June 2017 Newsletter

Greetings from Chef Jacques

Finally, it feels like summer. Our organic gardens are in full swing and the flowers are all in bloom. Now is the perfect time of year for dining al fresco on one of our outdoor terraces. We don’t take reservations for the outdoor tables, they are seated on a first come, first served basis. And while you’re here, take a tour of our beautiful gardens to see where our salad greens, vegetables and herbs are growing.

Father’s Day is just a few days away. If you don’t have the perfect gift for Dad, snap up a ticket to one of our cooking demonstrations or one of our other special events. Coming up in July are our annual Bastille Day celebrations including a musical brunch with French music and a special dinner featuring the delectable wines of the Boisset Collection. Also in July will be our first in an ongoing series of Chef Jacques’ Table dinners. Our first installment will feature the renowned wine expert Julie Swift leading us through a tasting of fine German wines.

Come celebrate the summer at L’Auberge Chez François and Jacques’ Brasserie with great food, drinks, and friends.

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

Bastille Day Celebration featuring Boisset Collection Wines

Celebrate Bastille Day on Friday, July 14 at 6:30pm at L’Auberge Chez François with the highly regarded wines of La Famille des Grands Vins Boisset. In honor of La Fête Nationale, sip JCB Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé or a garden-inspired cocktail and enjoy canapés on the terrace, weather permitting. Later, you’ll cheer on the L’Auberge Chez François wait staff as they compete in our annual waiter’s race around our gardens and grounds. Special guest Neil Ruane, Export Manager for Boisset, will kick off the race with the ancient art of sabering, and introduce the Boisset French wines paired with our Bastille Day Dinner.

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“La Fête Nationale” Musical Brunch with The Nancy Scimone Duo

Join us as we continue our Bastille Day celebration on Sunday, July 16 at 11:00am with a musical start to your day featuring the French tunes of the Nancy Simone Duo with a delectable brunch menu. Soprano and vocal artist Nancy Scimone radiates grace, passion and joy, and enlivens audiences with her vibrant stage 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. Vive la France and Bon Appétit!

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Chef Jacques’ Table featuring the Wines of Germany

Please join Chef Jacques and special guest Julie Swift on Thursday, July 20 at 6:30pm to explore the fine German wines of Joh. Jos. Prüm and Weingut Bernhard Huber. At each Chef Jacques’ Table event, Chef Jacques creates a special menu to accompany a slate of fine wines. Our special guest Julie Swift will share her wealth of knowledge about German wines as she guides you through the selections for each course. We hope to see you at this special event with good food and superb wines.

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Team Member of the Month

Edwin Lopez has been working at L’Auberge Chez François since June 2007. Edwin began working in the kitchen and then held a dual role as a bus boy. He is the go-to bus boy and a natural born leader. We entrust him with all of his duties – from training new employees, managing the team, and assisting with everything in between. He is very conscientious, always willing to go the extra mile to help out, and is an excellent team player. Edwin is well-liked by his peers, management, and our guests. He has excelled in every task that has been given to him. Merci beaucoup for all that you do!

Monsieur François Competition

Congratulations to Mackenzie M. of Reston, Virginia for winning the May Monsieur François Profile Embellishment art contest. Mackenzie will receive a $200 gift certificate to L’Auberge Chez François.