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Obsessed with French culture or just need another reason to eat, drink and be merry? Francophile or not, restaurants and organizations around NoVA are celebrating the storming of the Bastille with food, drinks and music. Come July 14, celebrate the French Revolution and toast to good health. A votre sante!
Ladies’ Night Bastille Day Party at Sur la Table
July 11, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; July 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Chat and cook with friends and classmates to learn the techniques of French cooking. The menu for the class includes: mussels steamed in champagne and orange, pan-roasted chicken with tarragon and vermouth and honey lavender cream. / Sur la Table Arlington, 1101 South Joyce Street, Suite B-20 Arlington; $79pp
“Marseille and the French Riviera” at The French Embassy
July 12, 7 p.m. -12 a.m. The not-for-profit group, Comité Tricolore, is organizing a Bastille Day celebration at the French Embassy with authentic food from high-end area restaurants, jazz music and a silent auction. A raffle will also take place throughout the night offering luxurious French-themed prizes. /The French Embassy, 4101 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007; $110pp
Date Night, Tour of France Style at Sur la Table
July 12, 6:30 p.m. -8:30 p.m.; July 13, 5 p.m. -7 p.m., 8 p.m. -10 p.m. What’s better than learning how to cook…like a French chef? Join the staff at Sur la Table for a romantic date night focused on the fresh produce of the season. Highlights: Dijon-coriander crusted salmon with lemon dressing and roasted green beans with lemon, herb and capers. / Sur la Table Arlington, 1101 South Joyce Street, Suite B-20 Arlington; $79pp
French Wine Tasting at The Wine House
Wine connoisseurs unite! The Wine House’s own Certified Sommelier, Ryan Jones is treating guests to a tasting of five different French wines, all for free. Sip the flavors of the season. /The Wine House, Old Town Village Fairfax, 3950 University Drive, Suite 212, Fairfax; Free
“A Taste of France” at 2941
July 14, 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.-9:30p.m. Dine on French samplings throughout the afternoon for an “interactive” food and wine experience. Stations will be set up for guests to taste a variety of dishes, all in celebration of the country’s independence day. Or try 2941′s Bastille Day Tasting Menu later in the evening. Guests will be presented a 4-course meal with French wine parings. Both lunch and dinner are all-inclusive. /2941 Restaurant, Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church; $48pp + children under 10 are free; $95pp
Celebrate Bastille Day at Bastille
July 14 The name says it all—Chefs Poteaux, the husband and wife team of Bastille are ready to treat guests to a prix fixe special throughout the entire day. Offerings include authentic fare such as Provencal ratatouille, Moullard duck, Amish chicken and hibiscus crème brûlée. The duo will also be celebrating the French holiday at the James Beard House the next day in New York City—a highlight in any chef’s career—to show off their culinary skills for guests of the James Beard Foundation and the general public./ Bastille, 1201 N. Royal St. Alexandria; $39pp