The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Everything's been put back to rights after our spectacular Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch. and we've turned the page to get ready for the Christmas holiday season.

From hosting holiday parties to entertaining patrons coming to and from the wonderful winter activities that abound, Chez Daniel loves to be in the midst of it all!

Planning a holiday celebration for your family or company this year? From small, intimate dinner parties, to large-scale corporate events with entertainment, dancing, and more, Chez Daniel's experienced catering managers can help you pick the perfect space and plan an ultimately memorable event. Contact our team today for more information!

We're also excited to be offering coffee, tea, and specialty espresso drinks at our coffee bar, City Blend, recharging shoppers hunting elusive Christmas list items at Southtown. Coming back from ice skating at Centennial Lakes? Warm up with a hearty bowl of our house-made French Onion or Cream of Mushroom Soup.

One final note, remember that Chez Daniel offers our weekly Champagne Brunch every Sunday. It's a great way to take some time to enjoy a meal with family and friends in the midst of the busiest time of year. Stop, relax, and enjoy all the season has to offer!

Thanksgiving en français?

This Thanksgiving, spice up your spread with some French themed cuisine! We've come across some fabulous ideas that will have everyone at your table saying, "Ooh la la!"

Starters

Cheese Puffs

We suggest going with Comte or Gruyere. Yum!

Baked Brie with Cranberries

A classic holiday favorite

Pate, Smoked Salmon, Assorted Cheeses, Grapes Platter

Salads

Roasted Pears with Candied Pecans and Roquefort Cheese

We'll be serving this one at our Thanksgiving Day Brunch

Warm Green Bean Salad with Toasted Walnuts

Many French salads are actually served warm

Side Dishes

Herbed Zucchini and tomato Tian

Actually quite healthy

Pear & Red Onion Gratin 

Would make a fantastic substitute for stuffing

Butternut Squash Gratin with Onion & Sage 

Again, would make a fantastic substitute for stuffing

Alternative Main Courses

Duck with Apple & Cherry Sauce

Great if you're not big on turkey or wanted a second meat to serve

Classic Pot au Feu

Slow Roasted Beef served with Potatoes and Vegetables

The Finale! 

Apple Brioche Cake

Pumpkin Maple Creme Brulee

A harvest twist on a classic favorite

Profiteroles

Serve filled with ice cream a la Chez Daniel or your own pastry cream preference!

Basque Custard Torte

White Chocolate Lemon Mousse

Hopefully this has given you some healthy Francophilean inspiration for your Thanksgiving celebration! Make sure you have plenty of your favorite French wines available to pair with your menu choices!

~ Bon Appetit & Joyeux Thanksgiving ~

Joyeux Thanksgiving

With the holidays just around the corner, don't stress about your plans. Chez Daniel has taken our weekly Sunday brunch and expanded it for Thanksgiving Day.

Incorporating your family's traditional favorites (and some sure to be new favorites) into our already expansive brunch menu, Chez Daniel has planned a brunch that will both delight and satisfy our guests!

Let us do the cooking and cleaning up, so you can enjoy your holiday this year! 

For reservations, please contact us at 952.888.4447.

Also, if you can't make it on Thanksgiving Day, feel free to join us on a Sunday. We offer a great Sunday brunch weekly from 10:30am - 2pm. A great way to celebrate or simply satisfy those brunch cravings before you squeeze in the game or some holiday shopping!

Parlez-Vous Français?

Chez Daniel is the perfect place to host a French class excursion! With the option to choose a plated breakfast, plated lunch or dinner, or even a buffet dinner, Chez Daniel's expert staff will work with you to ensure that the students' have an entertaining and significantly cultural experience.

Our executive chef, Pierre Jean, was actually born in France and works diligently to present a menu of traditional French favorites. From Croissant, Crepes and Quiche Lorraine to French Onion Soup, Boeuf Bourguingnon, and Bouillabaisse to Coq au Vin and Croque Monsieur, students and chaperones alike will be delighted with the variety, choices, and utmost quality of the dishes presented.

Make sure you finish your meal with our signature dessert, profiteroles (cream puffs filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with hot fudge and whipped cream)!  

Please contact our catering manager, Sheri DeGeorge, at 952-967-8704 to schedule your class' function.

Venez Chez Daniel avec votre classe et régalez vos èleves avec ma cuisine Française!  - Pierre Jean