The Dog Days of Summer

Summer afternoon - "Summer afternoon to me, those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”

Henry James

Without a doubt, Summertime is wonderful. It is filled with friends, family, outdoor activities and delicious food and drink! In catering, helping to create summertime memories for clients can be hot, sometimes nerve wracking and stressful but always extremely rewarding. It can be hard work but it is always fun. 

 The Café Louise staff has sweated out many successful summertime parties over the years. The Dog Days of Summer never stop us from creating lasting memories and great food for our clients.

Louise's "American Gothic"

The Kitchen at The Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington

One of the most gratifying and motivating factors about event planning and catering is the satisfaction of creating beautiful and scrumptious meals for our clients enjoyment... suffering through the summer heat or not! 

Café Louise Staff

Our Café Louise staff share a warm camaraderie and we enjoy both having and hearing about one another’s “down time”. Whether it is a shared story about a lovely restaurant meal with the family or a fun day at the lake or beach…Here are a few photos of our key staff with family enjoying 
the Dog Days Off!

My Husband Bill and Daughter Isabelle on my birthday!

Pastry Chef Lesley's Boys

Executive Chef David's Children

The Dog Days of Summer are the hottest stretch of the season. Make a cool drink, sit back and relax by the water. And, it's never too hot to eat and share great food!

Our signature Summer Cocktail is:

Ice Tea Punch

1 Part Fresh Brewed Tea

1 Part Orange Juice

1 Part Apple Juice

1 Part Cranberry Juice

1 Part Absolut Vodka (Flavored or Not!)
And a Sprig of Fresh Mint from the garden!

 Here’s to the Dog Days!

Bon Appétit!