Liberate Your Palate with a Cuban Brunch at Bastille

PHOTOS: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Chargé d’affaires DeLaurentis watch as Marines raise the American flag at the Ambassador’s residence in Havana, Cuba, Friday, August 14, 2015. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]; Bastille restaurant in Alexandria, photo courtesy of restaurant via Facebook

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In light of today’s raising of the American flag at the American Embassy in Havana, Bastille (606 N. Fayette St., Alexandria) is planning a special one-time brunch featuring a contemporary take on classic Cuban favorites.

The full menu is below and will be offered during regular brunch on Sunday, Sept. 6 from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The restaurant’s regular a la carte brunch will also be offered in addition to these specials. For a full brunch menu and reservation information visit www.bastillerestaurant.com.

“Wake Up in Cuba” at Bastille

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015/11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

• Aperitivo: Yucca Fries With cabbage Slaw, oregano Infused Tomato Coulis/10
• Platos Fuertes: Sandwich Cubano con Huevos Fritos Provolone Cheese, Prosciutto, Salami, Yellow Mustard, 2 Fried Eggs Served with Yucca Fries and Cabbage Slaw/14 and Bistec con Cebollas Marinated Steak with Onion and Tomatoes, Fried Plantains, Yucca Fries, Sunnyside fried Egg/17
• Postre: Cuban Flan Classic Cuban flan sweetened with Condensed Milk Served with whipped cream and fresh fruit/6
• Bebidas: Café Con Leche Strong Coffee with Sugar Infused Creamy Milk/6 and Cuba Libre: Dark Rum, Lime and Cola/8

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