
Ah yes, Spring is finally here although we don’t have anything to complain about after another wonderful balmy Florida winter. As the car transports are loading up and the oak pollen is no longer painting the town yellow we bid a gracious and thankful adieu to our winter visitors. As the late great Robin Williams said " Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's Party!"
Which brings us to...
Events for April
Sarasota Film Festival April 5th - April 14t
Its mission is "to celebrate the art of film-making and the contribution of filmmakers by hosting an international film festival and developing year-long programs for the economic, educational, and cultural benefit of our community." A number of events and films are at the Sarasota Opera House, across the street from the Bijou Cafe. Join us for lunch or dinner and mingle with the "stars"!
La Musica International Chamber Music Festival April 8th - April 17th
Bringing together the finest musicians from around the world to present exciting programs of familiar and seldom-heard chamber music, Concerts at the Sarasota Opera House , across the street from the Bijou Cafe. We strongly advise reservations in advance for dinner before the concerts.
Easter Dinner at the Bijou Cafe April 21st
Open from 12 noon until 8:00pm Serving our full Dinner menu as well as Special menu below.
Easter Dinner Specials
Sunday April 21, 2019
Soups du Jour
Chilled Creamy carrot with chive blossom and asparagus ribbon Shrimp & Crab Bisque
French Onion Soup Gratinee
Entrees
Pan Seared Florida Red Snapper
With fresh Sorrell sauce, colossal crab and saffron mash
With fresh Sorrell sauce, colossal crab and saffron mash
Veal Scallopini
With rock shrimp, trumpet mushrooms, crispy prosciutto, Madeira demi glace
served with truffle risotto and wilted spinach
Niman Ranch Baked Cured Ham
Apple gastric, warm potato salad with mustard and bacon and pea tendrils
Apple gastric, warm potato salad with mustard and bacon and pea tendrils
Dessert
Lemon Glazed Crepe Cake
With Meyer lemon curd, lavender pistachio tuille
With Meyer lemon curd, lavender pistachio tuille