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Pardon My French

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Week in Review: Council Preserves Caponi Art Park, Pardon My French Closes

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Pardon My French Unexpectedly Closes Its Doors

The bakery, wine bar and cafe closed both its Eagan and Mall of America locations on Sunday, after posting a notice to its Facebook page informing customers.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us The sudden closing of Pardon My French Bakery, which had locations on Cliff Road in Eagan and at the Mall of America, caught the community by surprise on Sunday. "PLEASE tell me this isn't so! There are so few original and interesting places to go in MN, especially south of the river! Is there ANYTHING that can be done?!" Facebook user Kristen Meier wrote on the restaurant's Facebook page. Meier wasn't the only one to lament the closing of the restaurant. Dozens of other Facebook users posted messages of support or sadness after the restaurant announced its closure with an apology on Saturday. "Due to circumstances that are outside of our …

Sunday, December 30, 2012

You Review It: Pardon My French Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar

Tell us what you think of the food and service at Pardon My French by posting a review to Patch's business directory.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Get Out: Weekend Events in and Around Eagan

Looking for things to do this weekend? Look no further than our weekend planner.

Feast on Pancakes at Garlough Environmental Magnet School When/Where: 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 24, at Garlough Environmental Magnet School. Why Go: The Dodge Nature Center's all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast will gather this year at Garlough Environmental Magnet School, which is across the street from the Dodge Nature Preschool.  The GEMS cafeteria will allow us to comfortably accommodate more. Reserved seating: 7:30, 8:15, 9:00, and 10:00 Call 651-455-4531 to reserve your guaranteed seating time. Maple sap collection and syrup production processes will be shared by naturalists and volunteers along with short hikes across Charlton Street to Dodge’s main property. Cost: Members, volunteers, and children 2-years-…

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Get Out: Weekend Events in and Around Eagan

What's going on in and around Eagan this weekend? Find out here!

American Red Cross Blood Drive When/Where: Noon on Friday, Feb. 24 at Culvers on 3445 Oleary Ln. in Eagan. Why Go: Culver's in Eagan is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, February 24th. Give a Pint, Get a Pint! Cost: Free WindWood at Pardon My French When/Where: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 at Pardon My French Bakery, Café and Wine Bar in Eagan. Why Go: Guitarist Chris Kachian and multi-instrumentalist Conrad Miska on flute and saxophone will once again serve up their special blend of popular jazz instrumentals for three hours on Friday evening. Cost: No cover charge. Inver Hills Theatre Presents "The Shadow Box" When/Where: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 at Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights. …

Monday, February 13, 2012

Patch Picks: Valentine's Day Wine List

Local experts recommend their most romantic wines

Nothing says romance like a fine wine on Valentine's Day.  So, in honor of the holiday, Patch spoke with several local restaurant managers and liquor store owners for their most romantic wine recommendations. The following selections are sure to add elegance and flair to whatever you and your sweetheart have planned for that special day. Wine: Guigal Cotes du Rhone Recommended By: Karla Custer, general manager, Pardon My French Bakery, Café and Wine Bar Why Does This Make the Perfect Valentine's Day Wine? This rich, dry red wine contains notes of ripe cherry and plum with a dash of black pepper. It is typically served with red meat. “It’s a really deep flavor,” said Custer.  Wine: Apothic Red Recommended By: Rob Chapman, Owner, MGM Wine & …

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Jazz, Poetry Slams, Stand-Up Comedy Scheduled on Valentine's Day

What are the Twin Cities Valentine's Day hot spots? Here are a few ideas for you and your special someone on Feb. 14

Listen to a Jazz Performance at Pardon My French When/Where: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday at Pardon My French Bakery, Café and Wine Bar. Why Go: Dine on Lamb Wellington or Champagne Chicken and sip wine with your special someone while you listen to singer and guitarist Joanne Bolles perform at Pardon My French in Eagan. Bolles brings thirty-plus years of training to her shows, and her retinue of songs includes jazz tunes like "La Vie En Rose" and "Route 66." Cost: $69.95 per couple. Reservations recommended. Call 651-454-2233. Collin Moulton and Jamie Blanchard at the Joke Joint When/Where: 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Joke Joint Comedy Club in Lilydale. Why Go: Get ready for a fast-paced and highly engaging mix of stand-up and physical comedy…

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Concert, Book Signing in Eagan This Weekend

Looking for something that will get you out of the house this weekend? We have plenty of ideas.

Editor's Note: To add an event listing to our weekend planner, email david.henke@patch.com.

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