Bastille Day around the Bay

July 8, 10:53 PMSF Restaurant ExaminerDina Brooks

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Bouchon's classic chocolate bouchons ( photo:  Deborah Jones)

In honor of this French holiday on Tuesday, July 14, numerous celebrations are taking place in and around San Francisco.  Whether you're in the mood for drinks and light snacks or a full on dinner, there will be something for everyone.  Here are a few fun options.

Bay 223 in the Sofitel San Francisco Bay hotel has a three-course dinner plus amuse bouche lined up for $50/person.  DJ Cris will be spinning in the Bay Bar from 8:00 p.m. until midnight.  223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City.  650.508.7126.

The big block party is back at Belden Place, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  Revellers will be drinking and dancing on the tables like there's no tomorrow.

BIN 38 is doing $5 glasses of French champagne and half-price french fries, although they acknowedge that the latter aren't really French.  They just pair perfectly with the bubbles.  The party takes place from 4:00 p.m. to midnight, at 3232 Scott Street between Chestnut and Lombard.  415.567.3838.

Bistro St. Germain is offering a special four-course dinner for $49, starting at 5:30 p.m.  A DJ will spin music from 7:00 p.m. until closing.  For a glimpse inside this Haight Street bistro, read my review.  518 Haight Street between Fillmore and Steiner.  415.626.6262.

Bouchon in Yountville is throwing a family-friendly mega-party from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with live performances from French artists throughout and children's activities during the first half of the celebration.  Purchase tickets for food and libations ranging between $2 to $6 each.  In addition to Merguez sausages, tarte flambé and savory crepes, there will be sweets such as macarons, cupcakes, cotton candy, and TKO ice cream sandwiches.  Bouchon will also feature a whole roasted pig cooked in a caja china and their chocolate bouchons.  Festivities will take place at 6534 Washington Street, in the courtyard between Bouchon and Bouchon Bakery.  707.944.8037.

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Chez Papa Resto will serve a special four-course dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Click here to see my earlier announcement.

Chouchou's chef Nick Ronan is preparing a five-course dinner for the occasion.  Go to the web site to view the scrumptious sounding menu.  400 Dewey Boulevard at Laguna Honda Boulevard, 415.242.0960.

Grand Cafe has planned live entertainment and a four-course prix fixe menu.  Sommelier Danielle Kuzinich, dressed up at Marie Antoinette, will serve complimentary cake and half-priced wines.  501 Geary Street at Taylor, Hotel Monaco.  415.292.0101.

From July 11 - 14, Left Bank Brasserie in Santana Row will have cooking demonstrations, French poodles on parade, pétanque on the lawn, live music and Cirque de la Bastille:  Under the Big Top.  Left Bank in Menlo Park is celebrating on Saturday, July 12th with a special brunch and entertainment from Laurent Fourgo and His Combo, noon to 3:00 p.m.  Left Bank Brasserie.

Restaurant Cassis in Pacific Heights will serve three courses plus amuse bouche for $49.95, featuring items such as lobster and crab salad and filet mignon with black truffle sauce.  2101 Sutter at Steiner.  415.440.4500.