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August 2018 Newsletter

Summer Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul:

Summer and the gardens at L’Auberge Chez François are in full bloom.

Despite a rainy summer, the expanded gardens are producing bumper crops: haricots verts; several varieties of peppers including shishito, marconi and big bell; summer squash, orange
and green zucchini; several varieties of heirloom and red beefsteak tomatoes (served
in our popular tomato salads and delectable Fresh Garden Bloody Marys). Our climbing cucumbers are also plentiful.Green and purple basil, tarragon, chives, mint, sorrel, sage, lemon verbena and shiso round out the herb section. All vegetables and herbs are harvested and served the same day.

New this year, we are growing two varieties of hops for an October brew, in
collaboration with our friends at Lost Rhino Brewing Company.

We will begin planting fall crops including kale, kohlrabi, rutabagas, cabbage, spinach
and several types of fall lettuces in the coming weeks.

Continuing a full slate of special events here at L’Auberge Chez François, look forward to
the next installments of the popular musical garden brunches, wine festival and
full moon garden dinner (be ready to howl). Additionally, L’Auberge Chez François will be hosting an Italian wine dinner as well as a Grand Burgundy wine tasting dinner.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and hope to see you soon!

Until next month,

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

Harvest Musical Brunch Featuring the Music of Alexander Barnett

Please join us on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 at 11:00 am for our ever popular musical brunch series at L’Auberge Chez
François. Local guitarist and composer
Alexander Barnett will be performing a broad range of music from classical to
modern and jazz. Since his first appearance at L’Auberge Chez François, Alex
has been captivating our guests on a regular basis with sold-out events and
performances. Feast on Chef Jacques’ three-course menu paired with sumptuous
brunch cocktails while Alex provides his soft acoustical music. Start your day
at L’Auberge Chez François and end your weekend on a high note!

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L’Auberge Chez François goes Italian: “A Taste of Italy” Wine Dinner

Please join us Thursday, September 13th, 2018 at 7:00 PM for a special wine dinner show casing the wines of Elvio Tintero from The Piemonte. In 1900 a Frenchman named Pierre Tintero set out for Piedmont. Pierre, called “Pietrin” by the locals, quickly became a vital part of the estate and fell in love with the widow, whom he married two years later. The couple continued to work the vines
together and bottled their own Dolcetto for the first time just as war fell in 1914. It was not until the 1980’s that Pierre’s grandson Elvio began experimenting with the challenging process of frizzante wine production. Now, in addition to more serious, traditional wines like Barbaresco and Arneis, the Tinteros make delightful, fresh, slightly spritzy wines from local grape varietals
that are a joy to drink. Elizabeth Van Wazer CSW of The Robins Cellars will be
on hand to present the wines, and Chef Jacques has designed a menu to showcase
both styles.

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September Wine Festival and Luncheon

Our popular Wine Festival and Luncheon returns on Saturday, September 15th, 2018. Please join us as we sample twelve wines from Argentina, California, France, New Zealand and Portugal.Arrive anytime between 11:30 and 1:00 pm for a
walk-around tasting of these fine wines paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal
canapés. Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the 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 Musical Full Moon Rose Garden Party Featuring the Thomas Kitchen Jazz Trio

Please join Chef Jacques and the team at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, September 23rd, at 6:00 pm for our popular full moon garden to table Rosé fête on our
beautiful outdoor terrace (weather permitting) featuring The Tritone Jazz Trio.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 and with other musicians throughout the DC metropolitan area.

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Grand Burgundy Wine Tasting and Dinner

Please join us Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 at 7:00 PM for a guided wine tasting and dinner featuring the wines of Burgundy. Fresh from a study trip to the region this past June, our head sommelier Alex Bardsley will present tastings of two flights of red Burgundies. The first flight will
feature three Premier Cru Volnays from the Côte de Beaune by Domaine Nicolas
Rossignol, from three different vintages. The second flight will showcase three wines from Nuits-Saint-Georges in the Côte de Nuits, by three different producers. Dinner will be accompanied by white and red wines from the village of Marsannay, at the northern tip of the Côtes de Nuits. Altogether, the event
will highlight both the significant differences in style between two villages such as Volnay and Nuits, which are only about fifteen miles apart, and the subtler differences between vintages and producers, that make the wines of Burgundy so fascinating.

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Musical Garden Brunch Featuring the Music of Guitarist Jarrett Laskey and Violinist Cristiana Tudor

Chef Jacques invites you to dine on our beautiful terrace (weather permitting) on Sunday, September 30th at 11:00 am as we feature a musical garden brunch with the beautiful tunes of Jarrett Laskey and Cristiana Tudor. 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.Ms. Tudor was born in Bucharest, Romania and attended The National University of Music in Romania. She has performed with the European Royal Orchestra, Baroque Orchestra of St. Joseph’s Cathedral, at numerous recitals and concerts in Romania’s finest concert halls
and even performed with legendary pan flutist, Gheorghe Zamfir. Cristiana and
currently performs with Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic and the McLean
Symphony.

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Team member of the Month

Manuel Puerto joined our team March 2007 as a dishwasher. Five years into his position he was moved to prep cook, where Manuel works hard to prepare soups, sauces, stocks, and the delicious garlic bread served at the beginning our your meals. Always willing to help out where necessary, Manuel takes pride in his work to assure that only the “best” is served. When arriving in the morning, everyone can expect a hearty “Good Morning”, which is always a great way to start our days. We thank you Manuel for all your commitment and hard work.

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Do W. of Vienna, Virginia for winning the July Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Do 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

L’Auberge Chez François
332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066
Mail Us : chezlauberge@aol.com
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July 2018 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul

July has been full of celebrations! We celebrated the Fourth of July with our family and
friends, which was closely followed with a special event featuring Wolf Trap Opera Filene Young Artists dinner- all gearing up for our Bastille Day weekend full of festivities! Our Bastille Day Cooking Demo and luncheon with our very special guest Napoleon (Neil Ruane, export director, Boissett Wines) began the day, followed by our fifth annual Waiters’ Race around our gardens. We had thirteen runners this year, and it was quite the race, with a “photo finish” for Edwin, Zach and Jose. Edwin was awarded the coveted trophy and honor of first place winner.We ended the weekend with the lovely Lynn Veronneau Duo Bastille Day Brunch, and wrapped up with the amazing FRANCE WORLD CUP WIN! Allez les bleus! Congratulations France. Well done!

July also brings inspiration for “moi” in the kitchen. We have squash, peppers, cucumbers, beans, and (finally) tomatoes coming out of our two on-site gardens. Fresh herbs are also in abundance and I’m prompted to come up with dishes that feature our home-grown produce in the most delicious ways. All of our dishes are garnished with our garden vegetables and herbs in season; and, the best part – whatever we make can be eaten outside, under the stars. We even added a Full Moon Dinner Under the Stars event on July 27th, with a garden-to-table menu!

Undoubtedly, there will be a few brutally hot summer days this month, but a chilled glass of Champagne or one of our draft craft beers with a freshly picked vegetable or tomato salad are a guaranteed antidote to the most withering summer days, especially in our brand new wine and
beer garden- the perfect happy hour spot under the shade of our giant trees..

August is around the corner, and features five special events for the hot summer months. We
continue our musical brunch series, with guitarists Alex Barnett and Jarrett Laskey; a “Chef Jacques’ Gardens to Table” cooking demonstration and luncheon, our monthly wine festival and luncheon, and a new romantic dinner series, named after my romantic cookbook “Two for Tonight”. Be sure and join in the fun.

Cheers to summer!

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

Summer Musical Garden Brunch on the Terrace featuring Jarrett Laskey

Join us on our beautiful terrace (weather permitting) on Sunday, August 5th at
11:00 AM for a musical garden brunch featuring the 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 garden based ingredients and, bien sûr, sparkling Crémant d’Alsace, Mimosas and our house-made Garden Bloody Marys. Why not spend your Sunday with us? Summer never looked,sounded or tasted so good!

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“Two for Tonight” Romantic Soirée

Roses smell fine, candy tastes sweet,
but a romantic repast is a much better treat!Please join Chef Jacques Haeringer on
Friday, August 10th at 7:00 PM as we continue our romantic celebrations at L’Auberge Chez François, 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 selected wines. Cheers to romance, and we hope to see you and your special someone at our “Two For Tonight” soirée.

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Chef Jacques’ Gardens to Table Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Please join us on Saturday, August 18th at 11:00 AM and enjoy a special Chef Jacques’ gardens to your table cooking demonstration and luncheon. Chef Jacques and Stephanie, our lead gardener, are very proud of our
two on-site gardens. They are happy to suggest nutritionally superior food to
make for delightful cuisine at today’s demonstration and luncheon and on all of
our daily offerings. Come celebrate our August Garden Bounty at L’Auberge Chez
François!

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Summer Wine Festival and Luncheon

Our ever popular Wine Festival and Luncheon returns on Saturday, August 25th, 2018. Please join us as we sample twelve wines from Italy, Washington State, Chile, South Africa and of course, France! Arrive anytime between 11:30 and 1:00 PM for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés. Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the tastings and answer any
questions. 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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Late Summer Musical Brunch featuring Alexander Barnett

Continue your summer celebration on
Sunday August 26th at 11:00 AM, with a musical garden brunch featuring the
music of guitarist Alexander Barnett. We will be dining outside on our terrace
(weather permitting) while Alex plays his collection of classical, jazz and contemporary music. Alex has performed at L’Auberge Chez François for numerous sold-out
occasions and has quickly become a guest favorite. Enjoy this late summer brunch while
dining on Chef Jacques’ specially created menu, featuring all the just-picked bounty from our gardens. Not to be missed, our famous Garden Bloody Marys, Mimosas, or crisp and cool Crémant d’ Alsace. Sundays are made for brunch!

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Team Member of the Month

Victoria Dilg-Prater joined us in May 2013. In addition to her sommelier responsibilities, Victoria also assists as a manager in the main dining rooms as well as Jacques’ Brasserie. Originally from Monterey California, Victoria moved east 20 years ago, and besides her special interest in wines (currently working on her 2nd level sommelier certification), she loves to cook, hike and entertain. Several employees can attest to her good cooking, since Victoria frequently brings in “pot luck” meals for all of us to enjoy. We thank Victoria for her years of dedicated service, friendliness and warmth with all of our guests and fellow workers.

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Alexandre A. of Gordonsville, Virginia for winning the June Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Alexandre will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François.

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Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques

L’Auberge Chez François
332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066
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June Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul:

June is a busy time for special occasions at L’Auberge Chez François with graduations, christenings and weddings.

We’ve all waited a long time but the weather is finally nice enough for outdoor dining on our terraces. You can eat outdoors at L’Auberge Chez François or downstairs at Jacques’ Brasserie, “mais oui”, but of course. Our organic, kitchen gardens are an easy stroll from either terrace if you’d like to see where the salad greens, herb, peppers and more for the entire restaurant are being grown. You’ll also see that the tomatoes are coming in and we’re just a month away from fresh, tomato salads from the garden. Did I mention the newest addition to our gardens? Two types of hops are being grown for our own IPA and lager-style beers; “à votre santé”!

To celebrate the upcoming the summer season, and our Bastille Day, we are announcing a full slate of very special events lined up for the month of July. Kicking off these events, we are honored to welcome back the fabulous Wolf Trap Opera Filene Young Artists, accompanied by a very special dinner. They bring some of the brightest vocal talent to Wolf Trap’s stages every summer, and again to our delight at L’Auberge Chez François.

July brings two Bastille Day celebratory events, including a Bastille Day “Let them eat gâteau” cooking demonstration and luncheon featuring the wines of Boisset Collection, complete with lively songs and merriment. La Fête Nationale Française musical brunch, featuring the highly acclaimed French music of Lynn Veronneau. A Chateau Ste. Michelle wine dinner with winemaker David Rosenthal. Also planned is an exciting full moon total lunar eclipse Garden to Table Dinner; and rounding out the month, a musical garden party brunch featuring the music of our patron favorite, Alexander Barnett.

What has become a highly anticipated yearly event by our guests and servers alike, our annual Bastille Day servers race will begin at 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 14. Inspired by the famous footrace in Paris, on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, the Course des Garçons de Cafe, is a century-old Bastille Day tradition where servers race with fully loaded trays, avoiding spills on their route. Join in on the action and cheer for your favorite servers as they compete in this exciting race, re-created around our grounds and gardens.

Cheers to a delicious culinary summer!

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

A Night at the Opera Featuring Wolf Trap Opera Filene Young Artists

Please join us Sunday July 8 at 6:30 PM as we host our talented neighbors at Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center for a musique et cuisine evening. Catherine Filene Shouse, Wolf Trap’s visionary founder and gourmand, was a frequent L’Auberge Chez François Sunday dinner guest who dined with Papa Haeringer on Sunday afternoons for many years. We are proud to continue this relationship and friendship for decades.These Wolf Trap Opera Filene Young Artists have performed on some of the country’s premiere operatic stages, including those at Washington National Opera, The Metropolitan Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Los Angeles Opera, San Francisco Opera, and Lyric Opera of Chicago.They bring some of the brightest vocal talent to Wolf Trap’s stages every summer, and to the always sold out Night at the opera performances at L’Auberge Chez François. They will provide an evening program centered on French Music with Chef Jacques’ six-course garden inspired menu and sommelier chosen wine pairings.

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Bastille Day Celebratory Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Join L’Auberge Chez François to Celebrate “La Fête Nationale Française” Day on Saturday, July 14 at 11:00 AM with Chef Jacques’ Classic French Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon, featuring the champagne and wines of the Boisset Collection. In honor of La Fête Nationale, sip Charles de Fère Blanc de Blanc Brut while Chef Jacques presents his lively cooking demonstration. After the Bastille Day demonstration, retreat to the beautiful Garden Room where you will enjoy a delectable five course luncheon along with specially paired Boisset Wines. Special guest Neil Ruane, export manager for Boisset, (in full costume as Napoleon today) will introduce and present the Boisset French wines paired with our Bastille Day Luncheon, as well as lead the lively songs, singing of the French National Anthem and all the merriment of the day. Chef Jacques says “Vive la France” and here’s to an afternoon of delicious food, and good French fun on Bastille Day!

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La Fete Nationale Francaise Musical Brunch Featuring the French Music of The Lynn Veronneau Duo

Join us as we continue our Bastille Day celebration on Sunday, July 15 at 11:00 AM with a musical brunch featuring the French tunes of the talented Lynn Veronneau Duo. With awards for Best Jazz Group, Best Jazz Vocals, and Best Jazz Recording it is no surprise that Veronneau captivates audiences in sprawling festivals, concert halls or intimate jazz club 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, including The Kennedy Center, Strathmore AMP and DC Jazz Fesitval, Canada and at Blues Alley. Celebrate the Francophile in you with our Bastille Day Sunday brunch menu accompanied by a chilled glass of Crémant Rosé, Garden Bloody Mary’s or Mimosas and the beautiful French music of the Veronneau duo. Vive la France, Happy Bastille Day and Bon Appétit!

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Chateau Ste Michelle Wine Dinner with Winemaker David Rosenthal

Join us for a very special wine dinner on Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 PM with Chateau Ste. Michelle lead winemaker David Rosenthal. Celebrating more than 50 years of winemaking, Chateau Ste. Michelle has combined Old World winemaking traditions with New World innovation. Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world with two state-of-the-art wineries, one for red wine and one for white wine. The white wines are made at the Chateau in Woodinville, WA, while the reds are made at our Canoe Ridge Estate winery in Eastern Washington.David started his career at Chateau Ste. Michelle as white wine oenologist and was later promoted to assistant winemaker. He continued to excel and was promoted to white winemaker in 2015 where he currently manages day-to-day operations at the winery’s white wine cellar in Woodinville, Washington. David will be hosting the evening and taking you through his wines that have been skillfully paired with a menu created by Chef Jacques Haeringer and his team for a delectable five course meal and wine pairing event, not to be missed!

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Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Garden to Table Dinner featuring Prince Havely

Please join us Friday July 27 at 7:30 PM as we celebrate a full moon total lunar eclipse and our July bounty of fresh vegetables and herbs from the gardens with a delectable menu, on the terrace (weather permitting), under the glorious moon and stars. Chef Jacques and Stephanie, our lead gardener, are proud of our two on-site gardens. They are both happy to suggest nutritionally superior food to make for delightful cuisine for this special evening.The party begins with a convivial reception, sipping chilled Crémant Rosé, of course, and savoring seasonal canapés, followed by a five-course dinner that is paired with two fine wines, all while outside dining under the stars, amidst a full moon total lunar eclipse in Aquarius, and enjoying the soothing and romantic tunes of Prince Havely. Truly Garden to plate at its best!

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A Musical Garden Party Brunch Featuring the Music of Alex Barnett

You are invited for a delightful Sunday outing, July 29th at 11:00 AM on our outdoor terrace (weather permitting) for the next installment of our popular Musical Brunch series 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 brunch garden inspired cocktails while Alex provides his soft acoustical music. Start your day at L’Auberge Chez François and end your weekend on a high note. A bientot and see you there!

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Kick off an exciting Bastille Day Celebration by joining us Saturday, July 14 at 5:00 pm for our
fifth annual L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques Brasserie servers race. Inspired by the
famous footrace in Paris on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées the Course des Garcons de Cafe, is a century-old Bastille Day tradition where servers race with fully loaded trays, avoiding spills on their route. Join in on the action and cheer for your favorite servers as they compete in this exciting race re-created here around our grounds and gardens. Chef Jacques’ and special guest Neil Ruane (aka Napoleon), export Manager for Boisset Family wines, will kick off the race with the ancient art of sabering Champagne. Vive La France and Bonne Fete Nationale!

Team Member of the Month

David Hermes Granados joined our team February 2007 as a dishwasher. David arrives everyday to work with a smile on his face and ready to jump in where he is needed. He is extremely hard working and completes all extra tasks asked of him. Thank you David, for all your hard work and dedication! Keep up the good job!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to James L. of Leesburg, Virginia for winning the May Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. James 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

L’Auberge Chez François
332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066
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May 2018 Newsletter

Spring Greetings from Chef Jacques

Greetings from Chef Jacques and Paul,

The upcoming month promises to be delicious at L’Auberge
Chez François. Although delayed by this year’s chilly spring, 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 spinach and kale.

This June, we are celebrating Father’s Day and all the Dads
out there. We have a full line-up of special events, including my Father’s Day
Grill Fest Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon on Saturday June 16, and our Full Moon
Party on Thursday June 28, featuring “red hot” rosé wines, which promises to be an
exciting night of fun on our outdoor terrace.

My brother Paul and I want to toast 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-two 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!

Until next month;
Chef Jacques, Paul, and the team of L’Auberge Chez François

Musical Brunch on the Terrace featuring Alexander Barnett

Please join us Sunday June 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM on our
beautiful outdoor terrace (weather permitting) for our popular Musical Brunch
series featuring a patron favorite, guitarist and composer Alexander BarnettSince 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 terrace and gardens.Feast on Chef
Jacques’ four-course menu paired with a garden-inspired cocktail, while Alex
provides his soft acoustical music. Start your day at L’Auberge Chez François
and end your weekend on a high note!

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“Father’s Day Grill Fest” Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Please join Chef
Jacques Haeringer on Saturday, June 16 at 11:00AM as we celebrate and honor
dads with a lively Father’s Day Grill Fest cooking demonstration and luncheon.
Chef Jacques’ will share his secrets to
making a decadent meal outdoors on your grill.We’ve selected a menu
of classic mouthwatering favorites that are as fun to prepare as they are to
eat. The afternoon’s menu includes Grilled Carolina Shrimp,
Local Grilled Asparagus and Garden Greens Salad, Grilled Bavette Steak and
Potatoes, then a delectable Rhubarb Crème Brûlée, Add three
specially paired wines selected by Paul Haeringer, to make this a special Father’s Day!

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A Tour of the West Wine Dinner

To our head
sommelier, Alex Bardsley, the wine cellar is many things: gold mine, memory
palace, and window on the world. For this event, Wednesday June 20 at 6:30 PM, he will take us on a trip from
the cellar to the West Coast, with wines by famous producers from California,
Washington and Oregon. These aren’t new releases, either: the wines have some
bottle-age on them, and will be drinking very nicely having slumbered in our
cellar for a few years. Alex will discuss how vineyard and vintage combined to
create these particular wines, and Chef Jacques will offer a delectable tasting
menu to complement them.

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Outdoor Musical Brunch featuring Prince Havely and Efi Tovia

You are invited for a
delightful Sunday outing, June 24th at 11:00 AM, as we welcome back Prince Havely with pianist Efi Tovia to our Musical Brunch
series. Brunch will be served on our beautiful terrace (weather permitting),
overlooking our lush landscaping and two on-site gardens.Prince
and Efi, one of the most recognized vocal talents in the region, will be
performing an array of show tunes, the music of Cole Porter, Elvis Presley,
Duke Ellington and more. Dine on our delectable brunch selections, while you are entertained by
this lively duo. We hope to see you there!

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A Full Moon Garden Soirée featuring “Red Hot” Rosé wines

Please join Chef
Jacques and the team at L’Auberge Chez François on Thursday, June 28th at
7:00PM for our popular full moon fête on the terrace (weather permitting)! The
party begins with a convivial reception,
sipping chilled Côtes Mas Brut Rosé, and savoring seasonal canapés.We will toast the
moon’s fire, abundance, power and vitality, before sitting amid flowers and
murmuring fountains to relish Chef
Jacques’ garden-to-table inspired repast, accompanied by two more refreshing
rosé wines.Those intrepid enough
can join Chef Jacques in the gardens to conclude the evening by howling at the
moon, the chef’s tradition to ensure an excellent harvest of vegetables and
herbs throughout the season.

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“Summer is Here” Wine Festival and Luncheon

The next installment
of our ever-popular Wine Festival and Luncheon will take place on what promises
to be a beautiful summer day, Saturday June 30th, 2018. Please join
us as we sample twelve wines from California, Spain, Argentina, Virginia and France.Arrive anytime
between 11:30 and 1:00PM for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines
accompanied by Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés. Our sommeliers will be on hand
to guide you through the tasting and answer questions. Following the tasting,
sit down to enjoy a complete luncheon, four-courses of your choice, paired with yet another glass of delectable wine.All wines sampled
will be available for purchase at a very special price for our customers
that day. Merci beaucoup and see you there.

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Team Member of the Month

Jose “Dany” Danilo Guevara joined us in February 2012 as a server, and has since moved on to being an anchor for Jacques’ Brasserie. On any given night, you will be greeted by Dany’s warm smile, as either server, bartender or host. He fills his many hats with enthusiasm, and prides himself on knowing his guests by name! We are fortunate to have such a dedicated employee who uses his more than 18 years of experience in the restaurant business to everyone’s benefit and enjoyment. Thank you, Dany for your years of service!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Laura B.of Mc Lean, Virginia for winning the April Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Laura 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

L’Auberge Chez François
332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066
Mail Us : chezlauberge@aol.com
Call Us : 703-759-3800

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April Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques

Happy April from our Team at L’Auberge Chez Francois and Jacques’ Brasserie.

Spring will indeed arrive soon!

We are getting ready for you, cleaning and preparing for what will be warmer weather. We are mulching, landscaping and planting so that you may enjoy our beautiful scenery. We invite you to walk the grounds and visit our two large organic vegetable gardens. We are already harvesting ultra-fresh spinach to add to our salads and also featured in the grilled shrimp and local goat cheese salad, (one of my favorite healthy, leafy green vegetables).

This May, we are pleased to offer you a new month of eight very special events at L’Auberge Chez François, including a Celebration of Mother’s Day Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon. Might we suggest this lively culinary event or one of our other May Special Events as a gift for Mom? Upcoming Culinary events include Chef’s Jacques’ Table,featuring the delectable wines of Cass Vineyards; why yes, a “Spring Fling”Cooking Demo and Luncheon hosted by moi; The Best of Virginia Wine Dinner featuring the Award Winning Glen Manor wines; our popular Printemps Wine Fest and Luncheon and Two Musical Brunches,including a Rosé Garden Brunch. Why not begin your Memorial Day weekend in style with an all new Friday Night Wine Around on our beautiful terrace, enjoying our Seasonal Canapes, overlooking our Gardens? You can view all of our upcoming May events here.

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Best Culinary Wishes,Chef Jacques, Paul, and the team of L’Auberge Chez François

Chef Jacques’ Table featuring the Wines of Cass Vineyard with Ted Plemons

Join Chef Jacques’ and the team at L’Auberge Chez Francois on Friday, May 4 at 6:30 PM, as we welcome co-founder of Cass Vineyard and Winery, Ted Plemons. Named 2015 Central Coast Winery of the Year, all the wines crafted at Cass Vineyard and Winery are estate-grown and hand-picked. In total, there are 12 grape varieties planted with a focus on Rhône varities, but also some Bordeaux varieties. Cass now produces only 8,000 cases per year. Ted Plemons will be presenting exceptional wines tonight at Chef Jacques’ “Table” and no doubt will be entertaining guests with his colorful history and anecdotal wine stories for all to enjoy. It is sure to be a delightful wine-filled, palate pleasing evening!

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Spring Fling Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Please join us Saturday, May 5 at 11:00 AM as we say goodbye to the cold and hello to spring! Join us for a Spring Fling Cooking Demonstration where Chef Jacques will show you how to use fresh, spring ingredients to prepare a delicious meal that celebrates the season. You’ll sip on Crémant d’Alsace while you learn the secrets to making Potage of Asparagus & Gruyere Flan, the 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. Viva le Printemps!

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A Spring Musical Brunch featuring Alex Barnett

Please join us on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM for our ever popular musical brunch series at L’Auberge Chez Francois. Local guitarist and composer Alexander Barnett will be performing a broad range of music from classical, modern and jazz. Since his first appearance at L’Auberge Chez François, Alex has been captivating our guests on a regular basis with sold-out events and performances. Feast on Chef Jacques’ four-course menu paired with sumptuous brunch cocktails while Alex provides his soft acoustical music. Start your day at L’Auberge Chez François and end your weekend on a high note!

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Virginia’s Best Wine Dinner featuring Glen Manor Vineyards

Please join us on Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 PM for Glen Manor Vineyards wine dinner. The founder and vintner of Glen Manor Vineyards, Jeff White’s interest and appreciation for wines blossomed while working for a nearby Virginia winery before he founded Glen Manor Vineyards. The original six-acre property was planted in 1995 while today, White farms 14.5 acres of grape vineyards to make world-class ‘wines with a sense of place’. Chef Jacques will present a Virginia-focused menu that he created to be paired with Jeff’s delectable Glen Manor wines from Virginia. Please join us for a special vine to table and garden to table event!

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Mother’s Day Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

You are cordially invited to join Chef
Jacques Haeringer on Friday, May 11 at 11:00 AM. Treat mom or your special someone to our lively
culinary demonstration and luncheon. Your day begins sipping on a glass of Crémant d’Alsace, while watching Chef
Jacques demonstrate a selection of his very special recipes on set that you and
your guests will surely enjoy. Retreat to our beautiful Garden Room to continue the celebratory Mother’s Day Demo with a multi-course menu, which includes the “pièce de résistance” our Valrhona Chocolate Soufflé, paired with delectable wines chosen by our sommelier. This culinary demonstration
hits the spot and makes the perfect gourmet gift. We hope to see you there!

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“Printemps” Spring Wine Festival and Luncheon

Please join us on Saturday, May 19th 2018 as we sample 12 wines from France, Italy, Oregon, Austria and Uruguay. Arrive anytime between 11:30 and 1:00 PM for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés. Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the tasting and answer questions. Following the tasting, sit down and enjoy a complete luncheon of your choice from our four-course menu, paired with yet, mais oui, bien sûr, another glass of delectable wine.All wines sampled will be available for purchase at a very special “trade” discount for our customers that day. Merci beaucoup and see you there.

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A Musical Rosé Garden Brunch featuring Guitarist Jarrett Laskey

Dine on our beautiful terrace (weather permitting) on Sunday, May 20 at 11:00 AM with A Musical Rosé Garden Brunch featuring the 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 special brunch menu for our garden party, including, bien sûr, brunch cocktails featuring crisp Provence Rosé wine, sparkling Cremant d’Alsace and our house-made Garden Bloody Marys. Spring never looked, sounded or tasted so good!

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L’Auberge Chez Francois’ Friday Night “On The Terrace” Wine and Cuisine Festival

Please join Chef Jacques and our team Friday, May 25 at 7:00 PM, as we offer you a delightful way to kick off your Memorial Day Weekend~Outdoors on our beautiful terrace (weather permitting), sipping fine wines while enjoying Chef Jacques’ delectable Cuisine. Does life get any better than this? Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the tasting of eight wines from New Zealand, Spain, California and of course, France, accompanied by Chef’s Seasonal Canapés and Heavy Hors d’oeuvres. Please join us for what promises to be a delectable, delicious and delightful Friday Night on the Terrace. Merci beaucoup and see you there!

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Team Member of the Month

Mario Cruz began working at L’Auberge Chez François in January 2006. He is a line cook during our dinner service, but is always ready to assist when we need him for luncheons and special events. In addition to his positive and friendly attitude, Mario is another employee who always has a ready smile to greet his coworkers. He also is always trying to brush up on his french, with his favorite words being ” ça va?”. We thank Mario for his many years of service!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Karen R. of Vienna, Virginia for winning the March Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Karen 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

L’Auberge Chez François
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March 2018 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques

Spring officially arrives on Tuesday, March 20! We’re conditioning the soil of our two
on-site gardens with organic compost and coffee grounds in anticipation of
spring planting. I can’t wait to get my hands dirty again in the gardens! I have been happily leafing through the various organic seed catalogs, calculating how much to purchase to ensure a bountiful harvest for our guests. We have already started to harvest spinach
and sorrel from the garden. Spring also brings morel mushrooms,
asparagus, lettuces and greens; all of which inspire our team to create the
most healthful and flavorful dishes. Bon appétit!Looking ahead to April, L’Auberge Chez François is
celebrating our 42nd Anniversary in Great Falls, Virginia. Forty two years ago, my Papa
closed Chez François in Washington D.C. and moved his restaurant to the Virginia “countryside”, hence the name L’Auberge Chez François! We have two special
events planned to celebrate this milestone, including our “Celebrating the
Classics” cooking demonstration and luncheon and a festive anniversary dinner featuring the wines of France.

April also brings us the
amazing musical talents of Prince Havely and Efi Tovi, returning for three
exceptional musical events after a sold out performance in March. Prince and Efi will be performing all your
favorite show tunes for two musical brunches, and a Friday Night Musique et Cuisine experience featuring the songs
of Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, Fat Waller and Duke Ellington. I am also thrilled to host one of
Alsace, France’s most prestigious vineyards and highly rated wines at Chef Jacques’
Table featuring the wines of Domaine Weinbach. You may view all of our upcoming events here.

Thanks for your patronage,
support and friendship through the years! We hope to see you at one of our special celebration events.

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

42nd Anniversary Celebration Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Please join us on Saturday, April 7 at 11:00am for our 42nd Anniversary in Great Falls special event on with a classic cooking demonstration and luncheon. This celebratory event promises to be chockful of anecdotes, history and lore of Papa and Mama’s move to the “country” to open their dream “L’Auberge” on April 20th, 1976. Enjoy Chef’s specially chosen five-course classic menu with French wine pairings selected by Paul Haeringer. We hope that you will help us celebrate this momentous occasion. Joyeux anniversaire!

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A Musical Theater Brunch Featuring Show Tunes by Prince Havely

Please join us Sunday, April 8 at 11:00am for our Musical Theater Brunch featuring the one and only Prince Havely. This month we are hosting three musical events starring Prince and pianist Efi Tovia. This duo is one of the most recognized vocal talents in the region and it’s no secret why! Prince and Efi will be performing show tunes from all of your favorite musicals. They entertained our guests at their sold-out performance at L’Auberge Chez François, this is sure to be another memorable event.

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Chef Jacques’ Table featuring Domaine Weinbach Wines

Please join Chef Jacques’ and the team at L’Auberge Chez François on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30pm as we proudly present Domain Weinbach, one of Alsace France’s most prestigious vineyard and highly rated wines. At the foot of the majestic Schlossberg hill in Alsace stands one of the finest estates in all of France. The domaine has 62 acres of vineyards in the heart of Kayserberg’s hills and valleys. Dine on Chef Jacques’ special menu paired with five of Weinbach’s finest wines. À votre santé

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Musical Brunch featuring Prince Havely and Efi Tovi

Please join us on Sunday, April 15 at 11:00am for our second Musical Theater Brunch featuring Prince Havely. Accompanied by pianist Efi Tovi, 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. They will entertain, sing and dance while you feast on our special menu paired with your choice of brunch cocktails. Please help us welcome back this amazing duo!

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L’Auberge Chez François’ 42nd Anniversary Celebration Dinner

Chef Jacques, Paul Haeringer and the team at L’Auberge Chez François invite you on Sunday, April 22 at 5:30pm as we celebrate forty-two years in Great Falls, Virginia. After closing the Washington DC restaurant, Monsieur François searched for a bucolic setting to open a new restaurant. He wanted its design to be quintessentially French country and reflect his Alsatian roots. The restaurant’s enduring popularity is a testimony to his dream and success. This is sure to be a memorable culinary and celebratory evening!

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Musique et Cuisine featuring Prince Havely and Efi Tovia

You are invited on Friday, April 27 at 7:00pm for an delightful evening as we welcome back Prince Havely with Efi Tovia to our Musique et Cuisine dinner series. Join us center stage with Prince and Efi performing the music of Cole Porter, Rogers and Hart, Fat Waller and Duke Ellington. Dine on a classic French dinner served with sommelier-selected wine pairings while you are entertained by this lively duo. Get your dancing shoes on and join us at this special event!

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Team Member of the Month

Simon Elmalki has worked at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie since February 2011. Knowledgeable and astute, we can trust Simon with any task. After being here for seven years, our customers and staff recognize all of his hard work. Thank you, Simon, for your years of service!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Jimmy R. of Washington, DC for winning the March Monsieur François Profile Embellishment Competition. Jimmy 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

L’Auberge Chez François
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February 2018 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques

Love is in the air! In addition to being awarded the 100 Best Restaurants in America, L’Auberge Chez François was named one of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America by OpenTable diners. We are honored to be awarded this distinction for yet another year. A special thank you to all our customers for celebrating Valentine’s Day with us over the years.

Keep an eye out for the new menu at Jacques’ Brasserie in March. We will be
adding several new dishes, including some new vegan menu options.

We have a full schedule of festive special events for March, including a dinner
featuring the wines of Buena Vista Winery from California with special guest, The Count of Buena Vista – Agoston Haraszth. Later in the month, we will be partnering with Virginia’s Williamsburg Winery for a sumptuous wine dinner in our Virginia’s Best series. We have three musical brunches scheduled as well as our ever popular Wine Festival and Luncheon. Back by popular demand, will be welcoming back local singer and songwriter Shane Gamble at our Musique et Cuisine dinner. We hope to see you there.

We wish you love, romance and delicious food.

Until next month,
Chef Jacques, Paul and the team

Musical Brunch with Guitarist Alexander Barnett

Please join us on Sunday, March 4 at 11:00am for our popular musical brunch series. Local guitarist and composer Alexander Barnett will be performing a broad range of music from classical, modern and jazz. Since his first appearance at L’Auberge Chez François, Alex has been captivating our guests on a regular basis with sold-out events and performances. Feast on Chef Jacques’ four-course menu paired with brunch cocktails while Alex provides his soft acoustical music. Start your day at L’Auberge Chez François and end your weekend on a high note!

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Buena Vista Wine Dinner with The Count of Buena Vista

We are proud to announce a very special wine dinner on Thursday, March 8 at 6:30pm as we welcome Buena Vista Winery. Founded in 1857, it is California’s first premium winery with a fascinating history. Today, the legend is being re-born under the vision of Jean-Charles Boisset. The Count of Buena Vista will be in presence, portrayed by Sonoma professional character actor and historian George Webber, whom has brought the famous founder to life. Mr. Webber will combine his historical and wine knowledge with extraordinary oratory and song. You won’t want to miss this one of a kind dinner!

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DC Brau Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Look no further, we’ve found the pot of gold! Join us on Saturday, March 17 at 11:00am when we will be featuring local brewery, DC Brau Brewing Company. Founded in 2009 by Brandon Skall and Jeff Hancock, it is the first brewery to operate inside the District of Columbia since 1956. Chef Jacques will be demonstrating how to prepare a four-course menu, followed by a luncheon with DC Brau beer pairings. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at L’Auberge Chez François with the award-winning beers of DC Brau!

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Musical Brunch featuring Jarrett Laskey

We will be featuring another installment in our musical brunch series on Sunday, March 18 at 11:00. Guitarist Jarrett Laskey will be returning to perform his collection of classical and contemporary music songs. Dine on Chef Jacques’ specially created four-course menu with house-made croissant and brunch cocktails such as Cremant d’Alsace,Bloody Marys, and mimosas cocktails. Join us for this delectable morning and afternoon at L’Auberge Chez François.

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Williamsburg Winery Wine Dinner

Please join us Thursday, March 22 at 6:30pm for the next in our series of Virginia’s Best wine dinners, featuring Williamsburg Winery. Founded in 1985 by Patrick and Peggy Duffeler, the winery is located on a 320 acre plot of land known as the Wessex Hundred, 275 acres of which are dedicated to the Williamsburg Conservancy and are intended to remain permanently undeveloped. Winemaker Matthew Meyer took a double degree in Oenology and Viticulture at UC Davis, and worked at Grgich Hills and Heitz in Napa Valley before coming to Virginia. He produces a wide range of wines, including the Gabriel Archer Reserve, and the Adagio, which won the Virginia Winery Association’s Governor’s Cup in 2014. We look forward to welcoming Matthew to L’Auberge Chez François.

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Wine Festival and Luncheon

Our Wine Festival and Luncheon returns on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Please join us as we sample twelve wines from California, New Zealand, Germany, Portugal, and of course, France. Arrive any time 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 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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Musical Brunch with Alex Barnett

You are in luck this March! Our guests’ favorite classical guitarist Alexander Barnett will be entertaining you for the second time this month on Sunday, March 25 at 11:00am. He will be performing a wide range of songs from the Renaissance to modern era. The soft sounds of his guitar and Chef Jacques’ delicious four-course menu paired with brunch cocktails is sure to make your afternoon enjoyable. We hope you join us for another brunch in this entertaining series.

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Musique et Cuisine with Shane Gamble

We are thrilled to be welcoming back local singer and songwriter Shane Gamble on Friday, March 30 at 7:00pm. With his guitar and loop station, Shane plays an acoustic set effortlessly balancing a mixture of Country, Rock and Americana music. In addition to playing popular hits, Shane will showcase some of his original songs such as “Turn My Way” and “Tangled in You”. Please join us for an evening of decadent food and live music!

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Team Member of the Month

Nelson Artiaga Guillen began working at L’Auberge Chez François in December 2005. He wears many hats in our kitchen and we can entrust him with any responsibility that is given to him. Nelson is always smiling and helpful, a team player who is well liked by his peers. We thank Nelson for his many years of service!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Dillon M. of Reston, Virginia for winning the January Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Dillon 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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January 2018 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques

Happy new year to all!

I want to personally thank all of our
customers for making 2017 such a great year for our little slice of Alsace here in
Virginia. We were thrilled to be named one of OpenTable’s Best Restaurants in
America for 2017 for the fifth year in a row, among a number of other accolades
for the year.

In 2017, we also
increased the size of our on-site vegetable gardens to bring more produce right
from the garden to your plate and offered more wine tastings, Chef’s Table dinners, and special events than ever before. And, most importantly, the
brasserie burger (with foie gras as an option) is now on the menu every day of the week at Jacques’ Brasserie.

February equals romance at L’Auberge Chez François. We have a full month of romantic special
events, including two cooking demonstrations and luncheons, two musical brunches, wine dinners, and a special Valentine’s Eve Champagne dinner! We hope to see you and your valentine at one of these events.

If you have suggestions or ideas about what you would like
to see at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie in 2018, email us at
chezlauberge@aol.com. Perhaps you have a favorite dish that you haven’t seen recently on the
menu or enjoyed an event you’d like us to repeat. We’re open to your ideas on
how to make 2018 special for our customers.

We wish you a happy and delicious 2018!

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

Super Bowl Musical Brunch with Guitarist Jarrett Laskey

Please join us on Sunday, February 4 at 11:00am before the big game and kick off your day with a Super Bowl Musical Brunch featuring the beautiful sounds of guitarist Jarrett Laskey. Back by popular demand, Jarrett is a professionally trained classical guitarist performing a repertoire of Spanish/Latin guitar music, standard classical and contemporary songs. Jarrett’s music provides the perfect ambiance while dining on Chef Jacques’ specially created four-course menu paired with brunch cocktails served throughout your meal. Bon appétit and let the games begin!

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PlumpJack Estates Wine Dinner

We hope to see you on Tuesday, February 6 at 6:30pm for our PlumpJack Estate wine dinner. After opening two successful estate wineries in Napa Valley, PlumpJack Estate in Oakville in 1995 and CADE Estate on Howell Mountain in 2005, the partners have created the impressive Odette Estate nestled in the palisades of the Stags Leap District. Scott Gaffney, Eastern Regional Sales Manager, will guide us through wine pairings that showcase the nuances of all three Estate properties. These properties, from three of the most prestigious appellations within Napa Valley, offer contrasting but extraordinary expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Carnivore Lovers Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Cupid is planning early! Please join Chef Jacques on Friday, February 9 at 11:00am for the popular Carnivore Lovers’ Valentine’s cooking demonstration and luncheon. Preparing a repast for your special someone is an act of love! Our carnivorous menu features a Gruyère cheese quiche Lorraine with smoked bacon and Virginia ham; our classic Beef Wellington with foie gras, and rich truffle sauce adds to that intangible “good feeling” for you and your lover. It wouldn’t be a proper celebratory Valentine’s Day without chocolate, so Chef Jacques is featuring a Valrhona Chocolate Truffle Soufflé. Oh la la!

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Seafood Lovers 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 10 at 11:00am for Chef Jacques’ Seafood Lovers Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon. Raymond Oliver, author of Gastronomy of France said, “The reason that bouillabaisse has a world reputation is because it is an aphrodisiac”. The afternoon’s menu includes my papa’s classic bouillabaisse, truffled Maine lobster, and a chocolate and passion fruit mousse cake. Romantic celebrations are a tradition at L’Auberge Chez François, and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

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Valentine’s Eve Champagne Celebration Dinner

Please join us on Tuesday, February 13 at 6:30pm for a lovely dinner paired with music and Champagne at L’Auberge Chez François, one of OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America. Your celebration begins with the romantic music of Classical Guitarist, Alexander Barnett, a Baltimore-based musician who performs an extensive repertoire of music including classical and jazz pieces. With candlelight, exquisite cuisine and Champagne, we’ve assembled all the ingredients for a wonderful and memorable experience. Remember, love begins in the kitchen!

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Valentines Musical Brunch featuring Prince Havely

Please join us Sunday, February 18 at 11:00am for our Valentine’s Musical Brunch featuring Prince Havely. The artist that has always been known as Prince has been entertaining, singing, dancing, and receiving standing ovations for more than 25 years. He has performed at numerous prestigious venues, including the White House and with the National Opera. One of the most recognized vocal talents in the region, Prince will bring a level of elegance and style to our musical brunch series and his vast repertoire and charm appeals to guests of all ages, accompanied by pianist Efi Tovia.

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Romantic Wine Festival and Luncheon

Our popular Wine Festival and Luncheon returns on Saturday, February 24, 2018. Please join us as we sample twelve wines from Spain, Oregon, Argentina, Virginia, Italy, Australia, Chile, Washington State, and of course, France. Arrive any time 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 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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The Bounty of Sonoma Wine Dinner

Please join Chef Jacques and the team on Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30pm for The Bounty of Sonoma Wine Dinner as we feature the wines of Stonestreet Estate, Hartford and Matanzas Creek. We welcome proprietors Christopher and Ariel Jackson as they take us on a tour of the best growing regions in Sonoma, California. Stonestreet is one of the most expansive mountain vineyards in the world. The winery is proud to act as stewards of the land, caring for a 5,500 acre estate that overlooks the Alexander Valley in the Mayacamas Mountain Range. Bon appétit and cheers!

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Team Member of the Month

Eric Benitez has been with L’Auberge Chez François for over a decade. He began as a bus boy and quickly impressed both our staff and guests. His friendly demeanor and easy-going personality are easy to recognize, which makes everyone feel comfortable and happy. It is always a pleasure to see our employees get the recognition they deserve. We thank Eric for his years of service and look forward to many more!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Emilie B. of Potomac, Maryland for winning the December Monsieur François’ Profile Embellishment Competition. Emilie 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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December 2017 Newsletter

Holiday Greetings from Chef Jacques

We want to wish everyone Happy Holidays from all the staff at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie. Every year at this time we are gratified to see so many of our regular customers who celebrate the holidays with us year after year. Thank you for making us part of your holiday traditions.

This was again a momentous year for us at L’Auberge Chez François and we have our loyal customers to thank for our ongoing success. We celebrated forty one years in Great Falls, Virginia and sixty-three total years in the Washington DC and metropolitan area.

Holiday celebrations came early for us this year as we were awarded OpenTable’s Best Restaurants in America for 2017, for the fifth year in a row, based on 12 million diner reviews of over 25,000 restaurants. L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie were awarded in several categories of Open Table’s Diner’s Choice Awards. We were thrilled to have received an “Extraordinary to Perfect” rating by Zagat in 2017, a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor, Washingtonian Top 100 Restaurants and Northern Virginia Magazine’s 50 Best Restaurants. Merci beaucoup, we are truly humbled and honored.

Still need to find the perfect gift for your friends and family? I say give the gift of good food and wine. We also feature engraved glassware, 100% silk scarves, cookbooks, DVDs and more. If you’re still uncertain, a gift certificate may be used at either of our restaurants, special events or merchandise. Browse merchandise at our online store here or purchase gift certificates online. If you would like to order a Bûche de Noël or any other full dessert, please email us at chezlauberge@aol.com, at least 48 hours in advance.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! We hope to see you soon.

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

A Chef’s Christmas Poem by Jacques Haeringer

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!”

Musical Brunch with Guitarist Jarrett Laskey

Toast the new year us on Sunday, January 7 at 11:00am at our popular Musical Brunch featuring the beautiful sounds of guitarist Jarrett Laskey. Jarrett will be performing his selection of classical and contemporary music during the event. Formally trained and educated, Jarrett creates an elegant ambiance to your afternoon while dining on Chef Jacques’ specially created delectable New Year’s four-course brunch menu, Crémant d’Alsace, house-made Bloody Marys and our delicious hot mulled wine. Bon Appétit and Happy New Year!

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Ring in the New Year Wine Festival and Luncheon

Please join Chef Jacques and the team of L’Auberge Chez François to ring in the new year with a Wine Festival and Luncheon on Saturday, January 13th, 2018. Please join us as we sample twelve wines from California, Argentina, Greece, Spain and of course, France. Arrive any time between 11:30 and 1:00pm for a walk-around tasting of wines paired with Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés. Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the tasting and answer questions. Afterwards, 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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Musique et Cuisine with Lena Seikaly & Steve Herberman

Join us on Friday, January 19 at 7:00pm as we continue our Musique et Cuisine dinner series at L’Auberge Chez François by welcoming back jazz vocalist and area-native, Lena Seikaly, presenting jazz classics by American and French composers. This intimate musical evening will feature music from the swing era to French gypsy jazz – and much in between – with Lena accompanied by internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, Steve Herberman.

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Winter Musical Brunch featuring Musician Shane Gamble

Please join us for our Winter Musical Brunch on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 11:00am as we feature the very talented Shane Gamble with his first performance at L’Auberge Chez François. A Maryland native, Gamble embodies what it means to be a working musician. 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. We look forward to welcoming Shane!

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Virginia’s Best Wine Dinner featuring Barboursville Vineyards

Please join us Thursday, January 25th at 6:30pm as we welcome Jason Tesauro, Chief Sommelier at Barboursville Vineyards, for the next in our series of Virginia’s Best wine dinners. Established by the Zonin family of Italy in 1976, Barboursville has been one of pioneers of truly fine wine in Virginia, garnering numerous accolades and awards, and winning the Governor’s Cup several times. Under winemaker Luca Paschina, Barboursville has steadily honed in on the best grape-growing and winemaking practices for Virginia’s soils and climate, producing a wide range of excellent wines, from single varieties of Italian origin to their impressive Bordeaux-style red blend.

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Winter in Papa’s Alsace Cooking Demonstration & Luncheon

Please join us on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 11:00am for a lively afternoon cooking demonstration featuring recipes from Papa Haeringer’s beloved Alsace. To start, sip on an Alsatian favorite, Crémant d’Alsace, as Chef Jacques shows you how to prepare the family’s not-so-secret recipes. This afternoon you will enjoy an Alsatian feast of Choucroute Royale Garnie à L’Alsacienne that has been on our menu for over sixty-four years. Another family heirloom, Grandmama Haeringer’s Kougelhopf en Neige recipe was brought to America by Papa Haeringer in a handwritten notebook. We hope to see you for this special event honoring our founder and his Alsatian heritage.

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Holiday Gift Guide

No need to go dashing to the store…Chef Jacques has gifts in his sleigh! Visit our online store to find the perfect gift for the food lover in your life. Chocolate truffles, cookbooks, DVDs, stemware, and more! Still can’t decide? A gift certificate can be used for a variety of things – dine at L’Auberge Chez François or Jacques’ Brasserie, special events such as wine dinners or cooking demonstrations, and merchandise. Skip the lines and buy online, before it’s too late!

Team Member of the Month

Estaban Murcia has been working at L’Auberge Chez François since September 2005. Over the past twelve years, Esteban has learned almost all aspects of the restaurant. He started working in the kitchen and then became a bus boy. On some days he is a line cook and works the grill station. On other days he is a bus boy, and some days he works both! He is a hard worker and and is always dedicated to providing a helping hand to everyone he can. We congratulate Esteban and thank him for all of his years of service!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Christie B. of McLean, Virginia for winning the November Monsieur François Profile Embellishment art contest. Christie will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François.

Be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more.

Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques

L’Auberge Chez François
332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066

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November 2017 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques

We’re excited for the holidays here at L’Auberge Chez Franҫois and Jacques’ Brasserie. In fact, the holiday season was our founder François Haeringer’s most favorite time of the year, as you can tell by our extraordinary display of holiday decorations throughout the dining rooms
and grounds. Most of our lights and decorations, as per Papa’s tradition, will be turned on Thanksgiving evening and will remain on until the new year.Not to be missed, we have some of our most popular and decadent special events on the schedule for the coming month. Our annual holiday sing along with our local favorites, the Difficult Run String Band, “Holiday in Paris” and “Champagne Celebration” cooking
demonstrations and luncheons, a sumptuous Champagne and Bordeaux Wine Dinner, a Holiday Wine Festival, and a Sounds of the Season Brunch with guitarist Alexander Barnett.It’s a great time to think about the perfect gift for that special someone in your life. Check out our online store here for engraved logo wine glasses, cookbooks, DVDs, and even a fashionable silk scarf. If you are still undecided, personalized gift certificates can be used to dine, come to a special event, or purchase merchandise. You may purchase them online or by calling (703) 759-3800.

Holidays also mean a rush for reservations in November and December, so I’ve posted our holiday schedule on our website here. To accommodate all those who wish to dine with
us during the season, we will be opening on Monday, November 27, 2017 for dinner only and
will be open for lunch and dinner on Monday, December 11, 2017 and Monday, December 18, 2017. Celebrate the holiday season with our family at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie. We would be delighted to serve you!

Warm Wishes,
Chef Jacques and Paul Haeringer

Christmas Singalong with Difficult Run String Band

Please join us at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, December 3 at 5:00pm to kick off the season with our second annual Holiday Sing Along and Dinner with local favorite, Difficult Run String Band.This musical evening will feature holiday classics, as well as the Difficult Run String Band’s bluegrass and old-time favorites. All of our spectacular holiday decorations will be in place and ready to complement this festive night of holiday music and good cheer.

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Holiday in Paris Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

You are invited to join us at L’Auberge Chez François on Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11:00am for our annual “Holiday in Paris” Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon. Chef Jacques will demonstrate how to cook French dishes that are sure to say romance while transporting you to the City of Love, Paris. This festive event will feature the cuisine and wines from France and will surely captivate you this holiday season. Viva La France, et Viva Paris!

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Holiday Wine Festival and Luncheon

Our Holiday Wine Festival and Luncheon returns on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Please join us as we sample twelve wines from Austria, Italy, California, Washington State, and France. Arrive anytime between 11:30 and 1:00pm for a walk-around tasting of these fine wines. Our sommeliers will be on-hand to guide you through the tasting or provide suggestions for gifts and pairing wines with your holiday menus. Following the tasting, sit down and enjoy a luncheon of your choice from our four-course menu, paired with another glass of wine.

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Sounds of the Season Brunch with Alexander Barnett

Please join us at L’Auberge Chez François on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 11:00am for a musical brunch featuring guitarist Alexander Barnett. Dine on house-made croissants, brunch cocktails, and a selection of festive favorites while listening to seasonal music. Alex is one of our customers’ favorite entertainers, just as our Sunday brunch quickly became a popular event. 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!

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Gonet-Médeville
Premier Cru Champagne and Bordeaux Wine Dinner

Please join us on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 6:30pm. We’ll be spreading holiday cheer with Premier Cru Champagne, fine Bordeaux wines, and an extravagant dinner featuring the wines of Vignobles Gonet-Médeville. Leading a new generation of winemakers, Julie and Xavier Gonet-Médeville bring their family knowledge, methods and passion to their wines. A festive night not to be missed with hosts Julie Gonet-Médeville, Chef Jacques and our team this holiday season!

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Champagne Celebration Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon

Celebrate the holidays in style with a Champagne Celebration Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11:00am. Chef Jacques will be entertaining our guests with a cooking demonstration highlighting Champagne and followed by a festive feast featuring seafood, chocolate, and more bubbly. Eat, drink and be merry this season at L’Auberge Chez François. Bonnes Fêtes, Seasons Greetings, and Happy Holidays!

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Team Member of the Month

Stephanie Feil has been keeping our restaurant beautiful since she began working at L’Auberge Chez François in April 2007. You will find her making our gorgeous floral arrangements throughout the restaurant, tending to the onsite gardens, and decorating both indoors and outdoors. Our customers always enjoy chatting with her and getting her gardening expertise. Thank you, Stephanie, for all of your hard work. We couldn’t do it without you!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Elena A. of Gaithersburg, Maryland for winning the April Monsieur François Profile Embellishment art contest. Elena will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François.

Be sure to follow L’Auberge Chez François on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for behind the scenes photos, specials, and more.

Best Culinary Wishes,
Chef Jacques

L’Auberge Chez François
332 Springvale Rd Great Falls, VA 22066
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