- Valentine’s Day “Black Diamond of French Cuisine” – An Extraordinary Truffle Cooking Demonstration & Luncheon Experience Featuring Chef Jacques Haeringer & Fine French Wines Presented by Hughes Beaulieu, Elite Wines and Former Sommelier and Wine Director
February 13, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Friday, February 13th, 2026 11am sharp!
Join us for a very exciting Valentine’s Culinary Experience – Cupid continues his amour theme at the Chez, and on lucky Friday 13th, just in time for Valentines special celebrations!
One of OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America and Top 100 Restaurants for Romance Chef Jacques will present his ever-popular and always sold-out lively Valentine’s cooking Demonstration and Luncheon experience, in our Rooster room, with a professional cooking set, roaring fireplace and this Valentines Day eve, featuring *drum roll*…. Truffles, Black Diamond Truffles! (yes, oh yes, Bubbles, and Fine French Wines, presented by Hughes, with Elite Wines, Aussi!)
Glorious Truffles, “the Black Diamond of French Cuisine,” are considered to be one of the world’s most potent aphrodisiacs. Preparing a repast for your special someone is an act of love, perfect for your Valentine’s Day celebration! Our Truffle Menu and cooking demo will feature the decadent and famous soup by Legendary Chef Paul Bocuse, “La Soupe Aux Truffes En Croute Élysee” as demonstrated by our own Chef Jacques, Always Classic and Favorite Tournedos Rossini, with of course, Fois Gras and rich truffle sauce adding to that intangible good feeling for you and your special someone – ooh la la!
It wouldn’t be a proper celebratory Valentine’s Day without sumptuous chocolate, as we feature Chef’s award-winning Warm Chocolate Truffle Soufflé, with Truffle Chocolate Sauce, “mais oui, but of course”, say’s Chef! The menu will be paired with delectable bubbles, and of course, highly rated wines presented by Hugues Beaulieu, Elite Wines to top off an incredible Valentine’s Day afternoon delight.
Cheers to romance and a bien tot! Merci beaucoup and see you there!
VALENTINE’S TRUFFLE COOKING DEMO & LUNCHEON EXPERIENCE MENU
Chef Jacques’ Cooking Demonstration
To sip (of course) during Chef’s Cooking Demo:
Salasar Crémant de Limoux Brut
Corbeille à Pain (Bread Basket) Multi Grain & Sourdough Breads, Local Butter
Chef’s Seasonal Amuse Bouche
APPETIZER
La Soupe Aux Truffes En Croute Élysee
Black Truffle Soup in Puff Pastry – An original recipe by the Famous Legendary Chef Paul Bocuse created for the Élysée Palace on the occasion of Chef Bocuse receiving the Legion of Honor from President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing on February 25, 1975
Domaine Pelle, Menetou-Salon “Morogues” 2023 Loire
Organic Mesclun Salad, Vinaigrette Maison
Passion Fruit Sorbet
ENTRÉE
Classic Tournedo Rossini Sautéed Creekstone Farms Natural Filet Mignon, Foie Gras, Black Truffle Sauce, Purée de Pomme de Terre Truffée, Seasonal Vegetables
Domaine de Fa, Fleurie “Roche Guillon” 2022 Beaujolais
DESSERT
Warm Chocolate Truffle Soufflé, Chocolate Truffle Sauce
Julius Meinl Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Tea
Event Price: $220.00 (Per Person; Excludes Tax & Gratuity); For a Total of $295.00 Per Person.
Your Experience Includes Cooking Demonstration hosted by Chef Jacques, Recipes for the Home Cook, Three paired French Wines, Five Courses of Classic and Romantic French Cuisine.
Tickets non-refundable. Please remember to sign up early, as seating is very limited. Please call to be added to our wait list if sold out. 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. If sold out, please call to be put on our wait list. Patrons will have the opportunity to purchase these wines today at a very very special price. Love is in the air!
