Chef Julian Lopez of Mendocino's iconic Café Beaujolais shares over 85 vibrant recipes that celebrate California coastal cuisine, seasonal ingredients, and the evolution of a beloved restaurant that has charmed generations of visitors.
Seasonal cuisine shines in The New Café Beaujolais Cookbook by Julian Lopez. With more than 85 recipes to suit every taste, Lopez honors the legacy of the chefs and proprietors who came before him while showcasing his own culinary style, which has brought the beloved Mendocino café into a new era. Reflecting the expanded offerings under his leadership—including The Waiting Room pastry and coffee shop, The Brickery craft pizza joint, and a lunch window serving crave-worthy sandwiches—this book captures the spirit of today's Café Beaujolais.
Inside, you'll find recipes for every meal of the day. Start with buttermilk cinnamon coffee cake and a cup of chai, or try duck and waffles for brunch. Enjoy a smash burger or wild mushroom pizza for lunch, and dig into pine-smoked salmon or pasta Bolognese at dinnertime. For dessert, don't miss lemon cheesecake or the seasonal blackberry crisp.
A special highlight: former chef and proprietor Margaret Fox contributes a fresh foreword and a dozen classic recipes that recall the café's storied past. For each, Julian offers a modern interpretation that reflects how the restaurant has evolved. Throughout the book, he also celebrates the farmers and local purveyors who make Café Beaujolais a must-visit destination on California's north coast.
With full-color photography, globally inspired flavors, and stories from one of the state's most cherished restaurants, The New Café Beaujolais Cookbook is a feast for food lovers and home cooks alike.