The French Bistro Experience

Some of the best meals in France aren’t found in grand dining rooms. They’re served at the neighborhood bistro, where the cooking is honest, hearty, and made with care. Join our Chef for an evening that brings the warmth of a Parisian bistro to our kitchen, with classic recipes broken down step by step so you can recreate them at home. The evening opens with Smoked and Steamed Salmon Rillettes, a rich, spreadable appetizer that pairs hot-smoked salmon with fresh salmon steamed with Pernod. You’ll enjoy it on crisp crostini while our Chef walks you through how it’s made. Then you’ll roll up your sleeves for the main course. Working alongside your tablemates, you’ll pound, fill and roll a Baked Chicken Roulade layered with spinach, asparagus and julienned vegetables, then finish it with a silky White Wine Cream and Caper Sauce. Our Chef will also demonstrate a Vanilla Rosemary Roasted Tri-Colored Potato Medley, a fragrant side with a surprising twist. For dessert, our Chef will bake Chocolate Bouchons, rich double-chocolate brownies named for their cork-like shape (“bouchon” means “cork” in French). They’re served with a velvety Crème Anglaise you’ll whisk together yourself earlier in the evening. It’s a relaxed, delicious night out with a little French flair. Bon appétit!