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Bastille to Make Donations to French Red Cross

Alexandria restaurant to donate $10 from each Beaujolais Nouveau menu to aid in the relief efforts of Chef Christophe's home country.

In light of recent events, Chef-Pastry Chef husband and wife duo Christophe and Michelle Poteaux of Bastille have decided to donate $10 from each Beaujolais Nouveau menu sold to the French Red Cross to aid in the relief efforts of Chef Christophe’s home country.

The prix-fixe menu, copied below, will be available just this week, from Thursday through Saturday.

Beaujolais menu prix fixe: $45

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Glass of Beaujolais Nouveau: $10

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Bottle of Beaujolais Village Nouveau: $30

Gougères

Escargots

Sautéed snails in garlic, butter and parsley,

Served with crusty baguette

Lapin au vin rouge, pâtes fraîches

Rabbit braised in red wine, shallots, carrots, mushrooms, lardons

Over fresh egg pasta

Choice of Cheese or dessert

(For cheese and dessert add $12)

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