Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Bastille Hosts French Libation Wine Dinner

Bastille Restaurant & Wine Bar

From our friends at Bastille Restaurant & Wine Bar...

Early Fall Delights at Bastille

On Wednesday, October 24th at 6:30 PM, Chef/owners Christophe & Michelle Poteaux of Bastille offer a five-course $85 prix fixe menu pairing some of the most popular varietals of France.

The meal begins with L’Amuse Bouche with Chateau Trians, Provence Rose (60% Grenache/30% Cinsault/10% Syrah) followed by La Plancha de crevettes (jumbo shrimp, eggplant, tomato) with Brézène, Cote du Rhone, Domaine Lombard 2017 (80% Marsanne/15% Roussanne/5% Viognier); Les Gnocchi aux Champignons (Forrest mushroom, potato gnocchi, lardons, cipoline, tomato, carrots) with Haute Cotes de Beaunes, La Combotte 2015 (100% Pinot Noir); Le Navarin d’Agneau (braised lamb shoulder in a rich red wine sauce with roasted root vegetables, paired with Chateauneuf du Pape, Château Gigognan 2014 (60% Grenache/ 30% Syrah/ 10% Mourvedre); Le Fromage (Brillat Savarin, apple, hazelnut) with Bulliat Cremant NV (100% Chardonnay) and for dessert, Michelle’s sweet treats - L’assiette de Mignardises.


Bastille is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 AM until 10 PM and Sunday 11:30 AM until 9 PM serving brunch, lunch, dinner and all day dining with café and bar menu offered. The restaurant is located in The Asher at 606 N. Fayette Street in Alexandria, Virginia, just two blocks from the Braddock Metro. For reservations and further information, please log into www.bastillerestaurant.com or call (703) 519-3776.