Now that America has celebrated a birthday, our French friends have their turn this Sunday the 14th, and the perfectly British Windsor Court Hotel wants in on the party. This Bastille Day Brunch at the Grill Room is pricey, but a cut above.The $100 per person plus plus La Fete Nationale Francais starts with a champagne reception, followed by a five course prix fixe menu and wine pairings featuring wines from Provence, Alsace, Bordeaux, and Champagne.
To Start:
Butter Croissants, Chocolate Croissants, Raspberry Palmiers, and Mini Baguettes
With Honey Cinnamon Butter, Raspberry Cream Cheese, and Strawberry Jam
Pierre Moncuit Hugues de Coulmet Brut Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, NV
First Course:
Foie Gras Torchon
Toasted Pistachio, Maraschino Cherries, Brioche
Chateau Haut-Mayne Sauternes Bordeaux, 2014
Second Course:
Salade Lyonnaise
Frisee, Poached Egg, Bacon, Lemon Vinaigrette
Pierre Sparr, Pinot Gris, Alsace, 2013
Third Course
Crepe au Crabe
Boursin Cream, Crabmeat, Fricassee de Champignons
Domaine Houchart Sainte Victoire Cotes de Provence, Rose, 2017
Fourth Course:
Entrecote de Boeuf
Roasted Asparagus, Potato Pave, Dijon Thyme Butter
Joseph Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Burgundy, 2016
Fifth Course:
Dessert
Mille-Feuille
Puff Pastry, Vanilla Custard, Fresh Raspberries
Rolly Gassmann, Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives, Alsace, 20005
Bastille Day Brunch
Champagne Reception begins at 11:30am
Brunch follows at noon
$100 plus tax and gratuity
Complimentary Valet Parking
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier St New Orleans
Reservations 504-522-1994
windsorcourthotel.com
