Thursday, July 8, 2010

Celebrating Bastille Day Brasserie Style


"In victory, you deserve Champagne,
in defeat, you need it" Napoleon

On July 14 the French will be celebrating victory and independence on Bastille Day much like we in the United States celebrate ours on the 4th of July.

So, one might inquire, what is Bastille Day?
Bastille Day is a French celebration of the storming of the Bastille, a prison in Paris in 1789. This is seen as the day that celebrates the beginning of a new form of government. A government where there are no more kings and queens and the people themselves rule and make their own decisions.

Come toast victory with us as we celebrate Bastille Day all week, July 13-17 with a fantastically French 3 course menu:

Amuse
Salmon CanapƩ

First
Frog Leg Lyon
or
Onion tart

Second
NiƧoise Salad
or
Arugula Salad Black and Bleu
or
French Onion
or
Leek and Fennel Vichyssoise

Intermezzo
Charged Blood Orange Jus

Third
Lamb or Venison Rack with Lemon Gremolata accompanied by Mint or Goose Berry Jus, Wild Mushroom Risotto and Braised Swiss Chard
or
Halibut En Papiotte accompanied by Roasted Fingerling, wilted Spinach and Pancetta Lardon
or
Center Cut New York with Cabernet Reduction accompanied by Lemon Basil Mash, Braised Brussel Sprouts
or
Duck Confit with Cherry Reduction accompanied by Brown Butter Almond Risotto, Heirloom Baby Carrot

Vegetarian option available upon request
$35pp++
Champagne & Fantastic French Wine Flights Available

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