La Maison Française presents
La Saint-Valentin at the Embassy of France!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 AT 8PM
http://www.HouseofFranceDC.org
What do you think of on Valentine’s Day?
Chocolate? Champagne? Gourmet food and desserts? Music and dancing? Maybe even romance?
On Friday, February 10, La Maison Française will host its most romantic evening of the year -- La Saint-Valentin at the Embassy of France! It’s a très chic rendez-vous for singles, friends, couples... and of course, romantics!
Throughout the evening, enjoy drinks from the open bars, savor food from our mouthwatering full buffet, dance to live big band and jazz music followed by tunes from the DJ, and treat yourself to one-of-a-kind items from the silent auction!
Relax with friends or your date in the intimate Roche Bobois lounges and sip all the Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé Champagne your heart desires! Famed DC master mixologist Jason Strich will concoct fabulous Moët Hennessy cocktails and you will even have the opportunity to declare your love with “virtual love notes”!
The full buffet will include:
Appetizers: Pains Surprises (assortment of mini bites), Gougères (choux pastry with cheese)
Main course: Grilled Salmon, Bouillabaisse, Chicken Marsala, Creamy Polenta, Saffron Risotto
Desserts: Crêpes Suzette, Champagne Sorbet, Ice Cream & Chocolate, Pièce Montée (cream filled pastries), Macaroons
Don't miss your chance to celebrate Valentine's 2012 in a truly unique way -- at the Embassy of France!
WHAT: La Saint-Valentin at the Embassy of France - details below
WHEN: Friday, February 10 from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
WHERE: La Maison Française, Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd, NW
ADMISSION*: $90 ($20 tax-deductible) - for a limited time!
TICKETS: http://www.HouseofFranceDC.org
*Admission to La Saint-Valentin includes:
- A special Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé Champagne open bar
- Special Grand Marnier cocktails from master mixologist Jason Strich
- An open bar with French wine, sparkling wine, spirits, soda, and coffee
- An extraordinary selection of savory French cheeses and hors-d’oeuvres
- A delectable desert buffet with authentic French pastries and crêpes
- Live music provided by a big band / jazz orchestra
- DJ dance mixes
- An intimate Roche Bobois lounge area
- Photo mementos in front of famous Parisian landscapes (for purchase)
- A luxurious silent auction
PLEASE NOTE:
- The ticket price for this event will increase each week, reaching $100 on Monday, February 6.
- Parking available on Reservoir Rd. and across the street from the at Georgetown University Hospital’s pay lot.
E V E N T S P O N S O R S
This event is made possible in part with the generous support of Moët Hennessy USA and Roche Bobois Wisconsin Avenue. Proceeds raised help support the many activities of the French-American Cultural Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit headquartered at the Embassy of France.
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