On The Cheese Truck - 5/16/2010

SPECIAL OF THE MONTH: $2 off per pound of CANTAL VIEUX, one of the oldest cheeses ever made. Julius Caesar was reportedly eating this cheese when he conquered Gaul, which is France now.






Ubriaco del Piave (the drunk from Piave)
- an earthy, milky paste with a red wine flavor
- bathed in red grape must for 45 days

Rocastin
- a very creamy paste with a sweet taste

Reblochon
- lightly nutty, buttery, silky grassy with a rustic and milk aroma
- a sweet flavor with a whey taste

Pont-l'Évêque
- well known for its bouquet
- with a strong pungent aroma that is not for the timid

Saucisson Sec / Dry Salami
- a rich chewy pork product that literally melts in your mouth
- goes best with cornichons and Anchor unsalted butter


Sunny days are here, so there's more BBQ and salads on menus. Laurent has BBQ rub and marinade for your meat and seafood, as well as  six (6) different dressings for your salads.


Don't forget to try his sauces for pasta, meat or fish:

Pomodoro (for pasta, vegetable, meat or fish)

Bolognese (very HOT, for pasta)

Walnut Pesto (multiple use: pasta, veggie, sandwich, fish)

Black peppercorn cream sauce (meat and fish)

Sage cream sauce (pumpkin ravioli and shrimps & scallops)

Mushroom cream sauce (pasta and meat)


People’s comments about Laurent Bonjour's sauces:

“Tried every brand but your sauces are the best ones."

“Your sauces are so good, I need to have them at least twice a week.”

“I wish I could find it in every store.”                www.cheesecorner.net


At the Larchmont Farmers Market every Sunday, 9 am - 2 pm, rain or shine!

** Takes Visa and MasterCard for $20.00 minimum or $1.00 fee for less. **

Free Summer Drinks at The Coffee Bean!

Get your summer started with an Ultimate Ice-Blended Drink that's gratis ~

Enjoy a complimentary 12-ounce Ultimate Ice-Blended Drink
on Tuesday May 11th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Limit one per person!

Try the Honey-Kissed, Caramel or Dark Chocolate ~

@ The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Larchmont Village

Location: north of 1st Street, south of Beverly Boulevard

Phone Number: (323) 469-4984

Click Here for a Map to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Larchmont

On The Cheese Truck - 5/9/2010

Laurent Bonjour wishes all a Happy Mother's Day!



SPECIAL OF THE MONTH: $2 off per pound of CANTAL VIEUX, one of the oldest cheeses ever made. Julius Caesar was reportedly eating this cheese when he conquered Gaul, which is France now.






Ubriaco del Piave (the drunk from Piave)
- an earthy, milky paste with a red wine flavor
- bathed in red grape must for 45 days

Valencay and Selles-sur-Cher
- a rarefied sour savor with a salty flavor which turns to a sweetness nuttiness

Fleur de Maqui
- a slightly acidic and sour sheep's milk from Corsica
- a mild earthy flavor that becomes sharper with age

Pont l'Eveque
- well known for its bouquet
- with a strong pungent aroma that is not for the timid

Saucisson Sec / Dry Salami
- a rich chewy pork product that literally melts in your mouth


Sunny days are here, so there's more BBQ and salads on menus. Laurent has BBQ rub and marinade for your meat and seafood, as well as  six (6) different dressings for your salads.


Don't forget to try his sauces for pasta, meat or fish:

Pomodoro (for pasta, vegetable, meat or fish)

Bolognese (very HOT, for pasta)

Walnut Pesto (multiple use: pasta, veggie, sandwich, fish)

Black peppercorn cream sauce (meat and fish)

Sage cream sauce (pumpkin ravioli and shrimps & scallops)

Mushroom cream sauce (pasta and meat)

Carbonara cream sauce (long pasta only)


People’s comments about Laurent Bonjour's sauces:

“Tried every brand but your sauces are the best ones."

“Your sauces are so good, I need to have them at least twice a week.”

“I wish I could find it in every store.”                www.cheesecorner.net


At the Larchmont Farmers Market every Sunday, 9 am - 2 pm, rain or shine!

** Takes Visa and MasterCard for $20.00 minimum or $1.00 fee for less. **

Frappuccino Happy Hour at Starbucks!

Happy Hour everyday until May 16 (Sunday) − customers can get a half-price Frappuccino blended beverage from 3:00-5:00 pm. The program is to promote the new "customizable" however-you-want-it Frappuccino.

@ Starbucks in Larchmont Village

Address: 206 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Location: north of 1st Street, south of Beverly Boulevard
East side of street, near fLuXus

Phone Number: (323) 469-1081

Hours: Monday - Saturday: 5:30 am to 9 pm
Sunday: 6 am to 9 pm

Forms of Payment: accepts cash and credit cards



Parking: street                    Accessibility: ok for wheelchairs

Mother's Day Special on Candles @ Romi Cortier Design

All ILLUME CANDLES are 20% off  − just mention seeing the promotion here!

Illume candles are 100% naturally scented and made with essential oils.

A great gift for that very important woman on Mother's Day!

@ Romi Cortier Design on Larchmont Boulevard

Address: 425 N Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004-3013
Location: just north of Beverly Blvd, south of Melrose Avenue
West side of Larchmont Boulevard

Phone Number: (323) 462-1089

Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday, 10 am - 3 pm or by private appointment

Forms of Payment: accepts cash and credit cards

Services: styling, shampoo and blow dry, up do, haircuts (45 minutes for women, 30 minutes for men), color, root touch up, all-over application

highlights - full head on virgin hair, partial head touch up, individual highlights, per foil, corrective color

*complimentary bang trims for existing clients



Parking: street                    Accessibility: ok for wheelchairs

Website: romicortierdesign.com     Email: info@romicortierdesign.com

However-You-Want-It Frappuccino @ Starbucks

You can now have your Starbucks Frappuccino any way you want! Even with soy milk.

* Happy Hour everyday from May 7 (Friday) to May 16 (Sunday):

Get a half-price Frappuccino blended beverage 3:00-5:00 pm.

@ Starbucks in Larchmont Village (Enthusiastically managed by Marc Cataldo ~)

Address: 206 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Location: north of 1st Street, south of Beverly Boulevard
East side of street, near fLuXus

Phone Number: (323) 469-1081

Hours: Monday - Saturday: 5:30 am to 9 pm
Sunday: 6 am to 9 pm

Forms of Payment: accepts cash and credit cards



Parking: street                    Accessibility: ok for wheelchairs

Starbucks Run Club in Larchmont Village meets every Tuesday at 6 pm.