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The lunch menu at the Hayes Valley restaurant is decidedly French casual, ranging from staples such as the grilled ham and cheese sandwich called croque monsieur ($13) to seasonal favorites including heirloom tomato grilled cheese ($13).
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar Jim Carlton 2011
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Thin, 10-inch slices of toast are the base for tartines that range from simple, such as croque monsieur (ham chiffonade, gruyere, bechamel, $10) and ratatouille ($12); to decadent, such as duck confit (with cucumbers, plum sauce and scallion, $19).
An Escape to France 2010
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From there I moved on to French toast, croque monsieurs.
The Bird House Kelly Simmons 2011
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Eventually they'll even fix your brunch jones, turning out Hangover Sandwiches from croque monsieurs/ madames to croissants stuffed with bacon, egg & cheese --despite Jay-Z being all about the cheddar, you know Swizz beats it.
Thrillist: La Silhouette French-American From Some Very Vetted Vets Thrillist 2011
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I had taught him how to make a croque monsieur at ten, and by the time he was in high school, instead of taking his prom date to the country club for dinner, he made her steak on our patio.
The Bird House Kelly Simmons 2011
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For a warm lunch, go on Tuesdays for the croque monsieur special and grab one of the tables in the back.
Not Just Desserts 2011
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The menu, which is vegetarian-friendly, includes Vietnamese spring rolls, croque-madame, shawarma or Robespierre grilled lamb, veggies and potatoes on a baguette.
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With more than 1,400 easy-to-follow recipes for every occasion, it is an authoritative compendium of every classic French dish, from croque monsieur to cassoulet.
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South Park Caf é 's croque monsieur ($9) is a tasty combination of cheese, ham and crusty bread and just the right size.
Favorite Lunches, Served With a Twist Ben Worthen 2010
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With more than 1,400 easy-to-follow recipes for every occasion, it is an authoritative compendium of every classic French dish, from croque monsieur to cassoulet.
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