café noir
Britishnoun
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Expect café noir and café au lait with madeleines and quiche, plus pain perdu with strawberry, lime and basil, and fregola sarda risotto with octopus, from a menu that changes frequently.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2019
The café noir used after dinner, is the very essence of the berry.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
The resulting extract is kept in a tightly corked bottle for making café au lait or café noir as required.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
One night last week—on Thursday night, to be more exact—I found that I could not sleep, having foolishly taken a cup of strong café noir after my dinner.
From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Various
"I have had the café noir," Julian said, indicating his empty cup, which Wade had by accident omitted to clear away.
From Flames by Hichens, Robert Smythe
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