Archive for July 12th, 2009

The French Kitchen – Singapore

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Pictured above: Terrine de Joue de Boeuf et Foie Gras – Angus beef cheek and duck liver terrine

The French Kitchen
7 Magazine Rd (off Merchant Road)
#01-03, Central Mall
Singapore 059572
Tel: +65 6438 1823
Fax: +65 6438 3043
Email: info@thefrenchkitchen.com.sg
Website: www.thefrenchkitchen.com.sg
Opening Hours: Lunch: 12pm-2pm Tue-Fri; 12pm-3pm Sun
Dinner: 7pm-10pm Tue-Sat 6.30pm-9.30pm Sun; Closed on Mondays
Corkage 750ml: Mon: None; $30: Tuesdays to Thursdays; $40: Fridays, Saturdays, Public Holidays & Eve of Public Holidays
Maximum seating interior: 40
Credit Cards: All Major
Prices: Set Lunch 3-course $36++; Degustation Menu $88++; Starters from $24++
Main Course from $35++; Desserts from $14++

Jean-Charles Dubois formerly resident chef at the Raffles Grill is now cooking at The French Kitchen his new restaurant at Central Mall. He abstains as usual, from using modern techniques as molecular cooking or canister foams and sticks to basic classic French cuisine! Bravo!

The Menu Follows:

STARTERS
TERRINE DE JOUE DE BOEUF ET FOIE GRAS
angus beef cheek and duck liver terrine, Pommery mustard dressing and printaniere salad
or
BISQUE DE HOMARD*
traditional lobster bisque with tiger prawn beignet and leek custard
or
SAUMON FUME MIMOSA
home smoked salmon with traditional garnish of finely chopped egg, parsley, capers, shallot and horseradish cream

MAIN COURSES
THON
grilled tuna fillet with home smoked bacon, warm citrus scented salad of corn and baby romaine, light port wine jus
or
CONFIT DE CANARD
confit duckleg with caramelised fig, crispy polenta, sauteed Jerusalem artichoke and duck jus
or
ONGLET DE BOEUF
pan fried skirt steak with endive leaves, cauliflower gratin and perigourdine sauce

DESSERTS
FRUITS DE VERGER
organic orchard fruits; compote of apple, sable biscuit, citrus scented jelly and fresh berries
or
CREME BRULEE
dark chocolate creme brulee with vanilla ice cream

Bastille Day Celebration – Los Angeles

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Come join in the fun!
Celebrate Bastille Day at the Southland’s Best French Festival!
At the ELYSIAN PARK
Monticello Old Lodge
(next to the Dodgers Stadium – corner of Stadium Way and Scott Avenue)

Win a trip to Paris or Tahiti!!
Enjoy great French food and wine!
Noon – 10PM

On Sunday, July 12th, 2009, Angelenos will celebrate the eight annual official Bastille Day LA Festival in the heart of Los Angeles — Elysian Park, Monticello Old Lodge (next to the Dodgers Stadium) corner of Stadium Way and Scott Avenue. — with French gastronomic delicacies and spectacular live entertainment.

Come join in the fun and experience what thousands of people have been enjoying for the past seven years, making this annual celebration one of the most well-attended community festivals in Los Angeles. Entertainment includes:

– A true Provencal Petanque Tournament under the pine trees
– A Parisian Waiters Race
– Street performers
– Comedians, singers, artists
– French Market vendors
– Fun prizes for all races
– Fabulous raffles including a trip to Paris!!
– Famous French food, wines and gastronomic delights!

The Festival takes place under the auspices of Consulate General of France in Los Angeles.

Event Hours: Noon to 10PM

Entrance Fee: $5 – Free for children (under 13)
NO ATM ON SITE – PLEASE BRING CASH

Parking Information:
Free parking is available on the streets around the Elysian Park, Monticello Old Lodge.

Parking is also available at the Dodgers Stadium in Lot 13, with free shuttle to the Monticello Old Lodge.  Parking lot 13 is located on Stadium Way, East of Elysian Park by the fire station.
Parking: $5

This event is produced by Passions Productions: www.passionsproductions.com

Pétanque: The Los Angeles Pétanque Club will organize a friendly tournament during the Bastille Day Festival. For more information or to join the club, please contact:
Max Legrand
maxleg@aol.com
direct line: (310) 475.8681
www.losangelespetanqueclub.com

More: One tennis court on location.
There is a 3 mn walk from the entrance of the gated private road to the park area where the event takes place, please wear comfortable shoes.
Large picnic grass area.

Contacts:
Pascale Fortunat
Producer
Tel (323) 656.6083 / Fax (323) 656.6484
pascale@bastilledaylosangeles.com

Sponsorship:
Macelle Geoffron
Head Sponsorship Strategist
macelle@foresightsponsorship.com
Direct line (626) 660.5740

Printing:
Gerald Maestu
gerald@greentruckprint.com
Direct line (310) 497.2197

Entertainment Director:
Véronique Hunkin-Tomasi
bastilleday2009@gmail.com
Direct line (310) 951-0393