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June 2019 Newsletter




Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul:

With the month of July upon us shortly, we would like to wish everyone an early Happy 4th of July and Happy Bastille Day!  Vive l’Amérique et Vive la France!

May I suggest, the best cure for our area’s hot sultry days should include a chilled glass of rosé or one of our five craft draft beers, including our newest creation, Papa’s Pilsner, under our new large umbrella at the Brasserie.  Add a just-picked vegetable salad from our two on-site vegetable gardens, and “voila” the cure for the summertime blues.

Beginning July 13th, we roll into a full weekend of Bastille Day celebratory events–a “let them eat cake” cooking demo, hosted by “moi”, a Bastille day musical brunch with Nancy Scimone and Wade Beach, and on that very evening, a Grand Bastille Day Soirée featuring our infamous waiters’ race around our gardens, a French themed dinner with the delectable Boisset Family Wines, Napoléon himself, and the beautiful French music of the Lynn Veronneau Duo.  What a great way to round out a fun, and festive weekend.

We also can’t wait to celebrate that perfect summer beverage, rosé- with rosé wine themed special events, including a rosé musical brunch on the terrace, a delectable rosé wine dinner and our summertime  wine festival, featuring rosé wines.  Drink Pink!

We’ll close out the month with a bang at our rock-and-roll supper, with the band generously allowing me to play a few favorites on the drums (vs my pots and pans). 

Happy summertime, and be sure to come celebrate the season with us at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques Brasserie. See you there!

Bon été and Best Culinary Wishes;

Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer and our family of  L’Auberge Chez François & Jacques’ Brasserie.




Bastille Day Weekend “Let them Eat Gâteau” Celebratory Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Join L’Auberge Chez François to Celebrate “La Fête Nationale Française” Weekend on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 AM as we kick off a fun filled weekend with our annual Bastille Day Classic French Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon, featuring the delectable wines of France.Sip on bubbly while Chef Jacques presents his lively cooking demonstration, and the oh-so famous French phrase “Qu’ils mangent de la brioche” or better known as “Let them eat cake”.After Chef’s Bastille Day demo, retreat to our beautiful Garden Room where you will enjoy a delectable five course French inspired luncheon, “mais oui”, but of course, with specially paired French Wines by Paul Haeringer.  Chef Pascale, Chef David and our French team will lead the singing of the French National Anthem to cap off an afternoon of delicious food, wine and good fun.VIVA LA FRANCE!A special cooking demonstration and luncheon not to be missed!
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La Fête Nationale-Bastille Day Special Musical Brunch featuring the French Music of Nancy Scimone and Wade Beach

Join us Sunday July 14th at 11:00 AM, as we continue our celebratory Bastille Day Weekend at L’Auberge Chez François with a very special French musical brunch to start to your day featuring the beautiful French tunes of Nancy Simone, accompanied by the talented pianist Wade Beach.Vocalist Nancy Scimone and Pianist Wade Beach will celebrate and entertain you with romantic and glamorous French classics and favorite French chansons.  Nancy Scimone’s “winsome elegance” (The Washington Post) paired with the artistry of master jazz pianist Wade Beach promise a memorable and festive Bastille Day Brunch at L’Auberge Chez François.Celebrate the Francophile in you and toast with Chef Jacques to kick off Bastille Day with this Sunday brunch menu accompanied by Crémant d’Alsace, Crisp French Rosé and Bloody Mary’s as you enjoy this event accompanied with beautiful French music. Chef Jacques, and “The French Connection” at L’Auberge Chef François will sing, of course, their rendition of the French National Anthem.Vive la France, Happy La Fête Nationale et Bon Appétit!
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Celebrate Bastille Day-La Fête Nationale Française at L’Auberge Chez François’ Grand Soirée
Come celebrate our annual Bastille Day “La Fete Nationale Francaise” Grand Soirée on Sunday July 14th at 5:00 PM for an evening that promises to be packed with fun and merriment.Let’s kick off our celebration by cheering on the L’Auberge Chez François’ Wait Staff competing in our very own exciting Annual Bastille Day Waiters Race (inspired by the famous footrace in Paris) around our gardens and grounds.Come early (race begins promptly at 5pm) and enjoy a glass of Charles de Fère Réserve Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle while cheering on your favorite server, as they race with trays filled with glasses and champagne bottles in a pre-selected route for the coveted Bastille Day Trophy and prizes, and, of course, serious bragging rights.Special guest Napoléon “Neil Ruane”, Export Manager for Boisset, (in full costume as Napoleon tonight), will kick off the race with the ancient art of sabering, along with Chef Jacques, Napoleon’s side kick and the popular DJ Prince as our MC for this exciting and challenging race.  A brief awards ceremony will follow.In honor of La Fête, we continue the lively soiree, and head to our lovely terrace (weather permitting) and sip and toast our homeland’s independence and enjoy our passed French canapés.Retreat to our lovely Garden Room, and continue the lively celebration with a Five-Course Bastille Day Menu de Degustation created by Chef Jacques that will feature produce harvested directly from our on-site gardens.The award winning Lynn Veronneau Trio will enhance this great French fête this evening with favorite French chansons and original arrangements.  Joining Lynn and Ken tonight will be violinist Dave Kline.“Napoleon” will introduce and present the menu’s paired Boisset Family French wines, and will lead in lively songs with the Lynn Veronneau Trio, singing together with Chef Pascale, Chef David and our French team, the French National Anthem.Celebrate the Francophile in you with us in this action packed “not to be missed” Bastille Day Soirée!  Reserve early, as we will sell out early this ever popular celebration!Vive la France, Happy Bastille Day et Bon Appétit!  
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Chef Jacques’ Table Presents A Rosé Wine Tasting and Dinner

Please join us Friday, July 19th, 2019 at 7:00 PM as L’Auberge Chez François presents a very special wine tasting and dinner featuring fine rosé wines from France, Spain and the United States.  While wine lovers have discovered that rosé doesn’t deserve the “inexpensive and sweet” reputation it got from Lancer’s, Mateus and white zinfandel, many consider it a perfect choice as a light, refreshing glass to enjoy on a summer patio, at the beach and for all your summer dinners.Our head sommelier, Alex Bardsley, will pour a variety of sumptuous rosés for a pre-dinner tasting as well as with the Chef’s multi course meal, commenting on their production methods, origins and styles.Though experimentation has delivered delicious new rosés, especially from the west coast,  we will be focusing on more classic styles, but ones that deserve to be better known.Chef Jacques will craft a sumptuous repast to bring out the best in the rosé wines for our evening’s soirée-Drink Pink this summer and see you there!
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Rosé Musical Summer Brunch With Alexander Barnett on Guitar

You are invited for a delightful rose musical brunch, Sunday, July 21st, 2019 at 11:00 AM on our outdoor terrace (weather permitting) featuring a patron favorite, guitarist and composer Alexander Barnett.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. He will be performing a broad range of music from classical, modern and jazz, against the backdrop of our lovely gardens.Feast on Chef Jacques’ four-course menu paired with crisp rosé wine, and of course, Cremant d’Alsace and Bloody Mary’s while Alex provides his soft acoustical music.Start your summer day at L’Auberge Chez François and end your weekend on a high note.A bientôt and see you there!
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Summer Wine Festival and Luncheon featuring Red Hot Rosés

L’Auberge Chez François and Chef Jacques invite you to our ever popular Summer Wine Festival and Luncheon on Saturday, July 27th, 2019. We begin the day sampling twelve different “Red Hot Rosés” and crisp summer wines from some of the world’s best producing wine regions, including, of course, France.Arrive anytime between 11:30 AM and 1:00pm for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines paired with Chef Jacques’  seasonal canapes.  Our sommeliers will be on hand to guide you through the tasting and answer any questions and pairing ideas on these summer inspired wines.  Following the tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete luncheon of your choice from our four course menu, paired with yet, “mais oui, bien sur”, another glass of delectable wine!
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Sunday Evening Rock and Roll Supper with The Classics Hot Town Summer in the City with Special Appearance by Chef Jacques’ on the Drums

Do you remember hearing “Summertime” for the first time?  How about “Summer In The City” or “Summertime Blues”?  The summer season is filled with fond memories including good friends, great food and some unforgettable summer songs.Come celebrate summer with the marvelous music of The Classics as you enjoy a special Sunday Supper.  You will be surprised how many songs you will remember about summer or with summer in the title!If you were at their last sold out show, you know The Classics will serve up your favorite songs, delivered masterfully with a good time vibe that will make you smile, clap or get up and dance!  This evening, Sunday July 28th at 5:30 PM,  we will feature an enticing menu of classic dishes, crisp and delectable wine pairings and an encore performance by Chef Jacques on drums! Early purchases of tickets are suggested, as the last three Classics performances were sold-out.
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Team member of the Month

Jose “Arnoldo” Cabrera joined our team June 2011 as line cook. Arnoldo’s easy going and friendly personality makes working with him pleasurable. Arnoldo is responsible for making sure our dishes are prepped and  plated properly and is well known in the kitchen for keeping an impeccably clean work station. Thank you Arnoldo, for all your hard work and dedication! Keep up the good job!
Monsieur François Competition


Congratulations to Jacques D. for winning the May Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Jacques will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great work Jacques!

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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May Newsletter


Spring Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul
The upcoming month promises to be delicious at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie. 

The gardens are now in full flush. We are serving the salads of the season made exclusively from greens grown right here on the property.  You can’t beat the freshness and flavor of organically grown greens that have traveled only a few yards to reach your plate. Each year we refine the varieties of lettuces and greens that we grow to create the perfect salad. We hope you’ll come in and tell us what you think of this year’s selection of Bibb, arugula, and mesclun lettuces, as well as our spinach and kale. 

To kick off June and the upcoming summer, we are hosting our first Delectable Chocolate and Wine Festival, a journey to our homeland of Alsace and “Classic French Estates”  wine dinners, a very special snappy Sinatra Sunday supper, with Bob MacDonald; our ever-popular summer wine festival and luncheon and  a delightful Sunday sing-along brunch featuring everyone’s favorite music from the Sound of Music with our own Maria and Captain Von Trapp, 

Yes..they’re back!  From Broadway to our-way, “A Grand Night on Broadway” featuring broadway and international  fine artists Prince, Larry and Gay, performing here again after four sold out shows this past year!  We are also featuring a special salute to all the Dads out there with a Father’s Day Grill Fest Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon.

My brother Paul and I want to toast all the fathers and raise a glass to our Papa François. Everyone thought dad was crazy when he moved his restaurant from Washington D.C. to the “country” forty-three years ago. He was a pioneer and, if I may say so, a brilliant restaurateur who cared deeply about his customers. 
We’re happy to continue the traditions he started all of those years ago and happy that so many of you will be celebrating your own fathers with us this month 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 Francois & Jacques’ Brasserie




A Wine Journey to Our Homeland of Alsace:  Sipp Mack Alsatian Wine Dinner
Please join us Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at 7:00 PM for a dinner showcasing the wines of Alsatian producer Sipp Mack, a ninth-generation family winery, currently run by Laura and Jacques Sipp with their daughter, Carolyn. The Sipp Mack winery was created in 1959 following the marriage of two winemaking families, François Sipp from Ribeauvillé and Marie Louise Mack from Hunawihr.  In 1983, following his viticulture and enology studies, business school and work experiences in American wineries for two years, their son, Jacques, returned to Alsace to join the family estate. He brought his wife, Laura, a Californian graduate from the University of California Davis wine program, back with him. Jacques and Laura brought new vision to the vineyard and winery operations. Their desire to make consistently high quality, pure wines that reflect their soils led them to combine Alsatian traditions with modern technology and production methods that protect the environment.  After years certified sustainable farming and integrated pest management, they converted the entire domain to certified organic farming. Sipp Mack’s importer, energetic French wine specialist Franck Agostini, will be on hand to present the wines, and Chef Jacques, of course, has created a menu to accompany the fruits of Alsace.
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L’Auberge Chez François’ Premier Chocolate and Wine Festival Featuring Leslie Hollander of Sugar Up, Sugar!
Did someone say Chocolate and Wine? Savor the world of wine and chocolate on a guided tour made for your taste buds. Please join us Saturday, June 8th, 2019 at 1:00 PM for our first 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 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 truffles. (6 wines sampled and 6 different truffles). Alex will introduce each wine, and together he and Leslie will discuss how the chocolate confections and the wines play off each other. The tasting will be preceded by a meet reception with hors d’oeuvres and a glass of Crémant d’Alace. Beautiful boxes of Leslie’s delectable assorted truffles and Alex’s wines sampled today will be available for purchase at a very special price.
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A Very Special Musical Sunday Supper Featuring My Way: Bob McDonald Sings Sinatra Classics
Please join us on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 at 5:30 PM for what will be 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. An extraordinary fun filled evening, not to be missed!
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Let the Grilling Begin –  Father’s Day Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon
Please join Chef Jacques Haeringer on Saturday, June 15th, 2019 at 11:00 AM as we celebrate and honor dads everywhere at our Father’s Day cooking demonstration and luncheon. One of Chef Jacques’ favorite pastime is grilling and he’ll share his favorite secrets to making a decadent meal outdoors on the grill. The afternoon’s sure-to-please menu includes Grilled Carolina Shrimp and Charred Baby Vegetables, Grilled Bavette Steak and Potatoes, then rounded out with a delectable Strawberry Tarte with Housemade Vanilla Ice Cream, including three specially paired wines selected by Paul Haeringer.  The afternoon promises to be a truly great way to celebrate Father’s Day!  Grill forward!

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Rosenthal French Wine Dinner Featuring  “Classic French Estates”
Please join us Friday, June 21st, 2019 at 7:00 PM, for a wine dinner showcasing the delectable “Classic French Estates”  from the Rosenthal collection.  Robert MacFarlane of Potomac Selections, our very respected twenty year plus wine colleague, will be on hand to present these classic wines. Chef Jacques has created a wonderful tasting menu, including Maine Halibut, Seabass, Veal Scaloppini, and everyone’s favorite L’Auberge Chez François’ Grand Marnier Soufflé to complement the “Classic French Estates” this evening.
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Summer is Here Wine Festival and Luncheon
L’Auberge Chez François and Chef Jacques’ invite you to our ever popular Wine Festival and Luncheon on Saturday, June 22nd, 2019, to celebrate the arrival of summer.  We begin the day by sampling twelve different wines featuring wines from some of the world’s most notable viticultural regions, including red hot roses, perfect for your summer soirees. Arrive anytime between 11:30am and 1:00pm for a walk-around tasting of these wines, accompanied by Chef Jacques’ tasty seasonal hors d’oeuvres. Following your tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete luncheon of your choice from our four-course menu, paired with yet another glass of vino.   All wines sampled will be available for purchase at a special discount for our customers. Merci beaucoup and see you there!
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Sing Along Musical Brunch featuring the Music from the “Sound of Music“
Chef Jacques’ and the team at L’Auberge Chez François invites you to enjoy a delectable and fun musical Sunday brunch featuring “Maria”  – Laura Van Duzer and “Captain Von Trapp” -Prince Havely and the songs of the Sound of Music on Sunday June 23rd, 2019 at 11:00 AM.   Hum and sing along, of course with everyone’s favorite Rodgers & Hammerstein tunes from their last stage musical, which includes songs from the Austrian countryside—“Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and, of course, the The Sound of Music. Captain Von Trapp, aka Prince Havely, sings with the Washington National Opera, and his regional stage credits include leads in Big River, Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera. He has appeared with Capital Steps and as the lead in the Ben Carson Story at Toby’s Dinner Theatre.  Prince has toured with the Gene Donati Orchestra and is a regular featured “sold-out” artist at our musical dinners and brunches at L’Auberge Chez François. Maria, aka Laura Van Duzer, a talented singer-songwriter, performer, pianist, and guitarist will be leading us today on all the fun.  Laura also 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, 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 Band. The Hills are Alive at L’Auberge Chez François!  Come channel your inner Maria or Captain Von Trapp on June 23rd and enjoy a musical brunch not to be missed in Great Falls!
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An Evening on Broadway Musical Showcase Soirée featuring International and Broadway Veterans

They are BACK! From Broadway, to our way! Following four sold out performances on “our stage” at L’Auberge Chez François, we are thrilled to present to you, on Thursday, June 27th , 2019 at 7:30pm “A Grand Night on Broadway” Musical Showcase Soirée. This very special musical event will feature the talented Prince Havely – Tenor, Larry Friedman – Tenor and Gay Willis – Soprano, performing selections from Phantom of the Opera, The Music Man, Cats, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Miserables. Prince has toured with the Gene Donati Orchestra, performing for congressional dinners, Senators Balls, and Presidential Galas, including those of Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama  Larry Friedman is a native Washingtonian with extensive experience in live theater, film and television. Gay Willis is an award-winning soprano, performing world tours and on Broadway. She is known for her roles as Christine in Phantom of the Opera and as Magnolia in Showboat, along with other shows such as Into the Woods and West Side Story and sold out performances at Carnegie Hall. We are thrilled to host a return of these talented International and Broadway Veterans, who will take us on a celebratory journey of Broadway paired with Chef’s delectable five course menu and our sommelier-selected wines. Wish them a happy birthday this evening as all three celebrate milestone birthdays!  Truly a musical night on Broadway in Great Falls not to be missed!
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Team Member of the Month
This month we honor Sami Hanna who joined L’Auberge Chez François in April of 2014. Sami is one of our very popular servers, going above and beyond to make sure all of our guests have a delightful experience. With an extensive background in the hospitality field, Sami is very good at helping out with our private events and making sure birthdays, weddings, and special occasion celebrations run smoothly. We want to thank Sami for doing such a great job and for all his hard work!

Monsieur François Competition
Congratulations to Anthony D. of Leesburg, Virginia for winning the April Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Anthony will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great Job Anthony! 

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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April Newsletter




Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul:

The terraces are blooming, the gardens are planted, the wisteria is beautiful and we welcome printemps in our countryside of France right here in Great Falls.  

Springtime also brings our family of L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie celebrating some very prestigious milestones and accolades this month.

We toasted to our 43rd anniversary in Great Falls, Virginia location on April 20th, 2019.  Francois “Papa” Haeringer decided to fulfill his dream of opening an “auberge” – a family inn prevalent in his native Alsatian countryside.  After finding the perfect six acres of rolling green hills in Great Falls, L’Auberge Chez François opened in 1976, and became a family business. This year also marks an incredible milestone, as this year marks 65 years ago, Papa opened the original Chez François in the heart of Washington DC in 1954.

My Papa’s goal was to operate a restaurant with a nice ambiance and good honest food at affordable prices. The restaurant’s enduring popularity is a testimony to his success with this approach.  An incredible 65 years later, we still continue to operate L’Auberge Chez François with Papa’s spirit infusing every aspect of the restaurant, as well as his meticulously crafted meals.  Papa would have it no other way.  Merci beaucoup to all for your patronage and support throughout the years.

This month, L’Auberge Chez Francois was again honored for the 27th year, the prestigious AAA Four Diamond award at AAA’s awards ceremony in DC.  AAA began rolling out their diamond rating system in 1985 region wide and was completed in 1991. We received our first four diamond rating in 1992 and have continued thru the next 26 years to receive this distinguished accolade.  “Only 0.2 percent of the nearly 32,000 AAA-inspected and approved restaurants were included on the list”, AAA said in a release.  On behalf of our entire family of L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie, thank you AAA for your four diamond award recognition. 

 We are excited to announce our May Events Lineup, and what a fun month it will be, packed with special culinary events including “A Mother’s Day Cooking Demo and Luncheon”, Chef Jacques Table Wine dinners, including Domaine Carneros, a repeat of our sold out Rock and Roll supper with moi playing a few tunes on the drums, and other outdoor events on our terrace with flowers in full-bloom! Check them out and reserve your spot!  See all our events here


Bon Printemps and Best Culinary Wishes;
Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer and family of  L’Auberge Chez Francois & Jacques’ Brasserie




Chef Jacques’ Table Featuring Thelema Mountain Vineyards Dinner

Please join us on Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 at 7:00 PM, as we welcome Thomas Webb, owner of Thelema Mountain Vineyards, a family owned and managed wine estate at the top of the Helshoogte Pass in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It was a taste of some Burgundy Puligny-Montrachet that convinced Gyles Webb to lay down the calculator and abandon his accounting career in Durban to become a winemaker. Shortly after, he obtained a degree in Oenology at Stellenbosch University and after gaining some work experience abroad and in South Africa, Gyles and his wife’s family fell in love with a run-down old fruit farm called Thelema. Gyles has always given meticulous attention to the vineyards, believing that grape quality is the single most important factor in serious winemaking. This persistent precision has paid off in awards for the best vineyards in Stellenbosch. His winemaking policy is one of “benign neglect” or minimum interference, with finings and filtrations kept to an absolute minimum. Gyles also believes in the use of premium wood;  you will therefore find Thelema and Sutherland’s wines resting in quality French barrels.
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“Sunday Supper With The Classics Band”Playing Hit Songs Beloved by All (Cameo Appearance by Chef Jacques Haeringer on the Drums!)

Please join us for rocking evening Sunday, May 5th, 2019  at 5:30 PM, for another segment of our popular Music and Cuisine series, with a delicious “Sunday Supper” featuring The Classics Band performing hit songs and entertaining music we all love from our youth. This delightful group returns  for a Sunday Supper on Cinco de Mayo, and yes,“Tequila” and “La Bamba” is on the list along with classic hits from the 50s to the 2010s. If you were at their last sold out show, you know The Classics will serve up your favorite songs, delivered masterfully with a good time vibe that will make you smile, clap or get up and dance! The Evening will feature an enticing menu and libations, and an encore performance by Chef Jacques on drums!
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A Very Special Domaine Carneros Wine Dinner with TJ Evans, Carneros Winemaker
Please join Chef Jacques and Team on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at 7:00 PM for a very special evening with Pinot Noir Winemaker TJ Evans of Domaine Carneros. Domaine Carneros specializes in great, handcrafted pinot noirs and elegant sparkling wines. Prior to joining Domaine Carneros in 2008, TJ Evans spent 10 years in a variety of winemaking positions around the world, during which he developed not only winemaking knowledge, but a deep love of Pinot Noir and the decision to make it the focus of his professional life.  TJ worked harvest at New Zealand’s Villa Maria Estate, apprenticed at France’s 500 year-old Domaine Jean-Louis Chave and served internships with Mondavi Winery and Far Ninete. Our special evening begins at 7:00p (weather permitting) on our beautiful “in-bloom” terrace with Chef’s seasonal canapés paired with chilled Domaine Carneros, Brut Vintage Cuvée.  Feast on Chef Jacques’ five-course dinner featuring the delectable sparkling and Pinot Noir wines of the Grand-Dame, Domaine Carneros. 
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“Celebrating Mom’s” Mother’s Day Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Join Chef Jacques Haeringer and treat your mom or your special someone to a lively culinary demonstration and luncheon on Friday, May 10th, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  Your day begins sipping chilled Monmousseau Touraine Brut while watching Chef Jacques demonstrate a selection of his very special recipes “on set” that you will surely enjoy. Continue the Mother’s Day celebration with Chef Jacques’ five-course very special “Menu du Jour”, paired with fine wines chosen by our sommelier The pièce de résistance: our Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé to round out a celebratory day. This culinary demonstration hits the spot and makes the perfect gourmet gift.  Come and join us and celebrate Mom or your someone special this “Mother’s Day” at L’Auberge Chez François! We love Mom’s!
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Memorial Day Weekend “Friday Night On The Terrace” Wine Tasting featuring Live Music by Stephanie Ball

Please join Chef Jacques’ and his team on Friday, May 24th, 2019 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM as we offer you a delightful way to kick off your Memorial 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 Stephanie Ball’s 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, selected for you, this evening. All wines sampled will be available for purchase at a very special “trade” discount for our customers that evening only. Merci beaucoup and see you there!  Happy Memorial Day Friday! In case of inclement weather, we will move the event to our Rooster Room, with the same festivities.
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“A Jazzy Memorial Day Weekend Sunday Supper” featuring Al Williams and Chris Fischer of American Idol

Why not Join Chef Jacques’ and his team on Memorial Day Weekend Sunday, May 26th, 2019 at 6:00 PM for a Jazzy Musical Supper, listening to the smooth standard and pop tunes of Washington Area Music Association’s best Jazz Instrumentalist, Al Williams. Multi-reed player Al Williams III has earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike for his graceful and melodic style on tenor, alto and soprano saxophones, in addition to alto and C flutes.  Jazz Times has noted the “poetic beauty” of his saxophone solos. Dividing his time among his contemporary jazz band, Al Williams and Friends, Al is one of the most highly regarded musicians around. “Al Williams has a genuine desire to reach people with his music. His music looks right at you and is open and forthright.”  Sabra Best – Entertainment Magazine Joining Al Williams tonight, will be the talented Chris Fischer, a native New Yorker, who relocated to the DC area 6 years ago.  Over the years, he has played with R& B legends such as Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Temptations, Jennifer Hudson and more.  Chris has produced several CD’s and holds the title of being a music and chart arranger for American Idol, 2013 Emmy Awards and BET’s Celebration of Gospel. Chef Jacques’ and team are thrilled to host this Memorial Day weekend finale with these two amazing artists.  Seating limited, so make your plans early!
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“Friday Night Two for Tonight Romantic Soirée”
Featuring the Romance Music of Alexander Barnett

Roses smell fine, candy tastes sweet, but a romantic repast is a much better treat! Please join Chef Jacques Haeringer on Friday, May 31st, 2019 at 7:00 PM as we continue our oh-so romantic celebrations at L’Auberge Chez Francois, with our “Two for Tonight” Soirée. 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, complete with the romantic music of Alexander Barnett.  Feast on Chef Jacques’ and his team’s five-course delectable romance themed dinner and sommelier paired wines. Cheers to romance, and we hope to see you and your special someone at our “Two for Tonight” Soirée, at L’Auberge Chez Francois, where romance is our Raison d’être!
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Team member of the Month

Tomas Santos Urbina joined our team June 2009 as a dishwasher. Tomas always has smile on his face and ready to jump in where he is needed. He is one of our quietest employees but he is extremely hard working and completes all extra tasks asked of him. Thank you Tomas, for all your hard work and dedication! Keep up the good job!
Monsieur François Competition


Congratulations to Antonio P. for winning the March Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Antonio will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great work Antonio!

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Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques

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March 2019 Newsletter

 
 
 
Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul
 
 
Spring is finally here!  The L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie team and moi  are looking forward to alfresco dining, sipping chilled beverages in our wine and beer garden, and enjoying the bounty of our two on-site organic gardens.

 I have been happily leafing through the various organic seed catalogs, (remember the old Sears and Roebucks Holiday catalogue?) calculating how much to purchase to ensure a bountiful harvest for our guests. I have several varieties of heirloom tomatoes, green beans, French radishes, spinach, sorrel, squash and the list continues!  We also have six types of lettuces to combine into a special green salad that we will be serving in the spring.  Even with the ground still partially frozen, we’re conditioning the soil with organic compost and coffee grounds in anticipation of spring planting.  I can’t wait to get my hands “dirty”, with our lead gardener, Stephanie, again in the gardens!

We are thrilled to offer you in the month of April a wide variety of Culinary Experiences and Special Events for you and yours to enjoy at L’Auberge Chez François.  From Motown music and cuisine, everyone’s favorite musical brunches, Chef Jacques’ Table with delectable wines and visiting winemakers, a Broadway ‘music and cuisine’ performance, cooking demos and luncheons and a Spring wine festival and luncheon, next month is indeed one of our most action-packed months of the year! Vive le Printemps ! 

Looking forward to seeing you during this wondrous season, in our little slice of French Countryside in Great Falls.

Cheers!

Chef Jacques, Paul Haeringer and the team from L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie 



Motown and R & B Music et Cuisine Dinner Featuring Prince Havely, Mike Ault and Efi Tovia
 
Please join us Friday, April 5th, 2019 at 7:00 PM for one of our music et cuisine dinners featuring the tunes of Motown, R&B, and the sounds of the 70’s performed by the popular Prince Havely, Mike Ault and Efi Tovia.Prince, one of the most recognized vocal talents in the region, performs regularly to sold-out musical events at L’Auberge Chez François.  He is a featured entertainer at the White House and National Opera and performs regularly with the Capital Steps.Joining Prince will be Mike Ault, who has been playing solo guitar for 25 years in the nation’s capital at weddings, events, and cocktail hours. He studied guitar at NVCC with National Theater guitarist Bill Biesecker and played with the award winning  band Free Spirit.A L’Auberge favorite performer, Efi Tovia, began his career at age six, playing classical piano. Efi was a member of the Israeli Air Force Band, and has played regular gigs in New York, L.A., and Florida, now calling Washington D.C. his home.Why not spend a Friday night, listening to this dynamic trio, performing all your favorite Motown, R & B and 70’s tunes, while enjoying Chef Jacques’ four course menu and wine pairings, of course!  See you there!
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 “Printemps” Spring Wine Festival and Luncheon
 
Please join us on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 for our ever popular “Printemps” Spring Wine Festival and Luncheon.  Sample 12 delectable wines from the Loire and Rhone Valleys in France, Piemonte and Veneto in Italy, Oregon, California, Spain and Greece.  Arrive anytime between 11:30 and 1:00pm for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapes.  Our Sommeliers will be on hand to guide you through the tasting and answer any questions on these wines.  Following the tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete luncheon of your choice from our four course menu, paired with yet, mais oui, bien sur, another glass of delectable wine!  Merci beaucoup and see you there!  Hello Spring! 
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Musical Brunch featuring Mike Nelson performing Smooth Jazz Guitar
 
Please join us on Sunday, April 7th, at 11:00 AM as we welcome the very talented guitarist and singer, Mike Nelson.  Mike has over 20 years experience in the music industry and has played up and down the East Coast, Europe, Dubai and Australia. He has  toured extensively with Earth, Wind and Fire, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, and Commodores, to name a few!A Musical Event not to be missed, paired with a delectable brunch menu makes for a wonderful way to spend your Sunday with us!  Merci beaucoup!
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Chef Jacques’ Table featuring Vins d’Alsace Schoenheitz Dinner
 
Schoenheitz…a name whose Alsatian meaning is related to “beauty” and “a taste for good things”.  When history and nature join forces the only path to follow is that of EXCELLENCE.  Please join us Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 at 7:00 PM as we welcome Adrien Schoenheitz of Schoenheitz Winery, who will be presenting his family’s wines from the Munster Valley (famous for its cheese) in Alsace. Adrien studied viticulture and oenology in Alsace and has worked in other parts of France including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Switzerland, New Zealand and Australia.The Shoenheitz family arrived in Alsace from Austria after the Thirty Years’ War in the 17th century, starting a wine business in the village of Wihr-au-Val in 1812. Most of the vineyards around the village were destroyed during the First World War, and the village itself was levelled during the Second World War. Adrian’s grandfather started replanting vines in the 1960s, and with Adrian’s parents, established the winery in 1980.The wines of Schoenheitz have only become available in Virginia in the last year, and we are pleased to be able to showcase them, with a delectable menu Chef Jacques designed to complement their qualities.
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Tom Kitchen and The Tritone Jazz Trio Music and Cuisine Dinner
 
Please join Chef Jacques and the L’Auberge Chez François team on Friday, April 12th, 2019 at 7:00 PM as we continue our popular Music and Cuisine series. This evening, we will be featuring music by Thomas Kitchen and The Tritone Jazz Trio, with Peter Runk and Zack Williams.Thomas Kitchen is a classical-trained jazz guitarist who plays a wide range of musical styles and performs regularly in and around the metropolitan area. The Tritone Jazz Trio grew out of a longstanding jazz performance in Silver Spring, MD, where keyboard player Peter Runk, bassist Walter Heber, and guitarist Thomas Kitchen met. Since that time, the Trio has played in a variety of performances together throughout the DC metropolitan area.Start the musical evening off with a Sparkling Riesling, and Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapes while tapping your foot to the Tom Kitchen Tritone Jazz Trio!
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A Spring Fling Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon
 
Please join us on Saturday, April 13th, 2019 at 11:00 AM as we say goodbye to winter and hello to spring with our Spring Fling Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon. Chef Jacques will demonstrate how to use fresh, spring ingredients to prepare a delicious meal that celebrates the season. You’ll sip on Crémant Rose while you learn the secrets to making Maine Diver Scallops with Chef’s Garden Sorrel, Medallions of Veal with seasonal morel mushrooms, and other dishes that showcase the bounty of the spring season. The demonstration is followed by a four-course luncheon with wine pairings, to make for the perfect celebratory springtime afternoon.
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Musical Brunch featuring the Romantic Sounds of Classical Guitarist Alexander Barnett 
 
A British journalist coined the word “brunch” in 1895, describing it as a Sunday repast for Saturday night carousers. Please join Chef Jacques and the team at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, April 14th at 11:00 AM as we host our popular musical brunch featuring the music of 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.Chef Jacques has created a special brunch menu, including our brunch favorite, Creekstone Farms Filet Mignon and Organic eggs or the choice of a delicious Avocado Brioche Toast and Eggs Benedict.  Oh yes, bien sûr, we’ll have plenty of brunch cocktails, including Crémant d’Alsace, Bloody Marys and mimosas. We hope you will spend a Sunday afternoon with us here in beautiful Great Falls, VA.
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Chef Jacques’ Table featuring the Wines of Freemark Abbey  Dinner with Special Guest Barry Dodds
 
Experience the pioneering legacy that has made Freemark Abbey one of the most sought after wines in Napa Valley at an exclusive Chef Jacques’ Table on Thursday April 18th, 2019 at 7:00 PM with special guest speaker Barry Dodds, Napa Valley Historian and Freemark Abbey Ambassador. Freemark Abbey’s winemaking legacy dates to 1886 when Josephine Tychson built the stone building that still serves as the winery’s home today. Over the last century-and-a-half, Freemark Abbey has pioneered the California wine industry and become a beacon of enduring quality and tradition. Timeless, trusted, and authentic – Freemark Abbey’s steadfast spirit and pedigreed approach to winemaking result in elegant, refined wines, crafted to withstand the test of time.  A trailblazer of Napa Valley winemaking, Freemark Abbey continues to evolve with their inward commitment to crafting classic Napa Valley wines of superior pedigree and quality. To accompany the delectable wines, Chef Jacques and his team has paired a menu with Freemark Abbey with the varietals of this classic Napa Vineyard for an unforgettable evening of wine and cuisine Vive La France and Vive Freemark Abbey!    
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An Evening at Broadway Music et Cuisine Dinner featuring Larry Friedman with Special Guest Gay Willis
We are thrilled to invite you to join us on Friday, April 19th, 2019 at 7:00 PM for a “Grand Night on Broadway” Musical Showcase Soirée at L’Auberge Chez François. We welcome back, with previous completely sold out performances, the extremely talented Larry Friedman – Tenor and Gay Willis – Soprano, performing your favorite selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Godspell and more.Larry Friedman is a native Washingtonian with extensive experience in live theater, film and television. As a youth, he appeared as Fritz in The Nutcracker Suite and as a member of Young Columbian’s, he performed in prestigious locations, including The White House, Wolf Trap and The Kennedy Center. His stage credits comprise leading roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and as Pippin in Pippin.The incomparable Gay Willis, an award-winning soprano, has starred in Broadway’s Showboat, The Phantom of the Opera, The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman and on PBS’s From Galway to Broadway.  She has performed to sold out houses all over the world and has been universally heralded by critics: “As Christine in the Phantom of the Opera, Willis’ voice has an almost ethereal quality…transporting the audience to unexpected heights emotionally as well as vocally.”Chef Jacques and his team are thrilled to host these talented artists for our continuing music and cuisine series, with a delectable five course menu and our sommelier-selected wines. Truly another Musical Night on Broadway in Great Falls not to be missed!
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April in Paris Musique et Cuisine Dinner featuring The Nancy Scimone Duo
We are happy to continue the Musique et Cuisine series at L’Auberge Chez François on Friday, April 26th, 2019 at 7:00 PM when we welcome Nancy Scimone and Wade Beach featuring an  “April in Paris” performance.Vocalist Nancy Scimone and Pianist Wade Beach will entertain and delight you with romantic and glamorous 1940s American classics, favorite French chansons, and beloved Broadway tunes.Nancy Scimone’s “winsome elegance” (The Washington Post) paired with the artistry of master jazz pianist Wade Beach promise a memorable and festive evening at L’Auberge Chez Francois.  Prepare to be enchanted!We hope you will be able to join us for this special “April in Paris” performance while dining on Chef Jacques’ special four-course Parisian-inspired menu and French wines selected by our sommeliers. “Vive la France”!
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An Opera Musical Brunch featuring Mesa Soprano Angela Knight
We are honored to welcome Angela Knight on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  Ms. Knight is an international performing soprano in her 15th season with the Washington National Opera where she performs regularly and has sung in over 300 performances. Recent roles include “Idomeno” – The Cretan Woman, “The Crucible” – Betty Paris, “Le Nozze Di Figaro” – Barbarina, and Second Lady in “Sly” for U.S. and Japanese audiences.With numerous awards, Angela has been featured as a guest artist to represent the Washington Opera at the Kennedy Center’s season opening, and has had solo appearances at the U.S. Capitol, The Lincoln Memorial, The Shakespeare Theater and The Sylvan Theatre in Washington D.C.  She was chosen to sing the National Anthem for President George W. Bush at a National Republican fundraiser in Washington D.C. and has sung the National Anthem numerous times for the Washington Redskins and Washington Nationals.Chef Jacques and his team are thrilled to host Angela Knight for our continuing music and cuisine series and musical brunches, with a delectable three course brunch menu complete with our brunch cocktails. Truly another musical day on “Opera in Great Falls” not to be missed!
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Team Member of the Month
 
This month we honor Salvador Hernandez, who joined L’Auberge Chez François in October 2015. Salvador can be seen assisting our guests, whether outside directing car parking, or in the main dining room bringing our bread selections to the tables, refilling waters and helping clear settings.  Salvador also helps deliver seamless service to diners at Jacques’ Brasserie, running food from the kitchen down to the Brasserie. We can always count on Salvador to help his coworkers, and on his flexibility in getting the “job” done right.  We want to thank Salvador for doing such a great job and for all his hard work.
 
 
 
Monsieur François Competition
 
Congratulations to Jacqueline F. of Arlington, Virginia for winning the February Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Jacqueline will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great Job Jacqueline!
 
 
 

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Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques
 
 
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February 2019 Newsletter

 
 
 
Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul
 
 
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 number one most romantic restaurant in the DC Metro area and again, this year for  Top 100 Restaurants in America for Romance by OpenTable Diners.  A new accolade this year, The Most Romantic Restaurant in Virginia by Good Housekeeping. Now that’s a seal of approval!  

We celebrate spring with a fabulous line up of ten exciting events in March.  March brings delectable brunches and dinners with varied live entertainment featuring jazz, French music, Motown and country!    We are delighted to welcome back our former sommelier Klaus Wittauer as we team up to bring you a “Blue Danube River” cooking demonstration and luncheon featuring the wines of Austria.   Klaus will also be accompanying “moi” August 18, 2019 on the just announced Blue Danube River Reflections river cruise with our friends and partners at Tauck. Stay tuned for details. 

At Chef Jacques’ table this month, we host two terrific wineries, Larkmead Vineyards and Tablas Creek Vineyards.  

We invite you a “not to be missed” Sunday supper featuring The Classics Band performing sounds of the 60’s with moi sitting in on a few tunes on drums.    

In keeping with the Alsatian’s love of great beer, we are happy to host our own Virginia’s award winning Starr Hill Brewery and brewmaster Robbie O’Cain with a lively craft beer cooking demo and luncheon.   And rounding out this action-packed March is a Here’s to Heroes Wine & Craft Beer Festival Benefiting United Volleyball USA and The World Police and Fire Games   I am honored to be donating all proceeds to  these outstanding gentleman representing the USA in China this August  

We invite you to enjoy a romantic meal year round in the “French countryside” here in Great Falls, Virginia, and welcome you to usher in Spring at one of our special events.

Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer and the Team at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie



Jazzy Musical Brunch featuring the Music of Washington Premier Artists Al Williams and Mike Ault
 
Please join Chef Jacques’ and his team on Sunday, March 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 AM for a Jazzy Musical  Brunch, listening to the smooth standard and pop tunes of Washington Area Music Association’s best Jazz Instrumentalist, Al Williams.Multi-reed player Al Williams III has earned rave reviews from critics and audiences alike for his graceful and melodic style on tenor, alto and soprano saxophones, in addition to alto and C flutes.  Jazz Times has noted the “poetic beauty” of his saxophone solos.  Dividing his time among his contemporary jazz band, Al Williams and Friends, Al is one of the most highly regarded musicians around.Joining Al today, will be Mike Ault, a talented Washington area guitarist with 25 years in the Nation’s Capital at weddings, events and cocktail hours.  His experience in guitar include jazz, rock, pop, Blues and R& B.Why not spend your Sunday by the listening to two great musicians, with beautiful music over brunch?
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Chef Jacques Table- A Wine Tasting and Dinner featuring the Wines of Larkmead Vineyards
 
Please join L’Auberge Chez François Thursday March 7th, 2019 at 7:00 PM, for an exceptional evening of fine food and delectable wines featuring Laurie Taboulet, National Sales Manager from Larkmead Vineyards, to talk about the history of Larkmead and, of course, share some delicious Larkmead wines.Larkmead is one of Napa Valley’s most historic estates and is recognized as one of the most exceptional vineyard sites of the region.The historic Larkmead estate is one of the oldest family-owned establishments in Napa Valley. Originally founded in 1895, Larkmead is now under the stewardship of proprietors Cam and Kate Solari, producing some of the most sought after wines in the world.During this unforgettable evening, you will have the opportunity to experience a guided tasting of three of Larkmead’s highly allocated wines, then sit down to “Chef Jacques’s Table” as you savor his three-course meal, paired with two additional Larkmead wines.
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Sunday Supper featuring Songs of the 60’s with The Classics Band and a Cameo Appearance by Chef Jacques on Drums
 
Please join us Sunday, March 10th, 2019 at 5:30 PM, for another segment of our popular Music and Cuisine series, with a delicious  “Sunday Supper” featuring The Classics Band performing Songs of the Sixties – entertaining music we all love from our youth.The Classics Band are a group of veteran DC musicians with decades of experience performing popular music of all genres. The group includes Tim Wynne, bass and vocals, Don Bruce, guitar, keyboards and vocals and versatile drummer Jim West. Join us for what promises to be a lively, fun filled evening that just may have you tapping your feet, clapping your hands and singing along (and a special Cameo appearance by Chef Jacques on the drums)!
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Music and Cuisine Dinner Series featuring Prince Havely and Ariel Frances performing the Tunes of Stevie Wonder and Lionel Ritchie
 
Please join us at L’Auberge Chez François on Friday March 15th, 2019 at 7:00 PM and get into the “spring” mood with a delectable dinner, délicieux wines and fan favorite’s and award winning Prince Havely and Ariel Frances performing the superb music and tunes of Stevie Wonder and Lionel Ritchie.  Since launching our music and cuisine series, it’s no secret why these entertaining events sell out at L’Auberge Chez François, with great area musicians.Pair the music and tunes with Chef Jacques’ four course menu and delightful wines, for an evening full of Music and Cuisine not to be missed!  A great way to kick off your weekend!
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Blue Danube River Reflections Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon featuring the Wines of Austria with Special Guest Klaus Wittauer
 
Please join Chef Jacques Haeringer and Klaus Wittauer, former sommelier of L’Auberge Chez François on Saturday March 16th, 2019 at 11:00 AM, for our “Blue Danube River Reflections” Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon.The afternoon will feature a luscious menu of seafood, Elysian Fields Lamb and the famous Salzburger dessert.  This afternoon, we will take a delectable tour of Austrian wine, as guided by Klaus.To start the day, you will sip chilled Gruner Veltliner from the beautiful Wachau region as Chef Jacques presents his cooking demonstration. As a special treat, Klaus will join in and show us how to prepare Salzburger Nockerl, an Austrian dessert soufflé. After the demonstration, retreat to our Garden Room where you will enjoy a four course luncheon, expertly paired with three Austrian wines.We hope you take a journey with us to Austria this summer and join us on our just announced Blue Danube cruise, with Chef Jacques Haeringer and co-host Klaus Wittauer aboard Tauck’s lovely M.S. Joy, August 14, 2019. 
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Starr Hill Craft Beer Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon featuring Special Guest Master Brewer Robbie O’Cain
 
We are excited to announce the continuation of our popular craft beer events on Saturday March 23rd, 2019 at 11:00 AM, with Virginia’s own award-winning Star Hill Brewery to whet your appetite. Born in a Charlottesville music hall in 1999, Starr Hill Brewery was founded out of a passion for great beer and live music.Among the most award-winning craft breweries on the East Coast, Starr Hill has won 22 Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and Great British Beer Festival medals. As the second oldest craft brewery in Virginia, Starr Hill has led the way as a pioneer in the industry, helping to lay the groundwork for the growing craft beer community in the region. Starr Hill Brewery still remains independent and locally owned.This special event includes a lively cooking demonstration with Chef Jacques, followed by a luncheon and the craft beer pairings of Starr Hill.Robbie O’Cain, Master Brewer at Starr Hill, who graduated at the top of his class at the World Brewing Academy Master Brewing program, will be here to present and discuss the Star Hill Brewery, its history, awards and of course, all our beer pairings this afternoon.  Our guests will have the opportunity to purchase these delectable craft beers at a very special trade price this day only, and a chance to win some fun Starr Hill swag!
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A Winter NOW Spring Rescheduled Musical Brunch featuring The Nancy Scimone Duo 
 
Please join us Sunday, March 24th, 2019 at 11:00 AM for a scrumptious Winter Now Spring Musical Brunch featuring Nancy Scimone and pianist Wade Beach. This delightful afternoon will feature French, opera and classical music, inspirational music, and swing music from the 1940’s Great American Songbook. Her fans use the words “elegance,” “grace” and “passion” to describe her singing and performance style. A multi-talented and seasoned vocalist, Scimone has graced many stages around the country in a career that includes performances of opera and musical theater.Why not warm up to the beautiful music of Nancy, and a full three course delectable Spring Brunch menu, of course, with tasty brunch libations? Sunday Fun Day!  
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Chef Jacques’ Table Featuring the Wines of Tablas Creek Vineyard  with Special Guest Jason Haas
 
Please join us Thursday, March 28th, 2019 at  7:00 PM, as we welcome Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard, who will be presenting his wines along with wines from partner Château de Beaucastel.Tablas Creek is the realization of the combined efforts of two of the international wine community’s leading families: the Perrin family, proprietors of Château de Beaucastel, and the Haas family of Vineyard Brands. In 1989, they purchased a 120-acre parcel twelve miles from the Pacific Ocean in what is now the Adelaida District west of Paso Robles. They named it Tablas Creek Vineyard, after the small creek running through the property. We are excited not only to feature the Rhône-inspire wines of Tablas Creek, but to taste the Esprit de Tablas along with its inspiration, Château de Beaucastel from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. 
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Here’s to Heroes Wine & Craft Beer Festival Benefiting United Volleyball USA and The World Police and Fire Games
Join us as we give thanks to the First Responders and Local Heroes who serve our communities. We are proud to host our ‘Here’s to Heroes’ Fine Wine & Craft Beer Festival on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 from 11-1:00 PM. Chef Jacques and the family of L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie are extremely honored to support the members of United Volleyball USA. This winning team is a a not-for-profit organization comprised of active and retired professional police officers, firefighters, and law enforcement representatives from across the country with elite athletic talent and a passion for giving back.Chef Jacques’ tasty seasonal canapés and appetizers. Our sommeliers and brewers will be on-hand to guide you through the tasting. Meet-and-greet members of the team, who will be representing the United States of America in an international competition in Chengdu, China in August, at the World Police and Fire Games, that brings in 10,000+ first responders from around the world. Enjoy a silent auction with great prizes donated by local businesses All proceeds will go towards supporting our heroes in their athletic ventures and to their initiatives to give back to our communities. Here’s to heroes – thank you for your service!
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Welcome Spring Musical Brunch featuring Shane Gamble
Please join us for our Welcome Spring Musical Brunch on Sunday, March 31st, 2019 at 11:00 AM as we feature the talented Shane Gamble with his third popular performance at L’Auberge Chez François.A Maryland native, Gamble embodies what it means to be a working musician. Shane attacks his guitar with passion and sings jangly songs about the good times with a distinctly American feel. Close your eyes and imagine if Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen were to emerge now on Country radio, then added a modern twist… that’s Shane.Shane enjoyed the success of his debut album and the Top 10 single, “Turn My Way,” a pop/country tune that is equal parts punchy and poignant. Shane has been able to crash the party as an independent artist, garner new fans across the globe, and make a splash in the music industry crowd. We hope that you join us as we welcome the talented Shane Gamble, and enjoy a delectable brunch menu by Chef Jacques’ complete with brunch libations.  Here’s to our musical Sundays!Assorted Breads and Housemade Croissants, Local ButterCrémant d’Alsace, Housemade Bloody Marys, Mimosas
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Team Member of the Month
 
This month we honor Jose Adolfo Perez who joined L’Auberge Chez François in August 2010. Adolfo is one of our daytime dishwashers ,but like most of our employees, he is always ready to jump in to other tasks. If that means peeling vegetables, cleaning, moving furniture, or even helping in the our gardens he’s our guy! We can always count on him being so friendly and hardworking. We want to thank Adolfo for doing such a great job and for all his hard work.
 
 
 
Monsieur François Competition
 
Congratulations to Berkeley P. of Silver Spring, Maryland for winning the January Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Berkeley will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great Job Berkeley! 
 
 
 

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January 2019 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, ambience, 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 number one romantic
restaurant in the DC Metro area and Top 100 Restaurants in America by
Open Table Diners and USA Today for Romance.

To continue to share and expand these romantic experiences with you,
we’re hosting many unique “romance themed”  events
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 Tour of Spain Wine Dinner
Please join us Friday, February 1st at 7:00 PM, for a Tour of Spain wine dinner. From Catalonia in the east to Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacra in the west, by way of Calatayud and Castilla y León, we shall try an assortment of wines representing the range of grape varieties and styles that make up Spanish wine. Mark Luna of Roanoke Wine Company will be on hand to guide the tour, and Chef Jacques has fashioned a tasting menu to best elicit the qualities of the wines.
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A Romantic Winter Musical Brunch featuring Alexander Barnett
Kick-Start your February off by joining us on Sunday February 3rd, 2019 at 11:00 AM for a lovely Sunday Musical Brunch at L’Auberge Chez François.  Local Guitarist and Composer, Alex Barnett, (just back from a whirlwind tour of Brazil), will be performing a wide range of musical  selections from classical and modern to jazz.   Feast on Chef Jacques’ scrumptious four course Brunch menu, paired with tasty brunch cocktails, while Alex provides his romance acoustical music.  Start your February off at L’Auberge Chez Francois and end your weekend on a high note!

 
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Carnivore Lovers’ Valentine’s Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon
Cupid is planning early at L’Auberge Chez François, and we are following his romantic lead!  Please join Chef Jacques on Friday, February 8th, 2019 at 11:00 AM for his 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 and Chef Jacques will show you how to prepare a fabulous meal for that special person. The romantic menu features our Gruyère Cheese, Bacon and Virginia Ham Quiche Lorraine, Classic Beef Wellington with Foie Gras and Truffle Sauce, and a certain aphrodisiac – a decadent Valrhona Chocolate Truffle Soufflé. Did we mention bubbles? Oh la la! Love really does begin in the kitchen!
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Seafood Lovers’ Valentine’s Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon
The pleasures of the table, fine food and wine are an essential part of a passionate life. Please join us on Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 11:00 AM for Chef Jacques’ Seafood Lovers Valentine’s 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”. My Papa’s classic bouillabaisse features shellfish and julienned vegetables.Our main course includes a delectable dish of black truffled Maine lobster, surrounded by a lobster cognac bisque. Our “piece de la résistance” for dessert lovers – a white and dark chocolate symphony mousse cake. Romantic celebrations are a tradition at L’Auberge Chez François, and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!
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A  “Not to be Missed”  Broadway Musical Lovers Showcase Brunch
we are thrilled and honored to invite you to join us Sunday February 10th, 2019 at 10:30 AM (Change in time) for “ A Grand Sunday Broadway Musical Showcase Brunch” at L’Auberge Chez François. This amazing brunch will feature the world class-international singers and music of Prince Havely – Tenor, Larry Friedman – Tenor, Gay Willis – Soprano, performing selections from Phantom of the Opera, The Music Man, Cats, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Miserables. Prince Havely sings with the Washington National Opera, and his regional stage credits include leads in Big River, Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera.Larry Friedman is a native Washingtonian with extensive experience in live theater, film and television, he performed in prestigious locations, including The White House.Gay Willis is an award-winning soprano, performing world tours and on Broadway. She is known for her roles as Christine in Phantom of the Opera and as Magnolia in Showboat, along with other shows such as Into the Woods and West Side Story. Chef Jacques and his team are thrilled to host these talented artists for our continuing musical brunches series, with a delectable four course brunch menu complete with our brunch cocktails. Truly a musical day on Broadway in Great Falls not to be missed!
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A Valentine’s Weekend Musical Dinner and Romantic Soirée
Please join us as we continue our Romantic events this month at L’Auberge Chez Francois with a very special “Valentine’s Day Weekend Musical Dinner and Romantic Soirée” on Sunday, February 17th, 2019 at 6:00 PM.For all the romantics at heart, returning to L’Auberge Chez François to dazzle and entertain you will be the dynamic duo of Prince Havely and Efi Tovia.  One of the most recognized talents in the region and it’s no secret why!This Sunday evening, Prince and Efi will be performing all your favorite love songs and music from broadways hit musicals.  Think Harold Arlen (The Wizard of Oz & Over the Rainbow) Cole Porter (Anything Goes, Kiss me Kate) Rodgers & Hart (Blue Moon, Wait till you see her) George Gershwin (Porgey and Bess, Someone to Watch Over Me) and more!  Prince and Efi will gladly take all personal requests for your favorite tunes.To round out this musical romantic evening, dine on a delectable menu created by Chef Jacques’ served with sommelier-selected wine pairings while you are entertained by this lively duo.  You won’t want to miss this one of a kind event!  We love romance at L’Auberge Chez François!
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Valentine’s Wine Festival and Luncheon
Our popular Wine Festival and Luncheon returns as we continue the month of romance on Saturday, February 23rd , 2019. Please join us as we sample twelve wines from Spain, California, Austria, New Zealand, and 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.
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A Mid-Winter Romantic Musical Brunch featuring Jarrett Laskey
Please join us Sunday February 24th, 2019 at 11:00 AM for a delightful Mid-Winter Brunch featuring the romantic music of guitarist Jarrett Laskey. Back by popular demand, 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 Washington D.C. area on Wedding Wire and The Knot.Chef Jacques has created a very special Sunday brunch menu for the day including some French Classics like Croque Madame, Oeufs En Meurette and, bien sûr, sparkling Crémant d’Alsace, Mimosas and our seasonal hot mulled wine.  Why not spend your Sunday with us?  Mid-Winter never looked, sounded or tasted so good!
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Team Member of the Month
This month we honor Alex Bardsley, who joined L’Auberge Chez François in 2013, with diplomas from the International Sommelier Guild and the Wine and Spirit Education Trust.  Alex, with his many years of experience in hospitality, performs a wide range of duties in the cellar and office as well as the dining rooms, to strengthen our beverage program and make our guests’ dining experience more pleasurable and more memorable.  “Curiosity”, Alex says, is the key to success in wine. It’s what makes you always want to open a new bottle or a new book, to visit a new winery or region, to keep learning.  Then, understanding hospitality, how to use what you’ve learned to enhance our guests’ experience, is what makes it all work.”  We thank Alex for his many years of service!
Monsieur François Competition
Congratulations to Alison H. of Arlington, Virginia for winning the December Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Alison will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François. Great Job Alison!
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Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques
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December 2018 Newsletter

Holiday Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer
Happy holidays from all of us at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie to you and
yours.  As we are now into high gear for our busiest season of the year, I am very thankful to have such an excellent team, whose hard work and dedication have allowed us to be a Washington-area institution graced with many accolades for over sixty years. Merci Beaucoup!

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 harmony during their meals. We have over ninety 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 Jacques’ Brasserie are pleasingly crispy
and the lobster upstairs at L’Auberge Chez François is sauced just right. Guests may view these goings on in the kitchen through a window adjacent to the main entrance of L’Auberge Chez François. If you’d like a closer look, feel free to ask your server for a tour of the kitchen.We have team members in the kitchen who have been with us since we opened in 1976. And, of course, we have many loyal guests who have been dining with us for just as long, if not longer! A sincere thank you to all of you for your patronage in 2018 and we hope to see you here during the holidays and in the upcoming new year.

2019 promises an exciting and 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.


We ring in the New Year with a very special tribute to my Papa Haeringer, as we toast and
celebrate our founder, on his 100th birthday, January 6th.  Dine on the “Classics” Menu of Papa’s very favorite dishes from his beloved Alsace, as we take a trip down “memory lane”,
with a very special video presentation of Papa, “in his own words”.  January also brings a variety of musical events, including brunches, with The Nancy Scimone Duo, “The Legends” as
performed by Prince Havely; and new to our stage at L’Auberge Chez François, Washington Area Music Association’s best jazz instrumentalist, Al Williams.You won’t want to miss, “ A Francophile Friday Night Live” featuring the music of the very talented Lynn Veronneau Duo, and a special Michael Chapoutier Rhône wine dinner.

As is my tradition each year, I leave you with my poem, “A Chef’s Christmas,” written by yours
truly.

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!”

We wish you a Joyous Holiday season and a Prosperous, Healthy, and Happy New Year!

Jacques and Paul Haeringer and the team at L’Auberge Chez Francois

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A Tribute to Papa François Ernest Haeringer 100th
Birthday Celebration
Please join Chef Jacques, Paul Haeringer and the entire team of L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 5:30 PM as we toast and celebrate our founder, Papa François Haeringer on his 100th birthday.  Dine on Papa’s very favorite dishes from his beloved Alsace and sing Happy Birthday to Papa, as we enjoy a five-course dinner, of course, paired with three fine wines from Alsace, where minerality and freshness aren’t just concepts, they are the story of the wines.During this very special
evening, you will view a moving video history, a true labor of love, spearheaded and produced by my cousin, and Papa’s nephew and namesake, François “Mano” Haubtmann. We are grateful to Mano for his steadfastness in getting the tape to its
final version as we hear our Centurion Papa Haeringer, in “his own words” tonight.
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Winter Wonderland
Wine Festival and Luncheon
Come get warm and toasty at our popular Winter Wine Festival and Luncheon on Saturday, January 12th, 2019. 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 Italy, California, Argentina, Washington State, and 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 winter and enjoy. You deserve it!
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A Winter
Brunch featuring the Music of The Nancy Scimone Duo
Please join us Sunday, January 13th  at
11:00 AM for a scrumptious Winter Brunch featuring Nancy Scimone and pianist Wade Beach.  This delightful afternoon will feature French, opera and classical music, inspirational music, and swing music from the 1940s Great American Songbook. Her fans use the words “elegance,” “grace” and “passion” to describe her singing and performance style. A multi-talented and seasoned vocalist, Scimone has graced many stages around the country in a career that includes performances of opera and musical theater.Why not warm up to the beautiful music of Nancy, and a full three course delectable Winter Brunch menu, of
course, with tasty brunch libations? Sunday Fun Day!
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Michael Chapoutier Rhône Wine Dinner
Please join us Thursday, January 17th at 7:00 PM for a very special wine dinner. The name Chapoutier has been present in the Rhône Valley since 1808. Seven generations later, we find Michel, with a real passion for the expression of soils, at the head of this exceptional vineyard firmly anchored in history and traditions. This young, determined man, opting for breakaway solutions, combines the past with daring and creativity.Joining us this evening, will be Brandon Hamlett, Chapoutier’s Wine Ambassador.  Brandon is well versed in the history, wines, farming practices and shares Michel Chapoutier’s passion for detail and
tradition in the Rhône Valley.Chef Jacques’ delectable Menu De degustation, along with the exquisite wine pairings of Chapoutier, will make for an evening not to miss as we partner with one of the top producers of Northern and Southern Rhône Wine Regions.
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“The Legends” Musical Brunch Featuring the Music
of Nat King Cole, Harry Belafonte and Louis Armstrong
Please join
us Sunday, January 20th, 2019
at 11:00am for our ever popular musical brunch featuring one of our
favorite entertainers, Prince Havely, performing “the Legends” music.  Prince has performed at numerous prestigious
venues, including the White House, the National Opera and with The Capitol
Steps, and of course, many repeat sold out performances at L’Auberge Chez François’
music and cuisine events. Accompanying Prince today for our musical brunch is by
SAW and Wammie award winning multi-instrumentalist and producer Ariel Francis.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.  During
today’s brunch, Prince will feature the legendary music of Nat King Cole, Harry
Belafonte and Louis Armstrong. You won’t want to miss this one of a kind event!
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Music and Cuisine “Francophile
Friday Night Live” at L’Auberge Chez FrançoisFeaturing the Music of The
Lynn Veronneau Duo
Please join us Friday, January 25th
at 7:00 PM for a musical filled evening with The Lynn Veronneau Duo. Based in Washington D.C., Veronneau has
performed across the D.C. region, Canada and the UK at Blues Alley, The Kennedy
Center, Strathmore AMP and DC Jazz Festival to name a few.Veronneau’s 2018 album Love & Surrender was in the top 5 of the US World Music chart for 4 months straight. Their releases Joie de Vivre and Jazz Samba Project were both featured in the US top 10 charts for World and Jazz
music, and have gone on to be successful internet radio hits. Just off successful holiday performances at Blues Alley, the Strathmore and sold out L’Auberge Chez Francois performances, we are thrilled to welcome this dynamic duo to our music and cuisine series.“The kind of thoughtful artistry one can
expect from masters.”- Mike West – Washington Post
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A Jazzy Winter Brunch, Featuring
the Smooth Tunes of Al Williams

Please join Chef Jacques’ and his team on Sunday, January 27th at 11:00 AM for a Jazzy Winter
Brunch, dining on great brunch classics, sipping tasty libations and listening
to the smooth standard and pop tunes of Washington Area Music Association’s
best Jazz Instrumentalist, Al Williams.

Multi-reed player Al Williams III has earned rave reviews from critics
and audiences alike for his graceful and melodic style on tenor, alto and
soprano saxophones, in addition to alto and C flutes.  Jazz Times has noted the “poetic beauty” of
his saxophone solos.  Dividing his time among his contemporary jazz band, Al
Williams and Friends, his jazz trio and session work, Al is one of the most
highly regarded musicians around.

Why not spend your Winter Sunday with us, by the
fireplace, listening to Al Williams’s beautiful music over brunch?
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Team Member of the Month
Milton Villatoro began working at L’Auberge Chez François in May 2010.  Over the years, Milton has worked his way through all the stations on the hot line, and in a moments notice, can jump in and assist where needed.  Always with a smile, Milton starts each day with warm greeting for all, and somehow manages to maintain his composure through many a stressful shift.  If extra hours are requested, Milton always has a “sure, no problem” response ready for us.  We thank you Milton for your many years of service.
Monsieur François Competition
Congratulations to Julia Y. of Potomac Maryland, Virginia for winning the November Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Julia will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François.
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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November 2018 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques
Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul

We are très excited for the holidays here at L’Auberge Chez Franҫois; our favorite time of the year, indeed!  The extraordinary holiday decorations are up, our three fireplaces roaring inside to warm you and firewood stocked for Jacues’ Brasserie firepit. We have also added new “hot toddies” to our cocktail menu, perfect for sipping around the firepit. Our favorite seasonal dishes are featured on our menus (think Beef Wellington)!

In honor of Thanksgiving, we’ve added our pumpkin mousse cake to the dessert menu this month. With many of the same flavors as the traditional pumpkin pie, this dessert is always our most popular this time of year.  After Thanksgiving, Papa’s traditional yule log will also be a featured holiday dessert.

We’re happy that so many of you choose to spend your holidays with us. Our holiday schedule and hours of operation are located here Holiday Schedule. We also will be open all Monday’s for your holiday celebrations for lunch and dinner, beginning Monday December 10th, 2018.

Look forward to enjoying a wonderful lineup of our most popular special events on the schedule for the holidays.  These events are a great way to get you, your family and friends into the holiday spirit and into a celebratory mood!

Our ever popular “Holiday Singalong” will be held on December 2.  Our December cooking demonstrations and luncheons hosted by Chef Jacques will feature a delectable “Holiday in Paris” and a “Festive Champagne Celebration”. This month’s wine festival will focus on the great wines regions of France.

We are proud to host our friends from Billecart-Salmon for a very special 200th year anniversary Holiday Celebratory Dinner featuring all the delicious bubbly of Billecart-Salmon along with Chef Jacques’ five course paired menu.  Why not get your holiday “groove on” with a delectable “Frank Sinatra Musical Holiday Soirée Supper” with délicieux wines and our very own “Sinatra”,  Jim Gibney with Efi Tovia.

Rounding out these festive featured holiday special line ups will be “A Yuletide Holiday Musical Brunch” with the seasonal sounds of a favorite duo of L’Auberge Chez François, Prince Havely, vocals and Efi Tovia, on the piano.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! All of us at L’Auberge Chez François hope to see you during the upcoming holiday season.

Best Culinary Wishes,

Chef Jacques, Paul, and the team at L’Auberge Chez François

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Our Annual Sing Along Holiday Supper Featuring Prince Havely and Glenn Pearson
Please join us at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, December 2nd , 2018 at 5:00 PM to kick off the Season with our third annual festive and lively Holiday Sing Along Supper featuring all your holiday classics preformed by Prince Havely and Glenn Pearson. Prince brings a level of elegance and style with his vast repertoire and his charm appeals to guests of all ages. Joining Prince  will be Glen Pearson, Pianist, Organist, Music Director and Bandleader of the acclaimed dance orchestra, The Floating Opera and the Glen Pearson Jazz Ensemble. Chef Jacques will begin the evening with a Crémant d’Alsace toast to the holidays before the delectable food and music begin. We hope to see you there!
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A Holiday in Paris Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon
Please join us as we continue to usher in the holidays “L’Auberge Chez François style”, on Friday, December 7th, at 11:00am.  Chef Jacques will be hosting “A Holiday in Paris” cooking demonstration and luncheon, featuring the delectable cuisine and wines inspired by the romantic French capital. You will be transported to the magical city of Paris as you sip sparkling wine and learn how to prepare Parisian classics that are fit for your holiday table. Lobster martini with caviar, foie gras, and Papa François’ Holiday Yule Log are all on the menu for a decadent cooking demonstration and luncheon that will put you in the mood to celebrate the holidays Parisian-style. Vive La France et Joyeuses Fêtes!
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Maison Billecart-Salmon Champagne 200th Year Anniversary Holiday Soirée
Please join us Friday December 7th, 2018 at 7:30 PM, for what promises to be an extraordinary all-Champagne Holiday Soirée, celebrating Maison Billecart-Salmon’s 200 year anniversary.  Billecart’s French Ambassador, Clement Calleja, will share his passion for these luscious bubbles with us on this festive evening. Billecart-Salmon offers distinctive and elegant champagnes from one of the few remaining family owned and operated Champagne houses left in France. For over 7 generations, each member of the family has endeavored to continue the family tradition, staying faithful to the same motto: “Give priority to quality, strive for excellence“.
Join us for a sparkling Champagne Reception followed by a multi course men, in our beautiful Garden Room, surrounded by our twinkling lights and Holiday decorations.
A very festive holiday soirée not to be missed. Joyeux 200th Anniversaire et Joyeuses Fêtes!
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A French Holiday Wine Festival and Luncheon Exploring the Great Wine Regions of France
Chef Jacques, Paul Haeringer, and our team at L’Auberge Chez François invites you to our annual Holiday Wine Festival and Luncheon on Saturday, December 8th 2018.  Please join us any time between 11:30am and 1:00pm for a walk-around tasting of twelve fine wines, accompanied by Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés. The tasting will be followed by your choice of lunch from our four-course winter menu, paired with an additional glass of wine.For this very special holiday wine fest event, our team of sommeliers have selected twelve  “vins très spéciaux”  (very special wines) from around France that are perfectly suited for your holiday table or to be given as a gift to the wine-lover in your life. This annual wine tasting has become a favorite of our patrons and we look forward to welcoming you to this holiday event.
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A Frank Sinatra Holiday Soirée Dinner Featuring Jim Gibney and Efi Tovia
Join L’Auberge Chez François  on Sunday December 9th, 2018 at 6:30 PM and get into the holiday swing with a delectable Holiday Soirée dinner, délicieux wines AND our very own “Sinatra”, Jim Gibney with Efi Tovia.Jim has been a singer/bandleader throughout his storied musical career. Jim spent 10 years performing with Gene Donati Orchestra. Efi Tovia, a wonderful entertainer and cabaret singer himself.We’ve got the world on a string, and on this holiday soirée, we will snap our fingers, while Frank croons the holiday favorites of Sinatra, (of course), Bing Crosby, Johnny Mathis and Nat King Cole to name a few.  We also will toast “Frank” on what would be his 103rd birthday. We hope to see you there. Happy Holidays!
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A Festive Champagne Celebration Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon
Celebrate the holidays in style with a Champagne Celebration cooking demonstration and luncheon on Saturday, December 15th, 2018 at 11:00am. Chef Jacques will be entertaining our guests with a lively cooking demonstration highlighting Champagne, of course, followed by a very festive feast featuring delectable scallops, caviar, classic lobster Thermidor, Valrhona chocolate, and yes please, more bubbly, oui – bien sur! According to  L’Auberge Chez François tradition, we offer these featured wines for purchase, at a special price for you to enjoy at home, with family and friends, or at your holiday parties. Eat, drink and be merry this season at L’Auberge Chez François.  Bonnes Fêtes, Season’s Greetings, and Happy Holidays!
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A Very Special Yuletide Holiday Musical Brunch
Please join us at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, December 16th,  at 11:00 am for a delectable Yuletide Holiday musical brunch featuring a favorite duo of L’Auberge Chez François, Prince Havely, vocals and Efi Tovia, on the piano.This duo is one of the most recognized talents in the region and it’s no secret why! They have entertained our guests at numerous sold-out performances at L’Auberge Chez François, and this is sure to be another memorable event.Dine on house-made croissants, brunch cocktails, and a selection of Chef Jacques’ very special holiday favorites (oysters, mushrooms, lobster, caviar, foie gras, filet mignon, and chocolate, oh my) while listening to the seasonal sounds provided by Prince and Efi. You’ll be sure to get into the holiday spirit in front of the fireplace surrounded by our sparkling lights and decorations.
We hope to toast this holiday season with you and yours!
Team Member of the Month
David Berry began working at L’Auberge Chez François in May 2013. David is a professional server, and with his diverse background in food and wine, offers our guests a delightful experience.  He always has something to add to the conversation, and never hesitates to give a word of advise to his coworkers.  We thank you David for your many years of service.
Monsieur François Competition
Congratulations to Astrid D. of Alexandria, Virginia for winning the October Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Astrid will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François.
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Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques
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October 2018 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul
Fall Greetings from Chef Jacques and the Team at L’Auberge Chez François.It is hard to believe that the season is upon us, but we’re getting ready for the holidays at L’Auberge Chez François and at Jacques’ Brasserie. Decorations are going up and holiday favorites like our pumpkin mousse cake and savory game dishes will back on the menu.  The upcoming holidays also means a rush for reservations so we’ve posted our Holiday Schedule on our web site.  Don’t forget to join us for your holiday parties. As always, we appreciate how many of you make a meal with us a part of your holiday traditions and we look forward to welcoming you back again this year.We were delighted to be voted as one of Open Table’s 100 Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers in America for 2018, Forbes:The 100 Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers: OpenTable Releases Its Latest List. The list of honorees is based on an analysis of 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 28,000 restaurants across the country—all submitted by verified diners.  L’Auberge
Chez François is the only restaurant in Virginia to make this list!  A special thank you to our dedicated wine team and indeed and as always, we appreciate the support and feedback from all of our loyal patrons.We would also like to thank Fairfax County’s economic development team, “Visit Fairfax” for featuring L’Auberge Chez François in their new video “Connect with America in Fairfax County, Virginia” that highlights some of the beautiful landmarks our area has to offer.  Please click this link to watch the video Visit Fairfax Video.

November brings a calendar full of special culinary events, listed below, including several of our very  popular musical brunches, a “Two for Tonight” musical evening of romance,  a “Cheese
Lovers Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon”, our late fall wine festival and luncheon and a “Wine and Cuisine” evening, featuring local author Stan Corey.

It’s that time of the year to enjoy the Fall weather in front of our three crackling indoor fireplaces, and outside at our fleur de lis fire pit, now fired up at Jacques’ Brasserie’s new wine and beer garden. Come grab a hot mulled wine, and get toasty with us!

Warm Regards,

Chef Jacques, Paul, and the team of L’Auberge Chez François
Two for Tonight Romantic Soirée featuring the Romance Music of Jarrett Laskey
Roses smell fine, candy tastes sweet, but a romantic repast is a much better treat!Please
join us for date night on Friday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM as we continue our romantic celebrations at L’Auberge Chez François, with our “Two for Tonight” Romantic Soirée. As Chef Jacques likes to tell everyone – 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 Jarrett Laskey, named as the most requested romance guitarist in the Washington D.C. area on Wedding Wire and The Knot. Cheers to romance, and we hope to see you and your special someone at our “Two For Tonight” Romantic Soirée.
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Parisian Musical Brunch featuring the French Tunes of The Nancy Scimone Duo
Please join us at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, November 4th at 11:00 AM, in welcoming back The Nancy Scimone
Duo.  Performing beautiful French music, Soprano and vocal artist Nancy Scimone radiates grace, passion and joy and enlivens
audiences with her vibrant state presence, “winsome elegance” and “warm and enveloping voice”-  The Washington Post    A rich instrument forges with her deeply human lyric expression to deliver memorable and thrilling performances. Feast on Chef Jacques tasty Autumn inspired brunch, paired with our Housemade Bloody Marys, Mimosas,or a crisp Seasonal Craft Beer, and “voila”, a perfect way to start your Sunday
Celebrations.
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Celebrate Alsace Grand Cru Wine Tasting and Dinner
Please join us Wednesday, November 7th at 7:00 PM, for a guided tasting
and dinner featuring the wines of Alsace. Our head sommelier Alex Bardsley
spent five days there in June of 2017 with a Wine Scholar Guild study tour,
meeting with vignerons in their cellars and vineyards, learning about the great
diversity of wines they make. Part of this diversity is Alsace’s fifty-one grand crus, six of which we shall visit through a tasting in two flights. Dinner will be accompanied by excellent white and red Alsatian wines by two more fine producers. Alex will guide the tasting, discussing the character of the different wines and highlighting the quality
and diversity that make the grand crus of the region endlessly fascinating. Chef Jacques of course has devised a delightful meal to provide the wines an appropriate setting.
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Chef Jacques’ Cheese Lovers Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon
Join Chef Jacques Haeringer and Karen Dee, back by popular demand, on Friday, November 9th at 11:00 AM as we enjoy a Cheese Lovers Cooking Demo and Luncheon not to be missed! Savor local, imported and Grand French artisanal cheeses incorporated into some of Chef Jacques’ favorite recipes and of course, paired with 3 delectable wines plus an added glass of Muscat, chosen by Paul Haeringer, for this “Fromage Extraordinaire” event!
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Late Fall Wine Festival and Luncheon
Get a head start on your Thanksgiving celebrations by joining us for a delightful afternoon at our ever popular Wine Festival and Luncheon on Saturday, November 17th, 2018. Enjoy samples of twelve wines from Spain, Chile, Oregon, Australia and of course, France!Arrive anytime between 11:30 and 1:00pm 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. Following the tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete luncheon of your choice from our four-course menu, plus another glass of wine!All wines sampled will be available for purchase at a very special price for our guests that day.Merci beaucoup and see you there!
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A French Autumn Musical Brunch featuring the French Tunes of The Lynne Veronneau Duo
Back
by popular demand, please join us Sunday, November 18th at 11:00 AM for the return of The Lynn Veronneau Duo.With awards for Best Jazz Group, Best Jazz Vocals, and Best Jazz Recording, Verroneau captivates her audiences by blending Brazilian jazz, French chanson and swing standards with their own original compositions. Based in Washington
D.C., Veronneau has performed across the D.C. region, Canada and the UK.“The kind of thoughtful artistry one can expect from masters.” – Mike West – The Washington Post.  Celebrate the Francophile in you on a beautiful Autumn Sunday accompanied by a chilled glass of Crémant d’Alsace, Housemade Bloody Marys or Mimosas as you enjoy this delectable brunch.
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A Thanksgiving Weekend Musical Brunch featuring the Romantic Music of Alexander Barnett
Continue your Thanksgiving Holiday celebrations at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, November 25th at 11:00 AM, as we present a timely  “Thanksgiving Weekend” Sunday Musical Brunch with
our guests’ favorite 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.We hope you’ll join us for our Thanksgiving celebratory musical brunch, and enjoy our beautiful award-winning holiday decorations to end your Thanksgiving weekend on a high note!
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Chez François’ Wine and Cuisine Soirée featuring Author Stan Corey
Please join Chef Jacques and his team Thursday, November 29th at 7:00 PM, as we offer you a delightful way to kick off the
Holiday Season, sipping fine wines while enjoying Chef Jacques’ delectable “First
Flavors” seasonal canapés, passed hors d’oeuvres, and samplings of our favorite
sweets (think Chocolate Truffles)! Does life get any better than this? Added to
the soirée, local author Stan Corey joins us to top off a great evening.Stan Corey retired as a financial fiduciary and has worked with many families and small businesses for almost 40 years. Mr. Corey has published two books: The Divorce Dance in 2016 (an Amazon “Best Seller”) and When Work Becomes Optional in 2018.Stan will be present to briefly talk about his new book and will be providing a signed book to each attendee, included with your wine and cuisine!  Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the tasting of eight wines from Italy, California, Spain and of course,
France.  We look forward to seeing you there!
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Team Member of the Month
This month we honor Carlos Urbina as our employee of the Month. Carlos began work  at L’Auberge Chez François in June 2007. He is a line cook during our dinner service, concentrating on the sautéeing of our guests meals. Carlos has a very friendly personality, daily greeting his fellow team members with a big smile and always ready to help in executing the preparation of delectable dishes. We thank Carlos for his many years of service!
Monsieur François Competition
Congratulations to Douglas M. of Clifton, Virginia for winning the September Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Douglas will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François.
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Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques
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September 2018 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques
We begin the Fall season with a special toast to you, our loyal patrons, and to the staff of L’Auberge Chez François for sharing 64 years of delicious food and magical celebrations. September 15th markedthe actual day we opened our doors at the original Chez François in Washington D.C in 1954.  We are humbled to continue Papa and Mama’s vision of fine dining in the Washington Metro area, thanks to your loyal patronage.

We have also expanded these visions with new ones, including our more casual Brasserie,
expanded vegetable and herb gardens, a outdoor beer and wine seating area, and scores of special events for you, your family and friends.We’ve had a lovely season serving al fresco on the terraces and I predict a few more weeks of excellent outdoor dining (a chef’s weather predictions are always more accurate than the weatherman’s). If you haven’t yet made it out to dine on the terrace during these warmer months, there is still time for a summeresque meal outside.

In October, we have a full slate of very special events for you to enjoy.  Following a sold-out performance this past August, we are thrilled to invite you to join us for two repeat performances of “Grand Nights on Broadway” Musical Showcase Soirées.
We are also featuring a delectable Nickel and Nickel Family Estates Wine
Dinner; A “Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett Inspired” Musical Brunch; a very special Borie-Manoux Bordeaux Wine Dinner and a musical brunch featuring the French tunes of the “oh-so” talented Lynn Veronneau Duo. October is also Virginia Wine Month and we’re celebrating with our own “Best of Virginia” Wine Festival and Luncheon- ‘Discover Your local crush’ with us!

I’m proud and humbled that our simple philosophy,” bien manger, c’est bien vivre”, has carried us through 64 years in the Washington D.C. metro area.

Merci to all our guests for your loyal patronage over the years and here’s to many more years of eating well and living well.

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Best Culinary Wishes,

Chef Jacques, Paul, and the team at L’Auberge Chez François

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Thursday Evening on Broadway Musical Showcase Dinner
Following a sold out performance in less than ten hours this past August, we are thrilled
to invite you to join us on Thursday,
October 4th at 7:30 PM for a Grand Night on Broadway Musical Showcase Soirée at L’Auberge Chez François. This event will feature the talented Prince Havely – Tenor, Larry Friedman – Tenor, Gay Willis – Soprano and Efi Tovia – Keyboards, performing selections from Phantom of the Opera, The Music Man, Cats, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Miserables.  Chef Jacques and his team are thrilled to host these talented artists for our
continuing music and cuisine series, with a delectable six course menu and our
sommelier Alex Bardsley’s selected wines. Truly a musical night on Broadway in Great Falls not to be missed!
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Sunday Evening on Broadway Musical Showcase Soirée
Continuing the Grand Night on Broadway Musical Showcase Soirée at L’Auberge
Chez Francois, we invite you to join us on Sunday, October 7th at 6:30 PM for a second night of Musical Performances.Featuring the talented Prince Havely – Tenor, Larry Friedman – Tenor, Gay Willis – Soprano and Efi Tovia – Keyboards, perform selections from Phantom of the Opera, The Music Man, Cats, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar and Les Miserables.Chef Jacques and his team are thrilled to host these talented artists for a second night and to continue our music and cuisine series, with a delectable six course menu paired with special selected wines. A musical night on Broadway in Great Falls you won’t want to miss.
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Chef Jacques’ Table Nickel and Nickel Wine Dinner
Please join Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer at Chef Jacques’ Table on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6:30 PM as
we present the prestigious Nickel & Nickel Family Estates Wine Dinner. Joining us will be Eric Penny, Eastern Regional sales representative from Nickel and Nickel Vineyards.Nickel & Nickel is dedicated exclusively to producing 100 percent varietal, single-vineyard wines that best express the distinct personality of each vineyard. Established by the partners of Far Niente in 1997, Nickel and Nickel is focused on producing single vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from the appellation’s most significant AVAs. A small collection of single-vineyard Chardonnay,  Merlot and Syrah complements the portfolio.For the evening, indulge in a selection of Napa Valley’s finest wines while enjoying a perfectly paired five-course menu designed by Chef Jacques’ with items that pair perfectly with these world class Napa Valley Wines.
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Frank SInatra and Tony Bennett Inspired Musical Brunch with Jim Gibney and Efi Tovia
Please join us to continue your fall celebrations on Sunday, October 14th, 2018 at 11:00 AM  for a very special musical
brunch featuring a Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett inspired musical performance by Jim
Gibney and Efi Tovia.  Jim has been a singer/bandleader throughout his storied musical career. He has sung at hundreds of Charity Balls, including the American Cancer Society, Wolf Trap and Heart Ball, and spent years performing aboard Holland America Cruises. Jim has made several trips to the White House to perform for both President Bill Clinton and President George H. W. Bush and  spent 10 years performing with the Gene Donati Orchestra.  Jim will be accompanied by the very talented  Washington DC pianist Efi Tovia, a wonderful entertainer and cabaret singer. Enjoy this entertaining fall musical brunch while dining on Chef Jacques’ specially created menu, Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and Crémant d’Alsace. Sundays are made for brunch!
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Borie-Manoux Bordeaux Wine Dinner
Please join us Tuesday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM, for a tour of Bordeaux featuring the wines of famed winery and négociant
Borie-Manoux. Founded in 1870, Borie-Manoux is owned by the Castéja family, and
includes châteaux in Pauillac (Batailley, Lynch-Moussas and Haut-Bages Monpelou), Saint-Estèphe (Beau-Site), Saint-Émilion (Trotte Vielle), and Pomerol (La Croix du Casse and Domaine de l’Église), among others. Few producers can offer such a diversity of terroir and style, demonstrating the typicity of each commune with wines of balance, elegance and character.  Philippe Carrié, US Sales Manager for Borie-Manoux, will join us to discuss the wines, and Chef Jacques has designed a menu to  complement their qualities.
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Virginia Wine Festival and Luncheon
As we celebrate Virginia Wine Month this October, join Chef Jacques Haeringer and the Team at L’Auberge Chez François  on
Saturday, October 27th, 2018 as we sample twelve wines from Virginia award winning wineries including Thibaut-Janisson, Lost Creek and Keswick Vineyards.Winemakers 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 -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!.
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“Oh-So” French Musical Brunch featuring The Lynn Veronneau Duo
Please join us on Sunday, October 28th at 11:00 AM. as we host the very talented Lynn Veronneau Duo, paired with Chef Jacques’ delectable brunch menu. With awards for Best Jazz Group, Best Jazz Vocals, and Best Jazz Recording, it’s no surprise that Veronneau captivates audiences in sprawling festivals, concert halls or intimate jazz clubs. The Veronneau Duo blends Brazilian jazz, French chanson and swing standards with their own original compositions. Their releases Joie de Vivre and Jazz Samba Project were both featured in the US top 10 charts for World and Jazz music, and have gone on to be successful internet radio hits. “The kind of thoughtful artistry one can expect from masters.”-  Mike West – Washington Post Celebrate the Francophile in you with this special event accompanied with the beautiful French music, delicious food and upbeat cocktails. Vive la France and Bon Appétit!
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Team Member of the Month
Jose Cruz Sanchez  began working at L’Auberge Chez François in February 2013. Currently a server at the restaurant, Jose started out in the kitchen, first as a dishwasher, then moving through several of the food prep stations over the next few years. Jose is able to use his kitchen experience as a valuable tool when helping diners make their menu selections. He is always ready to help his coworkers on the floor, and we are glad to call him a member of our “team”.  Thank you Jose for your commitment and hard work!
Monsieur François Competition
Congratulations to Faith H. for winning the August Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Faith will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François.
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Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques
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