A LA CARTE BASTILLE DAY, OOH LA LA!Byline: Larry Lipson The storming of the Bastille The Storming of the Bastille in Paris occurred on 14 July 1789. While the medieval fortress and prison known as the Bastille contained only seven prisoners, its fall was the flashpoint of the French Revolution and it subsequently become an icon of the French Republic. in 1789 is, to the French, almost the equivalent of our Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. . Consequently, local French restaurants and French clubs join in celebrating Bastille Day, on (or around) July 14. Here are a few places where Bastille celebrations worth consideration will be held: Bistro 45 Address: 45 S. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. Phone: (626) 795-2478. When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, one seating. Menu: Family-style prix-fixe dinner dubbed ``Bastille Day bash and bacchanalia'' begins with duck rillettes Rillettes (French for "planks") is a preparation of meat similar to pâté. Originally made with pork, the meat is cubed or chopped, salted heavily and cooked slowly in fat until it is tender enough to be easily shredded, and then cooled with enough of the fat to form a paste. followed by platters of cassoulet cas·sou·let n. A casserole of white beans, various meats, vegetables, and herbs, slowly simmered or baked in a slow oven. [French, stove dish, diminutive of cassolo, earthenware vessel , pommes frites, steamed mussels, calamari, roast leg of lamb, chicken provencale and grilled sausages. Price: $40 (includes selection eight wines, French and Californian). Tax and tip included. Miscellaneous: Festive decorations. Live entertainment. Casual attire welcome. Cafe des Artistes Address: 1534 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood. Phone: (323) 469-7300. When: 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday. Menu: Three-course prix-fixe dinner consists of frisee fri·sée n. See endive. [French, from feminine past participle of friser, to curl; see frizz1.] Lyonnaise aux lardons, coq au vin coq au vin n. A dish of chicken cooked in red wine. [French : coq, chicken + à, with + vin, wine.] Noun 1. and chocolate profiteroles. Price: $28. Miscellaneous: Entertainment, balloons, festive decorations. Farmers Market Address: 6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles. Phone: (323) 651-4741. When: 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday. Menu: Quiches, crepes, pates, sandwiches and the like. Two full bars. Price: Advance admission tickets $10 (children 10 to 17 $5, under 10 free). Each ticket $2 higher at door. Food and drink tickets available at door. Food items priced from $3 to $6 each. Miscellaneous:This is the French-American Chamber of Commerce's annual ``Bal Populaire'' fund-raiser with music, dancing, entertainment, raffle and auction. Le Chardonnay Address: 8284 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Phone: (323) 655-8880. When: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. Menu: Three-course prix-fixe dinner with choice of terrine maison or salade Sal´ade n. 1. A helmet. See Sallet. Noun 1. salade - a light medieval helmet with a slit for vision sallet helmet - armor plate that protects the head melee, four entrees (pepper entrecote en·tre·côte n. A cut of steak taken from between the ribs. [French : entre, between (from Latin inter; see inter-) + côte, rib (from Latin costa , sand dabs meuniere meu·nière adj. Rolled in flour and fried in butter, usually with lemon juice and chopped parsley sprinkled on top. Used of fish. [French, from (à la) meunière, , beef bourguignon with pasta, poulet roti with pommes frites) and tarte tatin or profiteroles. Price: $25. Miscellaneous: French background music. Le Petit Chateau Address: 4615 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Phone: (818) 769-1812. When: From 4 to 10 p.m., Friday. Menu: Three-course prix-fixe dinner (includes coffee) with soup or salad, choice of six entrees (veal oscar, poulet aux olives, salmon with ginger butter, duckling with bing cherry sauce, pasta with rock shrimp, braised braise tr.v. braised, brais·ing, brais·es To cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small quantity of liquid in a covered container. lamb shanks) and poached pear or creme de caramel. Price: $21.95. Miscellaneous: Regular menu available. Le Sanglier Address: 5522 Crebs Ave., Tarzana. Phone: (818) 345-0470. When: From 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday. Menu:Two three-course prix-fixe meals include a choice of 12 appetizers, 14 entrees (game dishes included) and several desserts. Price: $34.95 or $39.95. Miscellaneous: Regular menu and blackboard specials available. Mimosa Address: 8009 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. Phone: (323) 655-8895. When: 5:30 p.m. to midnight, Friday. Menu: Southwestern French food. Choose from four appetizers, five entrees and nine desserts. Price: Varies according to choices. Miscellaneous: Recorded French music, dancing and regular menu. Taix Address: 1911 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Phone: (213) 484-1265. When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday. Menu: Five-course prix-fixe meal includes an aperitif aperitif (  ·perˈ· , an appetizer, soup du jour, salad and a choice of roast chicken grand-mere, salmon en croute or roast duck and chocolate mousse or creme brulee. Price: $17.95. Miscellaneous: Reservations required. Live French music. Wine Bistro Address: 11915 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Phone: (818) 766-6233. When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday Menu: Three-course prix-fixe meal allows a choice of one per course from seven starters, nine entrees including bouillabaisse and steak frites, and five desserts. Price: $29.95. Miscellaneous: Balloons, festive atmosphere, raffle, champagne toast. Reservations mandatory. |
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