November 2020 Newsletter

Greetings from L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques Brasserie: The upcoming holidays are here at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie; our favorite time of the year. Even though this year feels a little bit different, we remain committed to making your dining experience safe, yet still a magical one you will remember.  The extraordinary holiday decorations are being put into place. Our three fireplaces will be roaring inside to warm you and, for those who love cozying up outside, our firewood is stocked for our Jacques’ Brasserie fire-pit. On our specialty cocktail menu is our hot spiced mulled wine and spiced Virginia ciders, perfect for warming the soul.  We’ve added our famous pumpkin mousse cake to the dessert menu this month, and Papa’s traditional yule log will be available just after Thanksgiving.  We’ve also added a series of meals ‘Chez Vous’ (To Go), so you can enjoy our meals from the comfort of your own home if you choose. Our November premier, socially-distanced events are nearly sold out (we have just a few tables remaining at our Grand Boisset Wine Tasting & Dinner next Thursday), but we will be releasing our December events lineup very soon.  As a friendly reminder, we have taken several additional measures in our restaurant. All of our dining options are in socially-distanced rooms (seven feet and more) with high ceilings and new HVAC upgrades. Our dedicated staff, in masks and gloves, limit interactions to only those that are necessary. We are following recommended safety protocols by the CDC to keep your dining experience safe and enjoyable. To view our in-person dining holiday schedule and hours of operation please click here. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! All of us at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie hope to see you during the upcoming holiday season. Until next month, Chef Jacques, Paul Haeringer, and the L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie team Upcoming Events, News, and Holiday Schedules November Events Limited Seats Available Sunday, Nov. 8th, 2020, 6:00pm– Two for Tonight Romantic Soiree & Dinner Experience with Alex Barnett (sold out) Thursday, Nov. 19th, 2020, 6:00pm- Grand Boisset Burgundy Wine Tasting & Dinner with Neil Ruane (two tables remain – reserve here) Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 2020, 11:00am- A November Harvest Musical Brunch with Jarrett Laskey  (sold out) Sunday, Nov. 29th, 2020 11:00am- A Thanksgiving Weekend Musical Brunch with John Sweet (sold out) View All Events In The News Innovations in the Restaurant Industry “‘L’Auberge Chez François & Jacques’ Brasserie—Keeper of Memories’ Set on six acres of the bucolic Great Falls countryside, L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie offer room to roam—and plenty of space for social distancing. Chef Jacques Haeringer’s raison d’être is to share his love of good food and wine. This is still the place to celebrate the moments of your life.”  -Viva Tysons “For a French country escape try L’Auberge Chez François in Great Falls, which serves an elegant weekend luncheon. Classic dishes like lobster bisque and beef bourguignon can be ordered a la carte or as part of a generous prix-fixe in the lovely garden.” -Washingtonian Magazine     L’Auberge Chez François Gifts Culinary Gift Ideas For The Ones You Love   Gift giving season is upon us and we’ve got you covered! Browse Chef Jacques’ Store and choose from a variety of gifts for the special people on your list! Gift certificates, cook books, chocolate truffles, wine glasses and more. All of our items come wrapped in our custom red gift box! Shop Now     Thanksgiving 2020 Dine In or Chez Vous (To You!) Reservations Still Open   Dine In It’s not too late to enjoy your Thanksgiving L’Auberge Chez François style! Dine-in reservations can be made by calling us at 703-759-3800. Click here to view Thanksgiving Day information! Chez Vous (To You) Or, enjoy our L’Auberge Chez François Thanksgiving Celebration Experience Chez Vous (To You) in your own home! Our Thanksgiving Chez Vous experience includes Murray’s 16-18 lb. all-natural roasted bird and an abundance of our classic holiday sides from Papa Haeringer’s hand-written recipe book from his homeland of Alsace.  Serving eight, all items will be packed family-style. Limited quantities available; early ordering highly encouraged. Click here to view our chez vous menu and place your order for pick-up! Upcoming Holiday Schedule CHRISTMAS EVE DINING EXPERIENCES Thursday, December 24, 2020 Lunch: 5-Course Dining Experience 11:30am to 1:00pm Dinner: 7-Course Dining Experience 1st Seating — 4:30pm to 6:00pm 2nd Seating — 8:15pm to 9:15pm CHRISTMAS DAY — CLOSED Friday, December 25, 2020 NEW YEAR’S EVE DINING EXPERIENCES Thursday, December 31, 2020 Lunch: 5-Course Dining Experience 11:30am to 1:00pm Dinner: 7-Course Dining Experience 1st Seating — 4:30pm to 6:00pm 2nd Seating (Gala) — 8:15pm to 9:15pm NEW YEAR’S DAY — CLOSED Friday, January 1, 2021 New Year’s Eve Gala Celebrate the New Year with one of our fabulous dining experiences at L’Auberge Chez François! For lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm, we will be serving our Traditional 5-Course New Year’s Eve Dining Experience.  For dinner, our first seating from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm will feature our Traditional 7-Course New Year’s Eve Dining Experience. Our second seating from 8:15pm to 9:15pm, will feature a very special New Year’s Eve Gala 7-Course Dining Experience, plus Chef Jacques’ specials, music, and mais oui, but of course, a champagne toast at midnight to ring in the New Year with L’Auberge Chez François family! Gala guests will be gifted at the end of the night with a special “Chez Vous” New Year’s Confection from Chef Jacques, our House-Made Valrhona Chocolate Truffles infused with Grand Marnier! Chef Jacques, Paul and all of us at L’Auberge Chez François wish you a healthy, happy and prosperous 2021. Reservations can be made now over the phone at (703)-759-3800. Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. 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August 2020 Newsletter

Greetings from L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques Brasserie: We’ve had a lovely season serving al fresco on our two terraces and on our grounds, and I predict a few more weeks of excellent outdoor dining (a chef’s weather predictions are always more accurate than the weatherman’s). Summer produce will remain with us for several more weeks as well. I’m still making my famous tomato salad from the garden. If you haven’t yet made it out to dine on the terrace during these warmer months, there is still time for a summeresque, safe and socially distanced meal outside! We’d love to have you. Our garden is flourishing and producing wonderful herbs and vegetables. Green and purple basil,tarragon, chives, mint, sorrel, sage, lemon verbena and shiso round out the herb section. All vegetables and herbs are harvested and served the same day. We are growing hops and getting ready to harvest for Papa’s Pilsner, in collaboration with Brewmaster, Matt and our friends at Lost Rhino Brewing Company. We will begin planting fall crops including kale, kohlrabi, rutabagas, cabbage, spinach and several types of fall lettuces in the coming weeks. It’s great to continue, as per your request, a full slate of special events here at L’Auberge Chez François, and we look forward to the next installments of the popular musical garden brunches, this month with the talented Alex Barnett and our music and cuisine series, featuring the wildly popular Prince Havely. Additionally, L’Auberge Chez François will be hosting delectable “L’Auberge Chez Francois Goes Italian Wine Dinner”. Enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to see you soon! Until next month, Chef Jacques, Paul Haeringer, and the L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques Brasserie team Upcoming Events Friday, September 11, 6:00pm LIMITED SEATING Grand Summer’s Eve Music & Cuisine Outdoor Event Please join Chef Jacques and team for a very entertaining and enjoyable music and cuisine evening on Friday, September 11th, 2020 at 6:00pm in our large covered garden terrace. Complete with plenty of room for social distancing, six cooling fans, cafe bistro lighting and pastoral views of our 6 acres, two on-site gardens, koi pond, blooming flowers, our “Grande Tent” will be the perfect place for a relaxing and uplifting musical evening with featured vocalist Prince Havely, served with with Chef’s  delectable five course meal! Oo la la! Reserve Tickets Sunday, September 13, 11:00am LIMITED SEATING A Very Special Summer Musical Brunch Outdoor Event Our covered terrace will be the perfect place for a relaxing and uplifting musical brunch on Sunday, September 13th, 2020 at 11:00am, featuring the music of classical guitarist Alexander Barnett. Chef Jacques has created a superb Sunday brunch menu for you to enjoy, accompanied by special brunch cocktails, of course, as you enjoy the afternoon’s music. Why not spend your Sunday with us, listening to beautiful music and Cheers! Please sign up early as there is limited seating. Merci Beaucoup and see you there! Reserve Tickets     Friday, September 25, 6:00pm LIMITED SEATING Sommelier Wine Dinner – A Tour of Northern Italy   Our travel plans are cancelled, but aroma and flavor can still take us to far-away places. Join us for a tour of Northern Italy through wine and cuisine, Friday, September 25th. From the rolling hills of Prosecco and Valpolicella in the Veneto, to the steep sea-side terraces of Liguria, the foggy Alpine foothills of Piemonte, and more, we will taste the fruit of the Italian sun. Our sommelier, Alex Bardsley, will be your tour guide, and our “Grande Tente” will be the perfect place for a relaxing Chef’s Jacques’ delectable six course Italian-themed repast, featuring five sommelier-chosen exquisite wines from Northern Italy.   Reserve Tickets     Reserve Our Beautiful Private Outdoor Gazebos Perfect for Your Special Occasion with Parties up to 7   Want to dine in our private gazebos  overlooking our beautiful gardens, grounds and koi pond? Call 703-759-3800 to reserve your space for just $75. Each gazebo comes complete with fan and cafe lights and can seat parties up to 7. Perfect for your special occasion! Team Member of the Month This month we honor Marlon Posada as employee of the month, who joined L’Auberge Chez Francois in October 2016.  Marlon started off as a dishwasher, but he quickly moved from the back of the house to a front of the house as a busboy. Marlon is a very quiet and soft spoken young man, but he is a hard worker and an excellent team player. He is  well regarded by all of his peers as well as our guests! Thank you Marlon for the excellent job! Monsieur François Competition Congratulations to Mehrnaz M. of Sterling, Virginia for winning the August Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Mehrnaz will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great work, Mehrnaz! Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. 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July 2020 Newsletter

Greetings from L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques Brasserie: Summer celebrations and special occasions are up and running at full speed at L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques Brasserie. Drum rolls and champagne toasts! Since June 18th, 2020, we have been open for lunch and dinner service every day except Monday and Tuesday with our “Celebrating the Classics” menu (check out our website to view!).We are thrilled to now offer, as per your request our very popular special events, including Music and Cuisine Dinner Series, Musical Brunches, Garden to Table Dinners, and Sommelier Wine Dinners.  Make sure you check out our newsletter and website for updates as seating is limited and sells out quickly. We offer our regular reservations in the dining rooms, under Le Grande Tente on our terrace, and in Jacques’ Brasserie and outdoor pavilion. (All of course socially distanced and more!). Whether you have celebrated and dined with us once or many times during our 66 years since Papa and Mama Haeringer began our family business and journey from downtown D.C., to the “French Countryside” of Great Falls, we sincerely appreciate your continued loyalty and patronage. Below, please find all of our dining options in full swing (plus an exciting new Grande Tente and outdoor space). Dine With Us Inside Our Four Dining Rooms Be transported to France, as you step inside our country inn. Decorated with antiques from Alsace, our dining rooms are complimented with fresh flowers and views of our manicured gardens and more. Relax and enjoy in one of our four bright, beautiful and spacious dining rooms for Lunch and Dinner, featuring our “Celebrating the Classics “prefix menu. Bon Appetit! (Reservations Suggested) Dine L’Auberge Chez Francois “Le Grande Tente” Our L’Auberge Chez Francois “Celebrating the Classics” prefix menu for lunch and dinner, will be offered on the garden terrace in our grand covered 40ft x 55ft tent. Complete with plenty of room for social distancing, six cooling fans, cafe bistro lighting and pastoral views of our 6 acres, two on-on-site garden, koi pond and blooming flowers, our “Grande Tente” will be the perfect place for your celebration and repast. (Reservations Suggested) Dine Jacques’ Brasserie & Outdoor Pavillion The menu and décor at the popular Jacques’ Brasserie are a special tribute to our founder, Papa Francois Haeringer, who opened the original Chez Francois in Washington, D.C. in 1954. The décor you see in the Brasserie are part of the Haeringer family’s heritage and legacy.Our delectable a la carte Jacques’ Brasserie Lunch and Dinner menu will be both offered inside the Brasserie and at Jacques’ Custom Outdoor & Covered Pavilion. (Reservations suggested) We encourage you to dine with us at our picturesque Wine and Beer Garden and at scenic tables scattered across our beautiful grounds overlooking our on-site gardens and lawns. (No reservations needed; weather permitting)  Best Culinary Wishes,  Chef Jacques Haeringer, Paul and Team Bastille Day Recap Our Bastille Day celebrations were a little different this year, but it didn’t stop our fun celebrations! Our socially-distanced outdoor festivities were a blast, and Jose won the waiter’s race for the 2nd year in a row! Special guest Napoléon, Neil Ruane, Export Manager for Boisset Collection Wines (in full costume), kicked off the race with the ancient art of sabering. The lively soiree continued in our lovely tented garden terrace with a toast our homeland’s independence and a six-course featuring produce harvested directly from our on-site gardens, kicked off by, of course, the French National Anthem. A great day had by all at this sold out event! Reserve Our Beautiful Private Outdoor Gazebos Want to dine in our private gazebos  overlooking our beautiful gardens, grounds and koi pond? Call 703-759-3800 to reserve your space for just $75. Each gazebo comes complete with fan and cafe lights and can seat parties up to 7. Perfect for your special occasion!     Thursday, August 20, 6:00pm LIMITED SEATING  A Grand Summer’s Eve Music & Cuisine Outdoor Event   Please join Chef Jacques and team for a very entertaining and enjoyable music and cuisine evening on Thursday, August 20th, 2020 at 6:00 PM in our large covered garden terrace. Complete with plenty of room for social distancing, six cooling fans, cafe bistro lighting and pastoral views of our 6 acres, two on-site gardens, koi pond, blooming flowers, our “Grande Tent” will be the perfect place for a relaxing and uplifting musical evening withfeatured guitarist John Sweet, served with with Chef’s  delectable five course meal! Reserve Tickets     Sunday, August 23, 11:00am – LIMITED SEATING  A Very Special Summer Musical Brunch Outdoor Event   Our covered terrace will be the perfect place for a relaxing and uplifting musical brunch on Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 at 11:00 AM, featuring the music of James Jenkins and Pianist Rick Seracino, with over 30 years of entertaining sold out crowds. Be serenaded with Pop ballads and standards, radio classics, easy listening and soft rock spanning many decades performed by the talented Duo of Rick and James for an afternoon of great music and relaxing fun. Sundays are made for brunch!  Reserve Tickets Team Member of the Month This month we honor Pascal Bizot as employee of the month. Pascal joined L’Auberge Chez François in June 2016 as a pastry chef and is key in creating all of our French specialties. We can thank him for the delicious chocolate truffles, warm toasty croissants, and delectable cakes and tarts. You can always count on Pascal to help out when needed, and in creating specialty items for special events or parties. Keep up the great work Pascal! We look forward to enjoying more desserts from you! Monsieur François Competition Congratulations to Maeve F. of Falls Church, Virginia for winning the July Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Maeve will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François SIGNATURE RECIPE Cottage Cheese Spread During our down time, we put together a series of videos to promote French cuisine at home! We are delighted to share how to make our signature cottage cheese spread, served with our toasted garlic bread. The recipe is straight out of the L’Auberge Chez Francois cookbook. Click the link below to watch the video instructions from Chef Jacques! Bon appétit! Watch Video Demonstration >> SIGNATURE RECIPE Garlic Bread For the first time ever, here’s how we make our famous garlic bread! Buttery, garlicky and tasty on it’s own, but add a little of the cottage cheese spread for a real treat! Watch Video Demonstration >> Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. 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A Note From Chef Jacques Haeringer – L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie

Valued Family, Friends and Patrons,

We hope that you and your families are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time as we all deal with the challenges and uncertainty that COVID-19 has caused around the world.   

We would also like to thank you for the never-ending support and love many of you have shown to my family, our valued team members and to Chez Francois, L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie over the years. 

Whether you have celebrated and dined with us once, or many times during our 66 years since Papa and Mama Haeringer began our family business and journey from downtown DC, to the “French Countryside” of Great Falls, we sincerely appreciate your continued loyalty and patronage.   
We are doing everything we can to provide to our employees. We recently donated our pantries and fresh vegetables from our gardens, dairy, and perishables to our valued team members to assist their families. We are also continuing to provide health insurance coverage. We are diligently working with our professional team to guide us through the process of the CARES Act for Small Business support just passed by Congress. 

If you would like to help support L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie during this challenging time, you can always purchase gift certificates for future dining and browse our online shop that has our cookbooks, crystal wine glasses and more for you to enjoy from your home. We also encourage you to follow our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) as we are sharing recipes, stories, and employee highlights for you to enjoy until we can serve you again.   

We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your ongoing support. We look forward to welcoming you back to our restaurants as soon we can. We are L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie strong, and we will be back stronger than ever to serve our loyal patrons. Please be safe,and we will see you soon! 

“Mes meilleurs voeux”, my best wishes, 

Chef Jacques Haeringer
Proprietor 
L’Auberge Chez Francois & Jacques’ Brasserie

January 2020 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul:   Roses smell fine, candy tastes sweet, But a romantic repast is a much better treat!  Romantic celebrations are a tradition at L’Auberge Chez François, you might even say that they are our raison d’etre. Our philosophy is that life’s memorable moments are not complete without a festive meal. Many couples return to L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie year after year to renew and reaffirm the romance in their lives. We supply the cuisine, ambiance, service, and wine: you bring your own romantic magic. February is, of course, the month for romance. L’Auberge Chez François is proud to be recognized as the Top 100 Restaurants in America Overall and number one romantic restaurant in the DC Metro area and by Open Table Diners and USA Today for Romance for 2019!! To continue to share and expand these romantic experiences with you, we’re hosting many unique romance-themed events throughout the month that will help you celebrate that special someone in your life. On the menu will be Champagne and Wine (but of course), Aphrodisiacs, Truffles, Chocolate and of course, passion itself. Come enjoy a delicious meal and a little romance at our slice of France, right here in Great Falls, Virginia.  Happy Valentine’s Day and Bon Appetit! Cheers!  Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer and the Team at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie

A Super Bowl Sunday Musical Brunch Featuring Guitarist Jarrett Laskey   Please join us on Sunday, February 2nd at 11:00am before the big game and kick off your day with a Super Bowl Sunday Musical Brunch featuring the beautiful sounds of guitarist Jarrett Laskey. Back by popular demand, Jarrett is a professionally trained classical guitarist performing a repertoire of Spanish/Latin guitar music, standard classical and contemporary songs. Jarrett’s music provides the perfect ambiance while dining on Chef Jacques’ specially created four-course menu paired with brunch cocktails served throughout your meal. Bon appétit and let the games begin! Reserve Tickets     Carnivore Lovers Valentine’s Cooking Demonstration & Luncheon   Cupid is planning early! Please join Chef Jacques on Friday, February 7th at 11:00am for the ever popular and always sold out Carnivore Lovers’ Valentine’s cooking demonstration and luncheon. Preparing a repast for your special someone is an act of love! Our carnivorous menu features a Gruyère cheese quiche Lorraine loaded with applewood smoked bacon and Virginia ham; our classic Beef Wellington with foie gras, and rich truffle sauce adds to that intangible “good feeling” for you and your lover. In true Valentine’s fashion, Chef Jacques is featuring his award-wining Warm Valrhona Chocolate Truffle Soufflé, with Chocolate Sauce, but of course!  Oh la la! Reserve Tickets     Seafood Lovers Valentine’s Cooking Demonstration & Luncheon   The pleasures of the table, fine food and wine are an essential part of a passionate life. Please join us on Saturday, February 8th at 11:00am for Chef Jacques’ Seafood Lovers Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon.Raymond Oliver, author of Gastronomy of France said, “The reason that bouillabaisse has a world reputation is because it is an aphrodisiac”. The afternoon’s menu includes my papa’s classic bouillabaisse, truffled Maine lobster, and a chocolate and passion fruit mousse cake.Romantic celebrations are a tradition at L’Auberge Chez François, and what a better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Reserve Tickets     Valentine’s Eve Champagne Celebration Soirée Featuring Nancy Scimone   Romance is on the menu at L’Auberge Chez François! Please join us on Thursday, Valentine’s Eve, February 13th at 7:00pm for an exquisite repast paired with the romantic music of Nancy Scimone and, of yes, of course, festive champagne at L’Auberge Chez François, one of OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. Like the finest vintage champagnes, Nancy Scimone’s sparkling performace “Romance Language” pairs perfectly with the menu this evening. With candlelight, exquisite cuisine and champagne, not to mention our passionflower cocktail to start, we’ve assembled all the ingredients for a wonderful and memorable experience. Remember, love begins in the kitchen! Ooh la la! Reserve Tickets

A Valentine’s Celebratory Musical Brunch featuring Prince Havely and Ro Cube   Please join us Sunday, February 16th at 11:00am for our Valentine’s Musical Brunch featuring Prince Havely and Ro Cube. The artist that has always been known as Prince, has been entertaining, singing, dancing, and getting standing ovations for more than 25 years. One of the most recognized vocal talents in the region, Prince will bring a level of elegance and style to our musical Brunch and his vast repertoire and charm appeals to guests of all ages, accompanied by the very talented Washington pianist Ro Cube. Of course, with Romance in order today, Prince and Ro will feature classy and elegant love songs from France, Italy, Nat King Cole and Sinatra to name a few. You won’t want to miss this one of a kind event! Let the Valentine’s Day Weekend Continue! Reserve Tickets       Two for Tonight Romantic Valentine’s Musical Supper   Please join us for date night on Sunday February 16th at 6:00pm as we continue our romantic celebrations at L’Auberge Chez François, “Two for Tonight” during our celebrations for Valentines Romance Month.As Chef Jacques says – “a natural and wondrous relationship exists between love and food; between the heart and the palate! No truly passionate life is complete without the pleasures that fine food provides”.Imagine a quiet, candlelit room with the one you love, accompanied by the romantic music of our customer’s favorite Classical Guitarist, Alexander Barnett, a Baltimore-based musician who performs an extensive repertoire of music including classical and jazz pieces.Cheers to romance, and we hope to see you and your special someone at our “Two For Tonight” Romantic Soirée. Reserve Tickets

A Decadent Petrossian Caviar and Taittinger Champagne Celebration Dinner   Please join us Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00pm for a magical evening featuring “Petrossian” Caviar and “Taittinger” Champagne Celebration.  Our co-hosts, Petrossian’s Jack Nargil, and USA’s French Ambassador of Tattinger, Antoine Collette will take you on a delectable journey of Caviar Tasting, Tattinger Champagnes, and Chef Jacques’s five course menu pairing, featuring Caviar and Champagne, of course! Fondly known as the connoisseurs’ choice of champagne, Taittinger’s excellence has remained a constant through the centuries. With caviar, champagne and Chef’s multi course delectable menu, we’ve assembled all the ingredients for a wonderful and memorable experience for you. Reserve Tickets       An Oscar Musical Supper featuring the Songs of Tinseltown with Bob McDonald   Fresh off the Oscars awards, please join us at L’Auberge Chez François Sunday, February 23rd at 5:30pm for a very special musical Supper, featuring the “Sounds and Songs of Tinsel Town” .Returning sold-out Vocalist Bob McDonald and pianist extraordinaire, Tony Nalker,  will celebrate the songs of  “Tinsel Town”  and “take you to the movies” with the classic songs of Tinsel Town.  Think “As Time Goes By” from Casablanca, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story and lots more in between! These fantastic sounds of the movies will be paired with an equally decadent 5 course menu, crafted by Chef Jacques Haeringer and wines expertly paired by our sommelier team. See you there and be ready to sing along to your favorites. Reserve Tickets

Team Member of the Month   This month we honor Romil Seifein as employee of the month, who joined L’Auberge Chez Francois in  May 2016.  With many years experience in the hospitality industry and banquet managing, Romil is now the Dining Room Manager, overseeing our dining room staff and assuring the best customer service for all of our guests. He is always looking for ways to improve service delivery and streamline the operations of our busy restaurant. Hard working, driven and very friendly, Romil’s enthusiasm and energy are critical to our continuing success. Thank you Romil for the excellent job! Monsieur François Competition Congratulations to Emilie from Potomac, Maryland for winning the January Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Emilie will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great work, Emilie!

Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. Best Culinary Wishes, Chef Jacques L’Auberge Chez François 332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066 Mail Us : chezlauberge@aol.com Call Us : 703-759-3800   L’Auberge Social FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL

December 2019 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul: Happy holidays from all of us at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie.  As we kick into high gear for our busiest season of the year, I am so thankful to have such an excellent team, whose hard work and dedication have allowed us to be a Washington-area institution for sixty five years. Many of our regular guests request a favorite server when they come in for lunch or dinner and we’re always happy to oblige.  But our guests only ever meet a fraction of the people who keep everything running in perfect time during their meals. We have over eighty-five employees, many of whom are hard at work in the back of the house.  Behind the copper doors that lead to la cuisine, an ensemble of pot washers, line cooks, chefs, and pastry chefs staff stations around our large kitchen to ensure that the French fries at the Brasserie are pleasingly crispy and the lobster upstairs is sauced just right. Guests may view the goings on in the kitchen through a window adjacent to the main entrance of L’Auberge. If you’d like a closer look, please feel free to ask your server for a tour of the kitchen. And, of course, we have many loyal guests who have been dining with us for just as long. Cheers, thanks and “merci beaucoup” to all of you for your patronage throughout the years and in 2019 and we hope to see you here during the holidays and in the New Year.  2020 promises a tres exciting and ever expanding line up of all our special events.  We will continue to offer lively and delectable soirées showcasing fine food, wine, craft beer, live music and our two on site-gardens (in season).  From our lively Chef Jacques’ cooking demonstrations and luncheons, to our “howling at the full moon” parties and more, be sure to join us throughout the year.  Don’t forget, we are continuing to expand our wildly popular culinary travel and cruise business with Tauck, an award winning family-owned travel company.  Think Portugal, Tuscany, South of France and more, with me, as your culinary host!  We leave you with Chef Jacques’ original Christmas poem. A Chef’s Christmas Poem T’was the night before Christmas, and all through the kitchen Chefs scurried about while groaning and bitchin’. The sauces were simmering and seasoned with care, Because soon the reveling hordes all would be there. The tables were set, and not a moment too soon; Both waiters and hosts looked ready to swoon. Will we ever be ready? It’s so hard to tell; Our chances are as good as a snowball in hell. The pressure was on. The geese were a-roasting, As partiers began all their holiday toasting. With bags full of presents, dressed in festive apparel. Our guests made such a racket that drowned out the carols. In the kitchen waiters shouted, while cooks swore through their teeth. The scene was pure bedlam, not a moment of peace. The chef, he bellowed, to the cooks on the line, “Move your derrières, make those plates look sublime. ”“I want everything hot, let us make haste, Move onward you cooks, there’s no time to waste. ”The chef looked about, then said with a shrug, “To all a good supper and a hearty bah humbug!” Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas to all! Chef Jacques, Paul and the team at L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie  A New Year’s Musical Brunch Featuring the Music of Tim Wynne and Scott Butler Join us on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM for a fun filled 2020 New Year’s kick off Sunday brunch, featuring the “Tunematics Duo” playing favorite songs from the 50’s through the 90’s. Join the lead singing band leaders, Scott Butler and Tim Wynne for a “nearly unplugged” presentation of some of the great classic rock hits.This unique group is a combined powerhouse of two lead vocalist bandleaders, Scott and Tim, each from their own well established local band. Their friendship brought them together to enjoy playing the songs they love, and their performances have drawn accolades for their engaging delivery of good songs for good times! Join us as we serve up some 2020 New Year’s Rock and Roll Brunch! Reserve Tickets Winter Wonderland Wine Festival and Luncheon Come and get warm and toasty at our popular Winter Wine Festival and Luncheon on Saturday, January 18, 2020.Arrive anytime between 11:30am and 1:00pm for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines.  Please join us as we sample twelve wines from some of the world’s notable wine growing regions including “mais oui” but of course, France, paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés.Following your tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete luncheon of your choice from our four-course menu, paired with another glass of red or white wine. All wines sampled will be available for purchase at a very special discount for our customers.Merci beaucoup and see you there. Happy 2020 and happy winter and enjoy. You deserve it~ Get toasty with us! Reserve Tickets SAVE THE DATE    Winterlude- A Winter Evening  of Artisan Beer Dinner  Friday, January 17, 2020 7:00 PM  A Winter Evening of Artisan Beer Dinner-Hosted by Chef Jacques Haeringer with Special Guest and Great Falls Neighbor Cicerone Brian Hennighauser of Brewscapes Details and Menu Coming Soon!  Reserve Tickets Musical Brunch Featuring the Romantic Sounds of Classical Guitarist Alexander Barnett Please join Chef Jacques and the team at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM as we host our popular musical brunch featuring classical guitarist Alexander Barnett. Alex is a Baltimore native who has quickly become a L’Auberge Chez François regular musician with sold-out events. His music style varies from the Romantic, Classical, and Renaissance eras. We look forward to having Alex return to entertain our guests with his jazz and classical guitar performance.Featured on our Brunch Menu are Filet Mignon and Organic eggs or the choice of a delicious Avocado Brioche Toast and Eggs Benedict. Of course, we’ll have plenty of brunch cocktails, including Crémant d’Alsace, Bloody Marys and mimosas.  Reserve Tickets Sunday Supper Music and Cuisine Featuring Prince Havely and Efi Tovia You are invited on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 5:30 PM for a delightful Winter Sunday evening as we welcome back L’Auberge Chez Francois favorite duo, Prince Havely with Efi Tovia. Join us center stage, with a roaring fireplace in our beautiful Rooster Room, with Prince & Efi performing the music of Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, Duke Ellington, and many other musical greats.   Dine on a classic French dinner served with sommelier-selected wine pairings while you are entertained by this lively duo.Get your dancing shoes on and join us at this special event!  This duo is always sold out, so don’t forget to sign up early. Reserve Tickets Winter in Alsace Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon Please join us on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM for a very special afternoon featuring favorites from Papa Haeringer’s beloved Alsace. Sip on an Alsatian favorite, Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace, during Chef Jacques’ cooking demonstration. The Alsatian feast entrée has been on our menu for over sixty-four years, and includes sauerkraut, sausages, pork, duck confit and foie gras. For a lighter version, try the The dessert, brought to America by Papa Haeringer from Alsace, Grandmama’s Favorite Kougelhopf en Neige, is a light and fluffy baked meringue with vanilla sauce. The five-course luncheon is paired with three fine wines from Alsace, where minerality and freshness aren’t just concepts, they are the story of the wines. Reserve Tickets A Sunday Winter Musical Brunch Featuring the Sounds of Guitarist Jarrett Laskey Classically trained VA/DC area top rated wedding and event guitarist, Jarrett Laskey has charmed our guests at many of our musical events here at L’Auberge Chez Francois. Join us on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11:00 AM with memorable music for a fun and relaxing atmosphere, paired with culinary treats. Perfectly suited for a winter Sunday mid-day Brunch!With styles ranging from Spanish and Latin Dance, classical standards to contemporary, you will always hear something you will surely enjoy.Chef Jacques has created a superb menu for you to enjoy, accompanied by special cocktails, as you enjoy the afternoon’s music. Sunday Funday at our Musical Brunch! Reserve Tickets Team member of the Month This month we honor Adalberto Osegueda as employee of the month. He joined L’Auberge Chez François in November of 2015 as a night time dishwasher. Adalberto is one of our friendliest employees, he shows up to work everyday with a smile on his face ready to work. Besides his primary job as a dishwasher Adalberto helps with some of the prep such as peeling vegetables. Adalberto’s kind and respectful qualities make him an enjoyable member our our team. Thank you Adalberto for all the hard work that you do! Keep up the great work.  Monsieur François Competition Congratulations to Jessica A. from Centreville, Virginia. for winning the November Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Jessica will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great work Jessica! Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. 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October 2019 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul We are très excited for the fall season and the upcoming November and December holidays here at L’Auberge Chez Franҫois – a magical time of the year, indeed!    As the weather transitions to chilly temperatures, our three fireplaces will be roaring inside to keep you warm, and the firewood will be stocked for Jacques’ Brasserie firepit – a perfect spot to enjoy mulled wine or hot cider and good cheer.     We are proud to share with you a full lineup of exciting November events, including two musical brunches, a Michael Shaps wine dinner, a delectable chocolate and wine festival, our holiday wine fest and luncheon, and for the first time – a “Hats off to Beaujolais” dinner.  Also, Chef Jacques’ will be presenting his classic Thanksgiving holiday cooking demo and luncheon, with a special emphasis on sauce preparations and roasting techniques.  Last but not least, a holiday Rock and Roll supper with “The Tunematics”, and moi, banging on the drums!   So many November events for everyone to enjoy!   Happy Fall!      See you soon!  Best culinary wishes, Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer and the family of  L’Auberge Chez François & Jacques’ Brasserie

An Indian Summer Musical Brunch Featuring the Music of Alexander Barnett Please join us for our ever-popular musical brunch series at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  Local guitarist and composer Alexander Barnett will be performing a broad range of music from classical to modern and jazz. Since his first appearance at L’Auberge Chez François, Alex has been captivating our guests on a regular basis with sold-out events and performances.Feast on Chef Jacques’ three-course menu paired with sumptuous brunch cocktails while Alex provides his soft acoustical music.  Start your day at L’Auberge Chez François and end your weekend on a high note! Reserve Tickets Burgundy Meets Virginia Dinner with the Wines of Maison Shaps and Michael Shaps Wineworks Please join us for an extraordinary event on Friday, November 8th, 2019 at 7:00 PM, where France meets Virginia in the wines of Michael Shaps Wineworks and Maison Shaps. Known for his innovation and winemaking expertise, Michael Shaps has established himself at the forefront of the modern Virginia wine industry. Producing wines under the Michael Shaps label and for several prestigious wineries throughout the state–one winning the Governor’s Cup in 2017–his accolades and national recognition are beyond compare. Mr. Shaps also holds a degree in Enology and Viticulture from the Lycée Viticole de Beaune in Burgundy, and has been making wine in Burgundy since 2004. Both his French and Virginian wines are made in traditional, old-world style, with careful attention to detail but minimal intervention. Reserve Tickets

A Harvest Musical Brunch featuring Guitarist Jarrett Laskey Please join Chef Jacques on Sunday, November 10th, 2019 at 11:00 AM for our November Harvest Musical Brunch featuring popular classical guitarist Jarrett Laskey, back by popular demand. Jarrett is a classically trained professional musician performing a repertoire of Spanish/Latin guitar music, standard classical music favorites, and contemporary arrangements. The elegant sound of Jarrett’s classical guitar music has created the perfect ambiance in hundreds of events around the East Coast, and we are glad to invite him back again, to L’Auberge Chez François. Chef Jacques has created a superb Sunday brunch menu for you to enjoy, accompanied by special brunch cocktails as you enjoy the afternoon’s music.  Why not spend your Sunday with us, by the fireplace, listening to beautiful music over brunch? Reserve Tickets Premier Chocolate and Wine Festival  Featuring Leslie Hollander of Sugar Up, Sugar! Please join us Sunday, November 10th 2019 at 3:00 PM for a luscious and enlightening Chocolate and Wine Tasting.Pastry Chef and Artisanal Confectioner Leslie Hollander of Sugar Up, Sugar! will be joining our head sommelier, Alex Bardsley, this afternoon to present for your pleasure, three flights of wine and truffle pairings. Sugar Up, Sugar! is a small local pastry business originating in Great Falls Virginia. Leslie Hollander is the Pastry Specialist/Owner and known for her creative flavor combinations.  Leslie creates each chocolate from scratch, made from quality ingredients and chef tested recipes. Each wine flight will consist of two wines, and each wine will be paired with two specially created truffles. (6 wines sampled and 12 unique truffles). Alex will introduce each wine, and together he and Leslie will discuss, to your delight, how the chocolate confections and the wines play off each other in an “oh so” decadent way! The tasting will be preceded by a meet and greet reception with Chef Jacques’ tasty hors  d’oeuvres and a glass of crisp Crémant d’Alsace. Beautiful boxes of Leslie’s delectable assorted truffles and Alex’s wines sampled today will be available for purchase at a very special price for all your home chocolate and wine parties. Reserve Tickets

Holiday Celebration Wine Fest and Luncheon Please join us for our Holiday Wine Fest Luncheon and Wine Tasting on Saturday, November 16th, 2019.  We will be tasting wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, California, Italy, and Spain. Come join us and stock up your wine cellar for your holiday celebrations! Join us any time between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm for a walk-around wine tasting of 12 wines with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés! Following the tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete  luncheon of your choice, ordering from the L’Auberge Chez François four-course luncheon menu, including yet another glass of wine! Reserve Tickets A “Hat’s Off to Beaujolais” Soirée and Dinner on National Beaujolais Nouveau Day “BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU EST ARRIVEE !!!! – Beaujolais Nouveau has arrived and with it the promise of a wonderful new 2019 vintage. Join Chef Jacques and team on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM, and Boissett’s Export Director, Neil Ruane (aka Napoleon)  in our very first ever Beaujolais dinner and discover the region’s hidden treasures. Chef Jacques has prepared the perfect fall pairings – this experience could change your view of the gamay grape forever.  As always fun, informal and entertaining – stories, singing and above all great food and wine. All are encouraged to wear a hat in salute to the “Hat’s off to Beaujolais” Soirée.  Prizes for the best hats, included! Beaujolais Nouveau Day is a kickoff to the holiday season, happening just before Thanksgiving, giving you a perfect excuse to meet with friends and family and get into the holiday spirit. Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé!” Translation: “The new Beaujolais has arrived!”  See you at our lively and delectable celebration!  Vive la France! Reserve Tickets

Chef Jacques’ Classic L’Auberge Chez François Thanksgiving Holiday  Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon Please join us on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 at 11:00 AM for our first cooking demonstration and luncheon featuring L’Auberge Chez François Thanksgiving Holiday specialties, from our family’s recipes, passed down from Grandmama and Papa François Haeringer, as presented by Chef Jacques. A special emphasis, per your requests, will be on our sauce preparations and roasting techniques.  And, if you miss getting your reservation on Thanksgiving at L’Auberge, here is an excellent way to celebrate an early holiday, indeed. Reserve Tickets A Holiday Rock and Roll Sunday Supper Featuring  -The Tunematics- and an Encore Performance of Chef Jacques on the Drums Be part of the celebration for a fantastic festive Sunday Supper on Sunday, November 24th, 2019 at 5:30 PM, with a wholesome serving of some of your favorite Rock and Roll songs from “The Tunematics”! This unique group is a combined powerhouse of three lead vocalist bandleaders, each from their own well established local band!  Their friendship brought them together to enjoy playing the songs they love and their performances have drawn accolades for their engaging delivery of good songs for good times! The Tunematics includes Scott Butler from Vienna’s Party Band, “Fat Chance”, Tim Wynne, from “The Odyssey Band” and “The Classics”, Michael Terpak from the “Mike Terpak Blues Explosion” and Drummer Mark Lucas, a founding member of “Cowboy Jazz” and the go-to drummer for artists such as The Dinettes, Darryl Davis, Cold Hard Cash and The Fabulettes. Join us as we serve up some of your favorite classic rock and roll songs to complement a scrumptious Thanksgiving Supper and an encore performance by Chef Jacques on drums! Early purchase of tickets is suggested since sell out is likely.  If you like great food paired with fine wine and vintage pop, rock and roll don’t miss this special Thanksgiving Rock and Roll Supper Show! Reserve Tickets

Team Member of the Month This month we honor Javier Chavez Portillo who joined joined L’Auberge Chez François in July of 2013. Javier started as a dishwasher and quickly moved up to one of our day time prep cooks. Part of his responsibilities include cooking delicious meals for our daily staff meals. Javier always has a smile on his face and is always ready to help with other tasks. Thank you so much Javier for the wonderful job that you do!  Monsieur François Competition Congratulations to Stephanie G. of Fairfax Station, Virginia for winning the September Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Stephanie will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great Job Stephanie!

Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. Best Culinary Wishes, Chef Jacques

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September 2019 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul: Happy Early Fall! We’re full-speed ahead into fall and are embracing beautiful outdoor dining weather on our two terraces and wine and beer garden. The foliage around our terraces and gardens is simply breathtaking when the rays of sun illuminate the changing, glowing leaves at sunset. Come for a walk and a glass of wine, a meal, or one of our delightful October events!  Not to mention, fire pit weather will soon be upon us as well.  It’s my favorite time of the year! October is Virginia Wine Month, so we have a great emphasis on, you guessed it, wine!  We have several champagne and wine dinners featuring some of our favorites from various French regions, a Virginia wine festival, and some acoustic and Jazz delights as part of our Music and Cuisine series. Thank you for all the kind wishes myself, my brother Paul and my team received during our 65th anniversary month in September. The Haeringer family, including my papa and mama, have all been proud of the opportunity to have served thousands of our guests over the course of 65 years and will look forward to serving you at our own little slice of France at our French “auberge” in Great Falls well into the future!   Cheers and Best Culinary Wishes. Chef Jacques, Paul and the Team of L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie Boizel Champagne Dinner Hosted by Export Director, Gabriel Faye For the Boizel family, Champagne is more than just a story, it’s a passion: Five generations, five eras and a single tradition.  Indulge in an exquisite evening of luxurious French opulence at L’Auberge Chez François on Friday, October 4th at 7:00 PM with Chef Jacques and his team. This very special evening will be hosted by Gabriel Fay, Export Director from Boizel.  Gabriel will share with us the secrets and background to one of the most exclusive champagnes in France and how to match champagnes and wines when choosing a menu.  Chef Jacques will present a luxurious and delectable five-course menu with Boizel champagne pairing for each course. A festive bubbly evening not to be missed! Reserve Tickets Bounty of Bordeaux Soirée and Wine Dinner Discover Bordeaux with us on Thursday, October 10th, 2019 at 7:00 PM and learn about the traditions of one of the world’s most prominent wine regions.  With over 8,000 wineries, Bordeaux is the most famous wine area in the world. Chef Jacques and his talented team will take our guests through a five-course French feast paired with five perfectly matched Bordeaux wines. Be transported to the historical area of Bordeaux where we will travel the famous wine region with gastronomic finesse!  Viva la Bordeaux! Viva la France! Reserve Tickets   “A Fall Frolic” Garden to Table Full Moon Harvest Dinner The Garden to Table Dinner on Sunday, October 13th at 5:30 PM is a special chance for Chef Jacques to create a full menu featuring the very fresh items that come from our gardens while enjoying all the added healthful benefits.  Chef Jacques is still harvesting plenty of kale, lettuces, greens, haricots verts, cabbages, herbs and other produce from the garden. The full moon party begins with a reception, sipping North Gate Rhatsiteli and savoring seasonal canapés. We will toast the full moon’s fire, abundance, power and vitality, before sitting amid flowers and murmuring fountains to relish Chef Jacques’ garden-to-table inspired repast, from his two on-site gardens, accompanied by two more delectable wines. Those intrepid enough can join Chef Jacques in the gardens to conclude the evening by howling at the moon, the chef’s tradition to ensure an excellent harvest of vegetables and herbs throughout the season. You’ll find our garden produce proudly featured on our lunch, dinner and happy hour menus at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie. Please join us for a “Fall Frolic” and the bonus of a full moon evening dining under the stars. Reserve Tickets Trimbach Wine Dinner with Special Host 13th Generation Jean Trimbach Unquestionably one of the greatest names in Alsace, the Trimbach family, based in the picturesque town of Ribeauvillé, has been involved in making wine since 1626 and has, over 13 generations, built an enviable reputation for the quality of its entire range, a benchmark for Alsatian wines. Please join us on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at 6:30 PM as we welcome our special guest and host, Jean Trimbach, representing the 13th generation of the Trimbach family.  We invite you to revel in the history of Papa’s Alsace, our homeland, and a beautiful wine region situated amongst the rolling hills and quaint medieval villages of northeastern France, for Chef Jacques’ and Jean Trimbach’s multi-course “dine and wine” experience, not to be missed.    The Trimbachs have a purist vision. Across generations, the family has always produced wines that are structured, long-lived, fruity, elegant and balanced: the celebrated Trimbach style. Bottles remain in the cellar for several years before reaching the marketplace, ensuring the wines are both ready to drink upon release but also hold great aging potential.  Merci and see you there! Reserve Tickets Virginia Wine Festival and Luncheon Join us in celebrating Virginia Wine Month this October! This special event on Saturday, October 19th, 2019 is the perfect time for wine lovers to enjoy Virginia’s world-class wines while enjoying the fine dining of L’Auberge Chez François. Virginia Wine Month began in 1988 as a way to support the state’s young wine business – with just 40 wineries at the time – and promote travel to Virginia wine country. Today, Virginia ranks fifth in the number of wineries in the nation with more than 280 wineries and over 410 vineyards. Virginia wines have been featured recently in Forbes, The New York Times, Food & Wine, Wine Spectator, Decanter Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, Bon Appétit, CNN, Financial Times, Bloomberg News, Conde Nast Traveler, Washington Post, and Washingtonian Magazine. Virginia ranked Top 10 in USA Today’s & Readers’ Choice: Best of America’s Wine Regions Chef Jacques Haeringer and the team at L’Auberge Chez François invite you to sample twelve wines from Virginia award winning wineries including Willowcroft Farms Vineyards, Gadino Cellars and Rappahannock Cellars. These winemakers and vineyard owners will be on hand as you enjoy a walk-around tasting of these fine wines paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés. Join us any time between 11:30 am and 1:00 PM for the tasting, followed by a four-course luncheon paired with a glass of delectable Virginia wine. Happy Virginia Wine Month! Come ‘Discover Your Local Crush’ with us! Reserve Tickets Tom Kitchen and The Tritone Jazz Trio Musical Brunch  Please join Chef Jacques and the L’Auberge Chez François team on Sunday, October 20th, 2019 at 11:00 AM as we continue our popular Musical Brunch, featuring a scrumptious brunch menu crafted by Chef Jacques and team and music by Thomas Kitchen and The Tritone Jazz Trio The Tritone Jazz Trio is a group of enthusiastic jazz musicians who perform in and around the metropolitan area. The pianist is Len Mitchard,  bassist – Alex Petkoff and guitarist Tom Kitchen.  As jazz artists and aficionados, the Trio loves to swing.  It’s not uncommon to hear a sprinkling of Latin rhythms, or some tight BeBop phrases, but the trio always keeps it in the groove.  Round your weekend off with brunch cocktails and a delectable menu, while tapping your feet to The Tom Kitchen Tritone Jazz Trio!  Spend your musical Sunday with us! Reserve Tickets Friday Night Music and Cuisine Dinner Series featuring the Acoustic Guitar Music of John Sweet Please join Chef Jacques and the L’Auberge Chez François team on Friday, October 25th at 7:00 PM as we continue our popular Music and Cuisine series. This evening, we will be featuring music by John Sweet. John Sweet arranges and performs popular music from the last several decades on acoustic guitar.  From Elvis, Sinatra and the Beetles to folk, pop, country and show tunes, John is sure to please most musical palates. Instead of singing, John lets the guitar carry the melody providing a pleasant background ambience suitable for fine dining and good conversation. Begin your weekend on the right foot, wining and dining and listening to the tunes of John Sweet! Reserve Tickets Team member of the Month Mounir Belmourida joined our team in September 2015. He began working as a server -a  very quiet but friendly server who happened to be extremely tech-savvy. We can always count on him to help during power outages to get our tech systems back up and running. We slowly discovered his extensive background in private events and after bringing great new ideas to our special and private events department, he was named our Private Events Manager. Mounir always has a smile on his face and is always ready to lend a hand where needed. We thank him as he continues to ensure each  special and private event runs smoothly and leaves a memorable experience for our guests! Great job Mounir! Monsieur François Competition Congratulations to Katherine S. from Reston, Virginia for winning the August Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Katherine will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great work Kathryn!  Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. 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August 2019 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul: September will mark the 65th Anniversary of the founding of Chez François in Washington D.C. I don’t think that my father, François, could have ever imagined then that we would still be going strong 65 years later. Many of our loyal patrons followed us from DC when we moved the restaurant to Great Falls and became an auberge. We’ve expanded and evolved with Jacques’ Brasserie, two on-site gardens, weddings, private parties, corporate events and more and more special events.  I’m still honored and amazed at how often guests will stop to tell me their memories of eating with us in Washington D.C. and now in Great Falls, Virginia. The painting above, gifted to my parents by Washington artist Lily Spandorf shows the sidewalk café tables of the original Chez François on Connecticut Avenue in the early 1960s.  To mark our 65th Anniversary, we’ve scheduled a full month of special culinary events in September, kicked-off by a Labor Day Musical Sunday Summer Supper. Next up, a 65th anniversary “Friday Night on the Terrace” Wine Festival, “It’s Almost Fall” Musical Brunch, and a very special 65th Anniversary Alsatian Wine Dinner with Peter Weygandt.  Rounding out the celebrations are our wildly popular Fall Wine Festival and Luncheon and a lively Craft Beer Party featuring the award winning brews of our own Lost Rhino Brewing Company.  Now that’s a month long fun- filled with culinary happenings and festivities to honor Papa and his 65 years in this restaurant business!   Cheers and a special toast to all our loyal patrons who have been celebrating life’s special moments with us all these years. Chef Jacques, Paul and the family of L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie

Our 65th Anniversary and Labor Day Sunday Musical Supper Please celebrate with us on our 65th Anniversary and  Labor Day Sunday, September 1, 2019 at 5:30 PM, for another segment of our wildly popular Music and Cuisine series, with a “Musical Sunday Supper” featuring a delectable menu by Chef Jacques and team and the toe tapping and hand clapping music of Laura Van Duzer and The Chance Club Band. The Chance Club Band, featuring Laura Van Duzer (vocals, keys), Matthew Schleigh (vocals, guitar), and Jason Wilson (vocals, bass), combine strong harmonies and excellent playing, as they perform originals and covers from the 60’s thru today. Be sure to join us for a fun filled Labor Day weekend with a jamming Musical Summer Sunday Supper. Reserve Tickets 65th Anniversary and Friday Evening Outdoor Wine Tasting Soirée Please join Chef Jacques and our team on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 7:00-9:00 PM, as we offer you a delightful way to kick off your weekend outdoors on our beautiful grounds of L’Auberge Chez François (weather permitting), overlooking our gardens, sipping fine wines while enjoying delectable cuisine, during our 65th anniversary month long celebrations.  We will be featuring eight wines from importer Peter Weygandt, many of which are new to the Virginia market, selected to complement the transition from summer to fall.  Peter Weygandt has been an importer of French wines since 1987, gaining a national and international reputation for the quality of his selections and his portfolio of top “boutique” French wines. In recent years, he has expanded his portfolio to include Italian, German, Austrian, Australian, and Spanish wines, representing more than 100 producers. To accompany the tasting, we will be serving our seasonal canapés, and delectable bites. Merci beaucoup and see you there! Reserve Tickets   “It’s Almost Fall” Musical Brunch Featuring the Music of Laura Van Duzer Join us on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 11:00 AM for a festive Sunday Brunch, on our outdoor terrace (weather permitting) as we toast the fall season, and as we celebrate 65 years of the founding of Chez François.  Today, we feature at L’Auberge Chez François, Laura Van Duzer for your listening pleasure to accompany our delectable brunch menu. Laura Van Duzer, a talented singer-songwriter, performer, pianist, and guitarist will be leading us today for all the fun.  Laura holds the position of Music Director and Performing Arts Department Chair for the Academy of Holy Cross, in Maryland, and is the former Choral Director for Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School in Arlington, VA, as well as a performer in many dinner theaters and stages in plays and musicals, and lead keyboard and vocals for The Chance Club Band. Laura will be preforming a wide variety of music, including your favorite 60’s, 70’s and 80’s along with classic show tunes and more. Spend the afternoon with us at L’Auberge Chez François as the crisp weather arrives and enjoy the view of our lovely grounds.  Vive la récolte! Reserve Tickets

A Very Special Alsatian Wine Dinner and 65th Anniversary Celebration with Peter Weygandt Please join us Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM, as we present a wine tasting and dinner featuring the wines of three excellent Alsatian producers, Domaines Albert Mann, Henry Fuchs and Schoffit, all recent arrivals in the Virginia market. This month also marks the 65th Anniversary of the founding of Chez François in Washington D.C, by Papa Haeringer, a proud Alsatian indeed. Chef Jacques welcomes Peter Weygandt of Weygant-Metzler Importing, who will be joining our head sommelier, Alex Bardsley, to introduce these fine wines, from our Homeland of Alsace. The evening will begin with a brief reception and our seasonal canapés, followed by a tasting in two flights before the dinner, the first consisting of three diverse expressions of Riesling and the second of two opulent Gewurztraminers.  Dinner will follow. Chef Jacques has crafted a special menu to showcase their charms. Reserve Tickets Our Celebratory 65th Anniversary Fall Wine Festival and Luncheon  Our popular Wine Festival and Luncheon returns on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  Please join us as we greet the fall season in style and celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the founding of Chez François in Washington DC by François Haeringer, sampling twelve wines from the world’s best producing wine regions, including, but of course, France!  Arrive anytime between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés.  Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the tasting and answer questions. Following the tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete luncheon of your choice from our four-course menu, paired with another glass of wine. Viva Fall and Viva François! Reserve Tickets

Autumnal Equinox Musical Brunch and 65th Anniversary Celebration featuring Classical Guitarist Alexander Barnett  Please join Chef Jacques on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM for our Musical Brunch on our outdoor terrace (weather permitting) as we toast the upcoming fall season, and our 65th Anniversary of Papa Haeringer’s founding of Chez François, featuring popular classical guitarist Alexander Barnett.  A local guitarist and composer, Alex’s broad range of music ranges from classical to modern and jazz. Since his first appearance at L’Auberge Chez François, Alex continues to captivate our guests with his romantic-themed performances.Chef Jacques has created a superb Sunday brunch menu for you to enjoy, accompanied by special brunch cocktails, of course, as you enjoy the afternoon’s music. Why not spend your Sunday with us, listening to beautiful music over brunch and toast to the upcoming Autumnal Equinox and 65 years of L’Auberge Chez François and Chez Francois?  Cheers! Reserve Tickets Sunday Craft Beer Party and 65th Anniversary Celebration on the Terrace featuring Ashburn’s Lost Rhino Brewery and Live Music Please join us Sunday September 29, 2019 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM for a lively Craft Beer Party featuring the award winning beers of our own Ashburn’s Lost Rhino Brewing Company.  We will be featuring many of Lost Rhino’s line up, including our newest beer crafted by Lost Rhino, “Papa’s Pilsner” in honor of Papa Haeringer, our 65th anniversary and his love of beer. Enjoy specially paired seasonal canapés, appetizers, and bites as you stroll around the terrace and gardens listening to live music and sipping cold craft beer. Lost Rhino Brewers will be on-hand to guide you through the tastings of these delectable beers. Reserve Tickets

Team member of the Month Rafael Cruz Ramirez joined our team in June 2012. Rafael is one of our daytime dishwashers but that is not all he does. From polishing our copper ware to maintaining clean  dinning rooms, you can always count on him lend a helping hand with anything that needs to be done. Very quiet and extremely polite, Rafael always gets the job done with a smile on his face. Thank you Rafael, for all your hard work and dedication! Keep up the good job! Monsieur François Competition Congratulations to Kathryn Y. from McLean, Va for winning the July Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Kathryn will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great work Kathryn!

Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. Best Culinary Wishes, Chef Jacques L’Auberge Chez François 332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066 Read More » July 2019 Newsletter Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul Summer is here!  Our organic gardens are in full swing and the flowers are all in bloom. Now is the perfect time of year for dining al fresco on one of our outdoor terraces (including the Brasserie under our new quad umbrella, complete with lighting).  While you’re here, take a tour of our beautiful gardens to see where our greens, vegetables and herbs are growing. Did I mention that the garden is bursting with tomatoes right now? Our famous tomato salads are on the menu and it is included with the price of your meal at L’Auberge Chez François. You’ll also find our house-made Garden Bloody Mary’s on our weekend brunch menu, cold gazpacho soup, and warm tomato bisque. We have a wonderful lineup of some very special summer events this month.  Please join us for many fetes and soirées this August filled with Music and Cuisine Dinners; Musical Brunches; a very special Chef Jacques’ Garden to Table Cooking Demo, Luncheon and Garden Tour; an exciting Full Moon Garden Party; a Sinatra Classic Dinner and our Labor Day Weekend Night on the Terrace Wine Tasting and Musical Evening Under the Stars.  Come celebrate the summer at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie with great food, drinks, and friends. I hope to see you soon so you may enjoy the tastes and libations of summer here at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie See you soon!  Best culinary wishes; Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer and the family of  L’Auberge Chez François & Jacques’ Brasserie Music and Cuisine Grand Musical Showcase Soirée featuring Prince Havely and Efi Tovia They are BACK!  Following numerous sold out performances on “our stage” at L’Auberge Chez François, we are thrilled to present to you, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at 7:30 PM, a return of “Music and Cuisine Soirée in Great Falls”. Join us center stage with Prince & Efi performing the music of Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, Fats Waller, Frank Sinatra and Duke Ellington. Dine on a classic French dinner served with sommelier-selected wine pairings while you are entertained by this lively duo. Get your dancing shoes on and join us at this special event!  Reserve Tickets A Sunday Musical Brunch featuring Classical Music Sounds of Jarrett Laskey Back by popular demand, acclaimed guitarist Jarrett Laskey is performing at our Musical Brunch at L’Auberge Chez Franҫois on Sunday August 4th at 11:00 AM.  Jarrett is a classically trained professional musician performing a repertoire of Spanish and Latin guitar music, standard classical music favorites, and contemporary arrangements. Jarrett is often named as the most requested guitarist in the D.C. area on Wedding Wire and The Knot. Chef Jacques has created a superb menu for you to enjoy, accompanied by special cocktails, as you enjoy the afternoon’s music.  Sunday Funday at our Musical Brunch, indeed! Reserve Tickets   Chef Jacques’ Garden to Fork August Bounty Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon Please join on Saturday August 10th, 2019 at 10:30 AM (Please note time) as we kick off our summer “Garden to Fork” special event.  We begin our day with Chef Jacques’ leading our two on-site Garden tour, with a glass of bubbly, but of course. Retreat to our rooster room and join us for our delectable “August Bounty” Garden to Table Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon.  L’Auberge Chez François, Chef Jacques and Stephanie, our lead gardener, are very proud of our two on-site gardens. They are both happy to suggest nutritionally superior food to make for delightful cuisine for this special afternoon’s special cooking demonstration. Most of all our menu items today will include “just picked from our garden” ingredients, and added to our menu for indeed a Garden to Fork delight. Reserve Tickets L’Auberge Chez François Musical Brunch  Featuring the Magical Music of Matvei Sigalov Please Join Chef Jacques’ and Team on Sunday August 11th at 11:00 AM for a very special musical brunch as we give a warm welcome to Matvei Sigalov, violinist and guitarist extraordinaire! Since his arrival to the U.S. 20 years ago from Russia, Matvei Sigalov has been active on the East Coast music scene and established himself as one of the premier improvising violinists. He has shared the stage with a wide array of artists, covering many styles including R&B, Gospel, Pop-Rock, Jazz , Brazilian and Fusion music. Matvi has played for Patti LaBelle, Isaac Hayes and James Ingram at the Kennedy Center in DC. He received a standing ovation at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, while opening for Stanley Clarke, Jean-Luke Ponty and Al DiMeola and has wowed an audience at the Iridium in NYC with guitar legend Les Paul! Why not spend your Sunday by listening to beautiful music over a scrumptious brunch, by Chef Jacques with of course, Cremant d’Alsace, Mimosas and Housemade Garden Bloody Marys?  See you here! Reserve Tickets A Full Moon Musical Outdoor Garden Party Please join Chef Jacques’ and his team on Thursday, August 15th from 7pm-9pm for an exciting full moon fête.  Outdoors on our beautiful L’Auberge Chez François terrace (weather permitting) we offer you a delightful way to enjoy gazing at full moon in August, while sipping fine wines while enjoying delectable cuisine.  Does life get any better than this? Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through a delectable tasting of eight fine wines from some of the world’s best producing wine regions, including, of course, France,      accompanied by Chef’s passed Seasonal canapés and tasty bites, as you delight in the music of Stephanie Ball. A stroll, with your wine, of course, to our two on-site vegetable and herb gardens is always encouraged!  All wines sampled will be available for purchase at a very special “trade” discounts for our customers that evening only. Merci beaucoup and see you there!  In the event of weather, we will retreat to our rooster room and enjoy gazing at the moon from indoors. Reserve Tickets Summer Wine Festival and Luncheon Our ever popular Wine Festival and Luncheon returns on Saturday, August 24th, 2019. Please join us as we sample twelve fine wines from some of the world’s notable wine growing regions. Arrive anytime between 11:30 and 1:00 pm for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés.  Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the tastings and answer any questions you may have on these delectable wines.   Following the tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete luncheon of your choice from our four-course menu, plus another glass of wine!                               Celebrate the end of summer with us! Reserve Tickets A Very Special Encore of Our Musical Sunday Supper Featuring My Way: Bob McDonald Sings Sinatra Classics Please join us on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 at 5:30 PM for an encore sold-out performance of a very special Musical Sunday Supper featuring this talented trio, singing Sinatra Classics, and enjoy a menu filled with of our classical favorites at L’Auberge Chez François.    Vocalist Bob McDonald, pianist Tony Nalker and instrumentalist Scott Silbert celebrate the songs and life of legendary crooner Frank Sinatra with an evening of the most memorable songs from the singer’s film and concert performances. The program will be an evening of Sinatra classics worthy of any Rat Pack.  Bob McDonald is probably best known to the DC area as the National Anthem singer for the Washington Capitals hockey team. He also enjoys a diverse career across many artistic disciplines, including musical theater, opera, and the concert stage, as well as his job as an active-duty baritone and announcer in The United States Army Chorus. Bob has performed on most Washington DC area stages, including The Kennedy Center, Signature Theater, Folger Theater and others, and at various venues across the country. Bob received his BA and MA from Oberlin Conservatory of Music.   Tony Nalker performs widely in the Washington, D.C. area, currently serving as jazz pianist with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra Pops. From 1989-2016 Tony was the pianist of the premiere jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army, the Army Blues, and served as the group’s enlisted leader.  Tony received his undergraduate degree in music from James Madison University and his M.A. in music from the University of Iowa.   Scott Silbert, a multiple woodwind player and arranger, joined the Navy band jazz ensemble “Commodores” in 1991 on baritone sax, and later the arranging staff (1999), serving as the Navy Band’s chief arranger from 2002 until his retirement in 2017. Professionally, Scott has performed with or has written music for the National Symphony Orchestra, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Rosemary Clooney, Bob Hope, and Andy Williams, among many other luminaries. He is currently an active musician and arranger with the prestigious Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. An extraordinary fun filled evening, not to be missed! Reserve Tickets Labor Day Weekend Night on The Terrace Wine Tasting & Musical Evening Under the Stars Please join Chef Jacques’ and his team on Friday, August 30th, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM as we offer you a delightful way to kick off your Labor  Day Weekend, outdoors, under the stars on our beautiful L’Auberge Chez François terrace (weather permitting), sipping fine wines while enjoying Chef Jacques seasonable canapes and bites, and listening to live music. Does life get any better than this?   Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through a delectable tasting of eight fine wines from some of the world’s notable wine growing regions.  Why not stroll, with your wine, of course, to our two on-site budding vegetable and herb gardens, and tap your toes to our live music by Stephanie Ball   Stephanie is a native of Reston, Virginia that has been performing music locally in bands and duos for over 15 years.   She is an experienced lead singer, pianist and backing vocalist that delivers a fun and dynamic performance.  She performs popular cover songs where there’s always something for everyone. Her diverse set list includes artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Chris Isaak, Tom Petty, Norah Jones and Elle King.   All wines sampled will be available for purchase at a very special “trade” discounts for our customers that evening only. Merci beaucoup and see you there! Happy Labor Day Friday!   In case of inclement weather, we will move the event to our Rooster Room, with the same festivities. Reserve Tickets Team Member of the Month This month we honor Sara Murcia who joined L’Auberge Chez François in May of 2014. Sara began working at the front desk answering the phones and taking reservations, but quickly learned about the operations of the front of the house while assisting the office with behind the scenes coordination. Sara provides the best customer service and in addition to organizing Private Events and her being office manager, her other duties include taking photos for social media, uploading content and maintaining our website. We can always rely on Sara to do anything that is asked and she will take it upon herself to go the extra mile. Congratulations for a job well done, Sara! We value all of your contributions and dedication to the restaurants. Monsieur François Competition Congratulations to Kelly H. of Bristow, Virginia for winning the June Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Kelly will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great Job Kelly!  Please be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more. Best Culinary Wishes, Chef Jacques L’Auberge Chez François 332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066 Mail Us : chezlauberge@aol.com Call Us : 703-759-3800   L’Auberge Social FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL   L’Auberge Chez Francois 332 Springvale Road Great Falls, VA 22066 P: (703) 759-3800 https://laubergechezfrancois.com Join our eClub Read More » Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram ©Copyright Jacques Haeringer