Two things i often get cravings for are Croque Monsieur sandwiches and deviled eggs. Does anyone know where in town I could find my two favorites? Thanks in advance for telling me how easy they are to make at home, but i'd really like recommendations for restaurants / markets that offer them.
COMMENT 351165
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2012-12-06 08:16 PM |
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Renaud's Patisserie and Bistro
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NATURE BOY
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2012-12-06 09:00 PM |
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Thanks, 165, i looked at Renaud's website and that Croque does look mighty tasty! But deviled eggs? Johnny's Greek Italian Deli (RIP) used to have the best. Where to get them now?
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COMMENT 351217P
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2012-12-07 12:25 AM |
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Oh, Johnnies . . . Remember the candy-coated chick peas in the bulk bins? The marbled halvah? Sigh . . .
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ANDY
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2012-12-07 06:30 AM |
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Maggies (State and Anapamu) and Stella Cafe have good Croque Monsieur. Maggies is best.
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COMMENT 351246
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2012-12-07 07:34 AM |
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Not for the faint of heart, but if you're planning a driving trip, go up the coast to Fandango Restaurant in Pacific Grove. Their CM is almost worth the drive itself. From their website: The Sandwich
2 slices white bread
2 pieces thinly sliced ham
2 pieces thinly sliced Swiss cheese
Place the 2 slices of ham between the 2 slices of cheese, then put it all between the 2 slices of bread. In other words, make a ham and cheese sandwich. The trim the crusts from the bread.
The Sauce
2 egg yolks
4 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
2 ounces whipping cream
Salt and pepper
Put egg yolks, cheese, and whipping cream in a bowl and mix with a rubber spatula. Put the sandwich in a pan and pour mixture over it. Bake at 325°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden. Fandango Reservations: 831-372-3456
223 17th Street
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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COMMENT 351262P
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2012-12-07 08:00 AM |
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I thought CM was grilled in a press--the original panini style sando??
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COMMENT 351274
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2012-12-07 08:14 AM |
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Renauds!!!
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COMMENT 351282P
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2012-12-07 08:34 AM |
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http://www.howjsay.com/index.php?word=croque%20monsieur
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COMMENT 351289
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2012-12-07 08:48 AM |
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I love getting these sandwiches in France. Even those served in the railway dining cars are delicious.
After the last trip, I tried making them without much success. Thank you 246 for the recipe. I will try again. Also, I see there is a new French restaurant on State Street in the 700 block that offers a Croque Monsieur, albeit an expensive one. I think the restaurant is "Relais de Paris" or something like that. Haven't tried it yet.
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COMMENT 351290P
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2012-12-07 08:49 AM |
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A great Croque Monsieur is at Anderson's Split Pea in Buellton. It's's substantial enough to bring half home and it heats up pretty well in a frying pan. Add a fruit salad and you've got a great Sunday dinner!
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COMMENT 351307
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2012-12-07 09:18 AM |
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Swiss cheese?!? Not Gruyere?
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COMMENT 351310
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2012-12-07 09:20 AM |
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Vons Deli section has deviled eggs at certain times on platters of a dozen or so. I bought them for a potluck once and they were quite good. I went to get them again a few months later and they didn't have them. I asked and found that they are considered seasonal. You might find them now since it is a season with lots of parties.
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COMMENT 351328P
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2012-12-07 10:15 AM |
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Best deviled eggs in the world (other than the ones my wife makes) are in San Francisco, their eggs were even written up in Travel & Leisure magazine. I wish I could send you a pic, they are awesome! DEVILED EGG | bacon, pickled jalapeño & chive http://www.parktavernsf.com/
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EDHATBARBARA
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2012-12-07 10:34 AM |
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Canfield's has decent deviled eggs.
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EDHATBARBARA
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2012-12-07 10:36 AM |
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Also, C'est Cheese has an outstanding grilled cheese sandwich menu. They don't call it "croque m'sieur" but their truffled grilled cheese with ham added is spectacular!
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COMMENT 351342
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2012-12-07 10:43 AM |
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Combine the 2 and have a Croque Madam, a Croque Monsieur with a fried egg on top.
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COMMENT 351392P
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2012-12-07 12:41 PM |
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Okay......Now I am hungry!
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COMMENT 351418
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2012-12-07 01:36 PM |
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The French Table has a good Croque Monsieur. It comes with salad and a side of potatoes gratin.
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EDHATBARBARA
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2012-12-07 04:47 PM |
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The Summerland Market also has deviled eggs and a darn good egg salad sandwich, too.
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COMMENT 351525
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2012-12-07 05:42 PM |
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EdhatBarbara FTW. I've never been but LOVE egg salad sammies. Thanks for the recommendation.
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COMMENT 351545
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2012-12-07 07:11 PM |
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I satisfy the craving for deviled eggs at Cantwell's on the corner of State and Arrellaga. They always have them.
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NATURE BOY
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2012-12-07 07:42 PM |
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Thanks 545!
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