Bob Peterson

The wall of Bastille’s Back Bar is graced by two large reproduction pieces by famed French artist Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, setting a dramatic tone to the room.  December 14th marks the 185th birthday of this influential artist and Bastille is celebrating with a party in the Back Bar from 7 to 10 p.m. with complimentary small plates. Absinthe-based cocktails will be available for purchase.

Bob Peterson

For the Noël on Thursday, December 24^th, Chef Shannon Galusha and Chef de Cuisine Jason Stoneburner, will be preparing a traditional French Christmas Eve feast. Reservations are required for this family-style, 3-course meal (2 selections per course) at 5 p.m. (one seating only). Cost will be $45 per person for the dinner and with designated wine parings, $60 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. A vegetarian option will be available.

First

Heirloom squash soup with spiced marshmallow

Warm potato salad with walnuts, endive crème fraiche and poached eggs

Second

Roasted duck breast with chestnut and truffled poultry jus

Braised pork shoulder roulade with root vegetable and Brussels sprout hash

Dessert

La buche de Noel

Pan de Espice

Bob Peterson

Guests who dine at Bastille on New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31, will be offered a special dish of the day (Bonne Année Plat du Jour) in addition to the regular menu. Bastille’s Back Bar will be celebrating with a party that will include a D.J. complimentary champagne toast at midnight and noise makers.

Bob Peterson