiches, duck fat frites and artisanal cheeses.
If your dreams edge toward the flaky, the layered and the buttery, try one of the croissants at Rene's Bakery in Broad Ripple. Pick from butter, chocolate, almond, pan au raisin, walnut or cream cheese. Rene's also features tortes and tarts and sweet but subtle madelaines. Rene's is at 6524-B Cornell Ave. (317) 251-2253, www .renesbakery.com.
Brugge Brasserie is Belgian and features Belgian beers, but let's not split hairs: They speak the language. Here you can get pommes frites ($3.95, $4.95 or $11.95 for l'enorme) with garlic aoli and roasted pork tenderloin and goat cheese crepes ($10.95). Brugge Brasserie is at 1011a E. Westfield Blvd., (317) 255- 0978, www.bruggebrasserie .com.
We don't know a whole lot about it yet, but La Mie Emilie is scheduled to open today at 15 W. Main St., Carmel. Emilie Myers and her mother, Cathy Engler, will serve authentic French cafe items -- including quiche and salad nicoise -- seven days a week. More info at (317) 816-1200.
From gocarmelindiana.com:
French Cafe and Patisserie Opening Soon
Cathy Egler (formerly of the Zionsville “The Pie Safe” fame) and her daughter Emilie Myers, are combining their talents to open “La Mie Emilie” in the Arts & Design District.
“La Mie Emilie” will offer authentic French cafe experience with delightful treats such as Croque Monsieur sandwiches, salads, quiches, tarts, truffles and Cathy’s signature pies!
The new cafe is located at 15 W. Main Street and will open during the month of August.
From twitter.com/aroundcarmel and aroundcarmel.com:
Check out La Mie Emilie - GREAT croque monsieur, delish croissants and child friendly. Terrific addition to the Arts & Design District.