Break out the berets and baguettes, folks. It’s Decapitated Aristocrats Day! Er, I mean it’s Bastille Day!
I don’t know about you, but this celebration of French independence makes me think of one thing: cheese. For lunch, why not gather up your coworkers for a field trip to Scardello on Oak Lawn? One might ordinarily follow our own Nancy Nichols’ lead with a cheddar sandwich, but for this occasion why not try the Mountaineer, a baguette topped with Beaufort, Raclette and Swiss Gruyere. After all, today we’re getting our French on, oui?
Don’t worry, you have plenty of time to recover before our next gastronomical event, The French-American Chamber of Commerce Celebration of Bastille Day. Direct your favorite music-playback device to Françoiz Breut’s solo version of “Si Tu Disais” (I realize that’s a tad specific, but trust me, you’ll love it) and head over to Lavendou Bistro Provencal. Whilst pondering this momentous foreign holiday, savor a gourmet French meal and sip Mouton Cadet wines provided by Centerrra Wine Company. Better act fast on this, though. A chamber rep just told me they’re nearly booked up. Bon appetit, y’all.
