At some point, many of us will have to accept that our diet will have restrictions. The older we get, the more things change.
Hopefully much later down the trail than sooner.
But until then, some of us love our pork, hamburgers, steaks, pancakes, cheesy omelets, ice cream, milk shakes, pies and cakes.
We eat them while we still can.
Oh, did someone say thick French Fries, spicy meatballs and hot pastrami?
With mushrooms and a salad. Just to stay healthy.
Tomorrow is promised to no one.
To get some good down home cooking, you often have to travel to smaller towns, especially in the South, to dine on some mouth-watering, fried, greasy, juicy and downright super tasty meat filled meals.
Often is the operative word. Not always.
Even in the big cities all over America, there are certain establishments that serve some incredibly delicious dishes like mom made.
Especially if she was from France.
At times even better.
Mimi’s Café is one of them.
Mimi's Cafe is a US restaurant chain with 145 locations in 24 states.
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Originally headquartered in Irvine, California, its headquarters is in Dallas, Texas since 2014 after 36 years in California. It serves French and American food, with French decor and themes.
For those of us who have dined there, it has been one of the best culinary experiences of our life. We truly loved their food.
The San Francisco Bay Area has it all and there is a Mimi’s Café located in the suburb of Antioch.
Antioch is the second largest city in Contra Costa County, California.
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Located in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area along the San Joaquin-Sacramento River Delta, it is a suburb of San Francisco and Oakland. The city's population was 102,372 at the 2010 census and estimated to be 110,542 in 2015.
Antioch is one of the oldest towns in California, since 1848.
The weather there is warm and sunny and the village provides you with both the feeling of living close to a large San Francisco metropolis and living in the country.
They are the perfect host for Mimi’s Café.
Time for a visit. At mimiscafe.com they smile as warmly as the East Bay weather, “In France, a meal is something that's meant to be savored, not rushed. That's the idea behind Mimi's Cafe, a gathering spot that welcomes those looking to enjoy good company while indulging in dishes prepared from high-quality ingredients.
Our sauces and dressings are scratch-made in small batches, and each plate we serve is an attempt at perfection. There’s something for everyone at Mimi’s — come in and find your favorite.”
See what we mean?
They have some incredible offerings and some sweet smelling news to speak to that.
Please enjoy.
Mimi's Brings the Soul of France to Your Table with New Spring Menu
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Neighborhood Bistro introduces 15 new French-inspired lunch and dinner dishes
March 13, 2019 PRNewswire -- We invite you on a flavorful adventure with Mimi's. Today, the bistro introduces delicious new menu items inspired by the essence of France.
Mimi's will offer a new $10.99 lunch menu, available Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The new menu allows guests to choose a salad or soup, including the classic French Onion and an entrée from a selection of new French-inspired sandwiches, including a returning favorite, the Turkey Royale Baguette, all served with fries. Mimi's has also expanded its must-order shareables for those who prefer to travel with their taste buds. To name one, Mimi's has added Hummus and Crudités, fresh seasonal veggies served with garlic roasted hummus, ranch and crostinis.
Mimi's is introducing new French-inspired entrées with sandwiches, quinoa salads and pastas including:
- Grilled Chicken Pesto Baguette, grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, mixed greens, tomato and pesto mayonnaise drizzled with balsamic dressing on a toasted baguette.
- Smoked Salmon Baguette, smoked salmon, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onion and dill cream cheese on a toasted baguette.
- Parisian Ham Baguette, thinly-sliced smoked ham, brie cheese, mixed greens and fig mustard on a toasted baguette.
- Turkey Hummus Sandwich, slow-roasted turkey, hummus, baby spinach, tomato, cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese and balsamic dressing on toasted whole wheat bread.
- Croque Monsieur, thinly-sliced smoked ham and swiss cheese served warm on toasted sourdough topped with mornay sauce and melted parmesan cheese.
- Chicken & Quinoa Mediterranean Salad, pulled roasted chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, onions, olives and quinoa on romaine lettuce and kale tossed in red wine shallot vinaigrette.
- Berry Spinach & Shrimp Quinoa Salad, two skewers of grilled shrimp, fresh strawberries, blueberries, crumbled feta cheese and quinoa on baby spinach tossed in fat-free raspberry vinaigrette.
- Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta, grilled chicken and mushrooms with linguine pasta tossed in a creamy mustard sauce.
A flavorful adventure is never complete without Mimi's delectable French desserts. Adding to the classic Crème Brûlée and Apple Pie, new additions include:
- Crème Caramel, a rich and silky custard topped with caramel sauce.
- Classique Cheesecake, velvety cheesecake with a graham cracker crumb crust. Served with strawberry purée and a fresh strawberry.
- Triple Berry Crumble, warm berry crumb cake topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
"At Mimi's we honor our heritage by continually introducing fresh and delicious French flavors," said Tiffany McClain, Senior Director of Marketing for Mimi's. "Our Spring Menu is inspired by the essence of France, which means we must have a strong focus on quality. At Mimi's we source only the best ingredients for each dish. From our new baguette sandwich menu, to our fresh quinoa and chicken or shrimp salads to creamy pastas and indulgent desserts, we've created a piece of France that anyone can enjoy."
Mimi's new menu will be available at all locations. Mimi's also showcases every meal with its house wines from Bordeaux, France available for $6 a glass and $22 a bottle every day. For locations, complete menu, including breakfast all day and hours of operation, visit www.mimiscafe.com.
About Mimi's
Founded in 1978, Mimi's is a neighborhood bistro offering fresh, hand-prepared American-French comfort food and bistro classics for brunch all day, lunch, dinner and special celebrations. Owned by Dallas-based Le Duff America, Inc., the North American subsidiary of global bakery-cafe leader Groupe Le Duff, headquartered in Rennes, France, Mimi's has 80 locations in 16 U.S. states. Mimi's sources the freshest ingredients, inspiring its French bistro classics and American comfort food. A full menu and more information are available at www.mimiscafe.com.
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