Commemorating the beginning of the French revolution and the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14, 1789, Bastille Day has turned into a celebration of French culture and cuisine! Check out what’s going on in Los Angeles.
Les Noces du Figaro
Head to DTLA and this French bistro will be serving a special, French-only, menu that will have Francophiles yelling “oui, s’il vous plaît!” Les Noces du Figaro’s menu will include: Soupe a L’Oignon (caramelized onion cooked in a beef and chicken broth, topped with croutons and Gruyere cheese); Demi-Douzaine d’Escargots; Les Moules a la Marinieres (white wine, shallots, parsley and a dash of cream); Coq Au Vin (half organic chicken slowly braised in a red wine sauce, served with mushrooms, slab bacon, carrots and mashed potatoes); Parmentier de Legumes (layers of lentils cooked with curry and cumin, vichyssoise carrot, diced eggplant and zucchini topped with mashed potatoes). $35; Monday, 5-9 pm; 618 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.622.2116
Bouchon Beverly Hills
On Sunday, celebrate with live music, balloon artist, face painting, oysters and other menu specials and more. 235 North Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.271.9910
L’Assiette Steak Frites
On Monday, sip free Kir Royales during dinner! 7166 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.274.2319
Napoléon’s Macarons
Celebrate by snatching up specialty red, white and blue macarons. 608 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210; 818.291.9160
Piano Bar
Celebrate in Hollywood where La Belle et la Bête will put their unique spin on french classics from the 20s through the 60s. 6429 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.466.2750
