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Bethesda's La Madeleine Country French Cafe Celebrates National Croissant Day
La Madeleine Country French Café to give free croissants on National Croissant Day.
WHAT: La Madeleine Country French Café, a local favorite for country French cuisine, fresh baked breads and handcrafted pâtisseries, is celebrating a French favorite by offering its loyal guests a free butter croissant for National Croissant Day on Saturday, January 30, 2016.
Legend has it that shortly after Marie Antoinette became queen in the 18th century, she introduced the croissant to France. Originally from Austria, she found herself homesick for her favorite Viennese pastry and requested the Kipfel, which later became known as croissant and gained popularity throughout France.
WHY: It is no secret that the croissant is the single most recognized and loved French treat. La Madeleine plans to showcase its love for the treat on National Croissant Day by rewarding guests with a free, fresh baked butter croissant.
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WHERE: Participating la Madeleine Country French Cafés while supplies last. Click here for a full list of locations. (Note: Select franchise and non-traditional airport locations are not participating)
WHEN: Saturday, January 30, 2016 all day.
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CROISSANT FUN FACTS:
· The croissant became the French national product in 1920
· The croissant started as a luxury product, but by the end of the 19th century, it was middle-class (the rich preferred a good brioche)
· Before the modern croissant, puff pastry was used as a garnish or shell, not to eat on its own
To learn about more events like this, follow la Madeleine on Facebook www.facebook.com/laMadeleineCafe or join their eClub at lamadeleine.com.
About La Madeleine
From its signature fireplace to its crave-worthy food, la Madeleine offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere where guests are invited to come and stay in a casual, French home atmosphere. La Madeleine’s French-inspired fare served throughout the day during breakfast, lunch and dinner features handcrafted entrées, sandwiches, salades and soupes, as well as freshly-baked breads, artisan pâtisseries and several additional distinctive specialties. La Madeleine’s authenticity, innovation and fresh menu items differentiate the brand, creating widespread appeal.
MEDIA CONTACT: Katharine Nichols, 847-897-7495, knichols@allpointspr.com
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