12/19 – A “Holiday in Paris” Exclusive Chef Jacques’ Cooking Demonstration & Five-Course Luncheon Experience

Please join us as we continue to usher in the holidays “L’Auberge Chez François style” on Friday, December 19th at 11am for our “A Holiday in Paris” Exclusive Chef Jacques’ Cooking Demonstration & Five-Course Celebratory Luncheon Experience!

Chef Jacques is excited to host, once again, his annual lively and always sold-out “Holiday in Paris” exclusive cooking demonstration and luncheon experience, featuring delectable Chez François cuisine and top-rated French wines inspired by the romantic French capital.  This year’s lively and festive cooking demo will be in our beautifully decorated Rooster Room. You will sip chilled bubbly, of course, as you are transported to the magical city of Paris, observing and learning how to prepare Parisian classics that are fit for your holiday table.

Retreat to our stunning Garden Room, and feast upon Maine Lobster Martini with Caviar, enchanting Beef Wellington with Foie Gras (don’t forget the truffle sauce), and Papa François’ Famous Holiday Mocha Yule Log, all on the menu for a decadent cooking demonstration and luncheon that will put you in the mood to celebrate the holidays Parisian style.

It is the holidays, mais oui, but of course, and we all know sipping highly rated French wines is a great compliment to our holiday soiree! Our sommelier team has selected some of our top-selling French wines from award-winning cellars for our delectable pairings today.  Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these fine wines at a very special price this afternoon for your holiday celebrations.

Do not forget, all of our spectacular holiday decorations will be in place and ready to complement this festive day of holiday delights and good cheer! Vive La France et Joyeuses Fêtes!

Holiday In Paris Cooking Demonstration
Christophe Thorigny, Vouvray Brut, Loire Valley 2019

“A Holiday in Paris” Celebration Five-Course Experience Menu

Corbeille de Pain (Bread Basket)
Multi Grain & Sourdough Breads, Local Butter

Maine Lobster Martini, Lemon and Lime Juice, Sour Crème, Osetra Caviar
Dom Pierrette et Marc Guillemot-Michel, Quintaine 2022 Viré-Clessé, Bourgogne, France

Chef Jacques’ Holiday Salad

Blood Orange Sorbet

Classic Creekstone Farms Natural Beef Wellington
Foie Gras, Roasted Herb Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Truffle Sauce
Château Sénéjac, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France, 2019

Papa Francois’ Holiday “Bûche De Noël Mocha Yule Log
Genoise Cake, Mocha Buttercream Filling and Frosting, Valrhona Chocolaté Sauce
Julius Meinl Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Event Price: $175.00 (Excluding Tax & Gratuity); for a Total of $225.00 Per Person.

Tickets non-refundable. Please remember to sign up early, as seating is very limited. We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities.
Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests. Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these top-rated wines at very special holiday pricing for your home celebrations and also make for wonderful holiday memories and gifts.

Please call to be added to wait list if event is sold out!