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Cafe du Jour
August 22, 2007
I went to Cafe du Jour this evening under the recommendation of Cynthia Closkey, and my, was it lovely.
The only problem I had was, when presented with this meal, baked brie and sliced apple with spring honey and a berry reduction (wha?), I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. Do you spread? Do you dip? Do you layer? I’ve never been too cultured with food. I enjoy filet mignon on a similar level with Pop-Tarts.
I spent most of my time looking around, it was so pretty, and once I got a flow going with the food, I was in a very happy place. And? It was cheap. Dinner and dessert for $10. That, and the staff was so sweet, it was almost more comfortable being there alone.
I may have found a first favorite restaurant.
Categories: Daily, Pittsburgh
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:25 pm
That looks delicious.
Take me with you next time!
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:39 pm
It’s hard to eat there in the summer (HOT), but I think it’s the perfect place to drink tea and write. If it’s not crowded.
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Looks super amazing. Where is it? Do they have funny hours of operation? I need to go there!
August 22nd, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Jennie - It’s right on Carson, between 10th and 11th! Actually, it’s only open for lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays, but every other day they’re open 11:30 to 10pm. I highly recommend it.
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:15 pm
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I love going there, and I like the BYOB policy b/c it keeps everything affordable. I’ve never had the chance to eat in the courtyard out back, but your photos make it clear it’s even better there. The owners and staff are charming, so low-key and sweet. Now I need to plan my next visit there too.
August 23rd, 2007 at 12:00 am
Look at you making all kinds of connections! That food looks delicious but I would also have NO idea how to eat it.
August 23rd, 2007 at 10:54 am
We should have a Pgh women’s blogger meet up there!
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:30 am
Marianne - I’m so glad I’m not alone. Really. I felt like an ass.
Jennie - GENIUS! We’re going to have a whole list of places to go!:)
August 23rd, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Looks romantic.
August 23rd, 2007 at 6:08 pm
That dish reminds me of those places where they have a dozen different utensils that make you wonder who the hell had so much time on his hands to invent so many ways to eat fish.
And the way the food is arranged reminds me of Odie from Garfield.
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:52 pm
Where is this at? I need to get out and start exploring some new places here in Pittsburgh.
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:57 pm
I’ve never eaten any where like that before. Then again, I am a very picky eater and probably wouldn’t order any thing off of the menu. The dish looks annoying perfect (as Julia Roberts would put) and I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I would’ve thought a place like that would cost $50 a plate!
August 24th, 2007 at 2:53 am
Leslie - lol! It is sort of dog-like.
Jesse - Right on Carson. There’s a lot of little hidden places on the South Side.
Jake - It’s BYOB, which keeps the food cheap. I’m usually pretty picky also, but I was impressed.
August 26th, 2007 at 8:45 am
I grew up in Pittsburgh - left around the age you arrived. I needed a bigger town. But it so resonates, and gave me so much. Here are a couple of posts about it - you can delete if you think I’m being self-promoting - I just thought you’d be interested. Give my love to the Incline… the biggest treat of my childhood!
Homestead: http://dontgelyet.typepad.com/dontgeltoosoon/2007/06/this_morning_th.html
My wedding on the Gateway Clipper: http://dontgelyet.typepad.com/dontgeltoosoon/2007/05/her_wedding_and.html
August 27th, 2007 at 11:12 am
Rachel that food looks awesome! Especially for $10. Why don’t I live in Pittsburgh again? We could be roommates.