Announcing the Newest La Madeleine {& Giveaway}

This giveaway has ended.  Congratulations to our winner, Natalia!

One of our favorite restaurants is la Madeleine, a chain of adorable cafes with a French countryside theme!  Not only is their food amazing (hello, authentic tiramisu and to-die-for tomato basil pasta salad!), but their staff is always so kind and friendly.   They will occasionally slip a cookie to our sugar-deprived four-year old, or just take a few minutes to chat with us when they deliver our order to the table.

And, DC readers, you’ll be very excited to know that la Madeleine just opened two new locations: one at Tyson’s Corner Center and one in Annapolis, MD.   The Tysons Corner Center la Madeleine Café is located on Level 2A between Lord & Taylor and Macys. Regular hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 9:oo PM, Monday through Saturday, and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Sundays.  The Annapolis la Madeleine Cafe is located at 1861 Annapolis Mall Road, Annapolis MD, 21401.  Their hours of operation are 7:00 AM -9:30PM, Monday through Saturday, and 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM on Sundays.

At these new cafés, you’ll find these new innovations that will make your dining experience more enjoyable:

Centralized ordering/Enhanced food delivery: Guests order from a single location and food is delivered to guest tables. The new ordering and delivery model is designed to reduce wait time and increase efficiency on ordered items.

Modern gourmet kitchen: An efficient and productive gourmet kitchen allows guest to view the signature authentic French cuisine of la Madeleine. The specially designed modular kitchen allows chefs to focus on the cuisine and move with ease between various stations.

New look: A new decor concept combines features of la Madeleine’s country French heritage with a more open floor plan and lighter colors for an updated atmosphere of casual comfort.

Theater-style design: The new theater-style pastry kitchen places la Madeleine’s distinct artisan culinary activities, such as patisserie work, chocolate enrobing, finishing and handwork, upfront for guests inside and outside the café to enjoy.

With indulgent holiday feasting behind us and spring right around the corner, la Madeleine Country French Café is introducing a new entrée to its robust Smart Choices menu.

Salmon and French Lentils (available now through March 19) – $9.99
Savoury and healthy roasted salmon fillet paired with French lentils, seasoned with celery, thyme, kale, tomatoes, onions and roasted garlic. Approx. 520 calories

For those of you who vowed to be more health-conscious in 2013, La Madeleine offers more than 15 satisfying and delicious Smart Choices selections year-round, each less than 600 calories. Smart Choices favorites include Chicken la Madeleine, Mediterranean Paella, Smart Choices Omelette, Smart Choices Salade Sampler, Shrimp and Tilapia Provençal and Tilapia Rustique.  *Menu items may not be available at all locations

La Madeleine is also adding tempting new items to its breakfast and dessert offerings for 2013 – neither of which are great for your waistline, but are oh-so-delectable! 

Eggs Benedict Normandy – $7.49
Two perfectly poached eggs with roasted red and yellow tomatoes and crisp bacon served with hollandaise sauce on a flaky croissant.

Mini Chocolate Almond Tart (available now through March 19) – $1.79
A mini tart filled with delicious vanilla crème topped with rich chocolate ganache and crushed almonds.

Be sure to join their E-club to receive monthly emails on all the delicious things happening at la Madeleine.  When you sign up, you’ll receive an email for a petite Salade or cup of Soupe, and they will send you an email for a free pastry on your birthday.

{Giveaway Details}
Now, to everyone’s favorite part!  La Madeleine is generously offering one of my readers a $25 gift card.  To enter, just let me know your favorite menu item.   This contest is open to the US and will close at 11:59 PM on February 3, 2013.  I will draw the winner by Random.org, and they will have 48 hours to respond to the email notification that they won.

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{Disclosure: La Madeleine is generously sponsoring this giveaway, and gave me a gift card to enjoy.  But, all thoughts and opinions in this post are my own.}