Bastille Day Begins at Bistrot La Minette

Bastille Day may not be until tomorrow, but here in Philadelphia, Independence Day celebrations can span what seems like weeks. Tonight, Wednesday, July 13, Bistrot La Minette will be offering its first of two nights worth of Bastille Day BBQ.

The four-course French BBQ dinner is priced at $35 per person or $50 to include a wine pairing. See the full menu below.


First Course
Crème Vichyssoise Glacée Cold potato-leek soup, white truffle oil, chives
Château de la Vieille Tour Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux

Second Course: Buffet
Carrottes Rapées Grated carrots, walnut vinaigrette, walnuts
Salade de Betteraves Beet salad, orange vinaigrette
Salade de Lentilles Lentil salad, mirepoix brunois
Salade Haricots Verts Green beans, toasted almonds, pesto balsamic vinaigrette
Rillettes de Canard Preserved duck paté
Rillettes de Saumon Salmon paté
Champignons à la Grecque Mushrooms poached in white wine and tomatoes
Salade Piemontaise Potato, ham, crème fraiche
Quiche Lorraine Bacon and comté cheese quiche
Pâté Strasbourgeoise Veal-and-pork paté, pistachios, mustard
Domaine des Salices Viognier, Languedoc

Third Course
Choice of Grilled Salmon, Grilled Pork Chop, ½ Grilled Chicken, Roasted Lamb Leg
Served with: Tomates à la Provençale, gratin dauphinois, haricots verts
L’Alycastre La Courtade Rose, Provence (the leg of lamb will be paired with Marc Roman Vin de Pays d’Oc Malbec,Languedoc)

Fourth Course
Tarte aux Pêches Peach tart, apricot sorbet
Peach Kir Royale made with Henri Savard Blanc de Blancs Chenin Blanc, Loire

Bistrot La Minette 623 S. 6th St. Philadelphia, PA 215-925-8000