Simons Maison
Menu Du Jour Large Plate
The Menu Du Jour Large Plate is a bistro-style ceramic dinner plate designed in Canada as a Simons Maison exclusive. It features a glossy cream/ivory finish with black decorative rings and a 'MENU DU JOUR' inscription. The plate measures 10.25 inches (26 cm) in diameter and is dishwasher and microwave safe; matching pieces are sold separately.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Specifications
Bistro-style large plate in shiny ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe.
Dishwasher and microwave safe, matching pieces sold separately, 10.25 inches diameter.
- Material
- Shiny ceramic
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Dinnerware > Plates
Additional Attributes
- Shiny ceramic
- Dishwasher safe
- Microwave safe
- Matching pieces sold separately
- 10.25 inches diameter
- Simons Maison exclusive
- Designed in Canada
- Bistro-style
- Everyday use
Product Insights
The Menu Du Jour Large Plate by Simons Maison combines a casual café aesthetic with functional durability, featuring a white ceramic body and glossy glaze that seals the 'MENU DU JOUR' pattern for longevity. At $15 CAD, this individually sold plate offers an exclusive design and a 10.25-inch size that fits standard dishwashers and cabinets while holding a full entrée. Its microwave-safe, no-metallic-pigment pattern prevents sparking, and the glaze blocks moisture and reduces thermal shock risk. However, preserving the glossy finish and avoiding glaze clouding requires hand washing, and oven use is not recommended, creating a trade-off between convenience and long-term appearance.
Verified claims
- Design
- White ceramic with glossy finish and 'MENU DU JOUR' pattern evokes a casual café style.
- Value proposition
- At $15 CAD, it's an exclusive Simons Maison design sold individually, not in a required multipack.
- Size
- 10.25-inch diameter fits standard dishwashers and cabinets and holds a full entrée.
- Care requirements
- Microwave and dishwasher safe, but hand washing preserves the glossy finish and oven use is not recommended.
- Appearance
- Glossy ceramic glaze enhances food colors and creates a restaurant-plate look.
- Everyday fit
- The 10.25-inch plate fits standard dishwashers and cabinets and matches restaurant portion sizes.
- Glaze care
- Hand wash with a soft sponge to preserve the glossy finish; occasional dishwasher use is safe, though frequent machine washing may cloud the glaze over time.
- Thermal shock
- Avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent microfractures.
- Moisture barrier
- Glaze seals the porous ceramic body against moisture penetration, which helps keep the plate cooler in the microwave.
- Pattern safety
- Decorative pattern contains no metallic pigments, so it won't spark in the microwave.
- Temperature behavior
- The sealed glaze keeps the plate cooler in the microwave; warmth after reheating comes primarily from hot food.
- Sold individually
- The Menu Du Jour plate is offered as a single piece, so buyers can purchase exactly the number they need without committing to a multipack.
- Origin
- The plate is designed in Canada but manufactured overseas.
- Design exclusivity
- The bistro design is a Simons Maison exclusive not available through mass-market retailers like IKEA and Target.
Product record
- Title
- Menu Du Jour Large Plate
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
A bistro-style plate for everyday meals
This large plate is designed for enjoying everyday meals, with a bistro-style look that suits daily dining. It's dishwasher and microwave safe, so reheating leftovers and cleaning up afterwards stay simple.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Menu Du Jour Large Plate: Choose this if you want a large 10.25 inch (26 cm) ceramic dinner plate with a bistro-style look, featuring a raised rim, two thin black concentric rings, and the printed text 'MENU DU JOUR' on a shiny off-white/cream (Patterned White) finish. It is dishwasher and microwave safe and comes in one size. Note that matching pieces are sold separately, so it is sold as a single plate rather than a set.[1,2,3] | Large Minimalist Plate: Choose this if you want a large, everyday dinner plate in a minimalist style: it is a 10.25-inch (26 cm) round ceramic plate with low sloping sides, a shallow well, a subtly raised rim, and a glossy glaze, offered in one size in Off White or Hazelnut. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, and matching pieces are sold separately rather than included. Note that the retailer positions it as an elegant minimalist piece, so it favors a simple look over decorative patterning.[4,5,6,7] | Pastel Speckles Large Plate: Choose this if you want a large 10.5 inch (27 cm) stoneware dinner plate with a hand-applied reactive glaze in dense pastel speckling, available in Mint/Pistachio Green or Pink, with a narrow golden-brown rim. It is dishwasher and microwave safe, and each piece is described as beautifully unique, though it may vary slightly from the photo. Matching pieces are sold separately if you want to build out the look.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A round cream/ivory ceramic plate with a raised rim, printed double thin black rings near the inner edge and the text 'MENU DU JOUR' at the top. The plate surface holds two slices of toasted bread with small square pats of butter and a cream-handled metal butter knife resting on the right side, partially occluding the rim design.
- Plate shape and rimRound plate with a slightly raised outer rim and a flat well; rim edge is continuous and visible around the right half of the plate.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.62 · h 0.66 (high) - Rim decorationTwo evenly spaced thin concentric black rings printed close to the inner rim, following the plate curvature.
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x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.56 · h 0.54 (high) - Plate text“MENU DU JOUR”
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x 0.55 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Surface finishPlate interior appears smooth and matte or low-sheen cream/ivory ceramic with visible food crumbs and light butter smears.
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x 0.36 · y 0.30 · w 0.48 · h 0.46 (high) - Food on plateTwo toasted bread slices placed on the plate interior, each topped with a small square pat of butter; crumbs are scattered around the well.
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x 0.48 · y 0.33 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high) - Butter knife restingButter knife with a light cream plastic handle and a metal blade lies diagonally across the right side of the plate, blade tip near the plate interior and handle extending off-center toward the lower right.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.39 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene on a tabletop including a folded newspaper, an amber glass mug, part of an amber chair and chrome chair legs; soft directional lighting from above left casts mild shadows.
- Newspaper propFolded newspaper placed above and to the left of the plate, pages splayed and forming a layered prop under a mug.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.38 · h 0.30 (high) - Amber glass mugTransparent amber-colored glass mug with a handle sits on top of the newspaper near the plate's upper edge.
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x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Chair and floor glimpsesLower-left corner shows an amber translucent chair seat and chrome chair legs over a tiled floor with small dark diamond accents.
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x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high) - Tabletop and backgroundPlate sits on a smooth gray tabletop panel; a textured light wall is visible along the top-right edge of the frame.
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x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven soft directional lighting from the upper left creates gentle shadows under the plate rim, mug, and knife, with no harsh highlights.
Colors
cream ivory· plate surface#C5BCB3black· rim printed rings- Plate shape and rimRound plate with a slightly raised outer rim and a flat well; rim edge is continuous and visible around the right half of the plate.
- 02
Product
A round off-white ceramic plate with a raised rim, two thin black concentric rings near the inner rim and the printed text 'MENU DU JOUR' at the top inside the rim.
- Overall shapeCircular plate with a flat central well and a raised, slightly rounded outer rim visible from a top-front angled view.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.48 (high) - Surface finishSmooth, glossy ceramic surface with uniform off-white/cream glaze across the visible face.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.32 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Decorative ringsTwo thin black concentric rings printed near the inner edge of the rim, following the plate curvature.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.50 · h 0.38 (high) - Printed text on rim“Single-line printed text 'MENU DU JOUR' centered at the top inner rim between the rings.”
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x 0.44 · y 0.33 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible wear or markingsNo visible chips, cracks, or stains on the plate surface in this view.
Other
Staged tabletop scene with a neutral textured wall background, a folded newspaper to the left, a knife and fork with cream handles as props, and a translucent amber chair visible at the lower left corner.
- Tabletop surfaceFlat, smooth tabletop with a muted warm gray finish reflecting soft studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 0.98 · h 0.40 (high) - Knife propStraight-bladed table knife with a cream-colored handle placed above the plate; handle has two visible rivets.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Fork propShort fork with a cream-colored handle resting on the right rim of the plate; metal tines overlap the plate edge.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Newspaper propFolded newspaper placed on the left side of the tabletop, partly overlapping the table edge and visible in the upper left quadrant.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Chair fragmentUpper corner of a translucent amber seat visible at the bottom left corner of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from above-left producing gentle shadows under the plate and utensils and mild specular highlights on the plate rim and metal tines.
Colors
warm cream· plate bodyblack· decorative rings and text- Overall shapeCircular plate with a flat central well and a raised, slightly rounded outer rim visible from a top-front angled view.