Award winning, hatted French restaurant, Ananas Bar & Brasserie, is bringing French National Day to Sydney’s shores in what will be a celebration to rival the French themselves. Ananas is encouraging Francophiles across Sydney to honour the day in-style as La Fête de la Bastille takes over the iconic Rocks destination for a week of celebrations.
A Champagne brunch, cocktail master class, gourmet degustation dinners, an indoor picnic and dessert tasting plates will capture the imagination and embrace the true ‘joie de vivre’ of Bastille and showcase the seductive charms of Ananas Bar & Brasserie.
John Szangolies, proprietor, The Urban Purveyor Group, said: “We are proud and excited to be the only venue in Sydney offering a full week of world-class events and dining experiences centered on Bastille. Ananas will bring a touch of that French glamour to guests as they enjoy a tour de force of culinary delights, entertainment and sensory experiences to rival any traditional festivities in France.”
Ananas La Fête de la Bastille Program
Opening the festivities in well-heeled French style, Ananas Bar & Brasserie will host a Champagne de Brunch to rival that of the renowned Bagatelle Brunch in New York. On Sunday 13th July, guests will have the opportunity to feast, dance and mingle as they enjoy fine French Champagne for this unforgettable experience ($65pp).
Monday 14th July marks the official Bastille Day and accordingly, Ananas will do as the French do by hosting a traditional picnic, but with a twist. Le Picnic will take guests on a trip from Paris to Bordeaux as they are spoilt with a selection of gourmet French delicacies including Ananas duck liver and Armagnac parfait, chicken and snail ballotine, lobster and apple in brioche and more. ($100 per basket).
The award winning bar team at Bar Ananas will host Cocktails à la Mode Masterclass on Tuesday 15th July. Matched with mouth-watering canapés from the Ananas kitchen, attendees can expect to witness a dynamic showcase of first-class bartending skills as they workshop three unique cocktails ($80pp).
Throughout the entire week, adventurous Francophiles will be able to enjoy the tastes of France with the Banquet Magnifique, a seven-course degustation menu designed by hatted Executive Chef Paul McGrath. The menu will include oyster beignet, seared loin of venison, roasted striped trumpeter and more ($110 or $190 with matching wine).
La Fête de la Bastille will continue to pay homage to all things French on Thursday 17th July with a Vin et Fromage Cheese and Wine Tasting Masterclass, where cheese-lovers can learn everything there is to know about a carefully curated range of cheeses from an artisan cheese maker while also enjoying accompanying fortified wines ($85pp).
On a sweet note, on Thursday 17th July, Les Desserts Décadents will also take over Bar Ananas offering something for everyone. Diners can spoil themselves with delicious dessert tasting plates accompanied with a flute of exquisite dessert wine for just $25 per person.
On Friday evening, say Au revoir Bastille as Bar Ananas hosts a classy live entertainment set in venue while diners can enjoy $10 glasses of Champagne and a free dozen oysters with the purchase of a bottle of Champagne.
La Fête de la Bastille, 13th to 18th July 2014
Ananas Bar & Brasserie Bar at 18 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW 2000 www.ananas.com.au
For more information and menu offerings please contact:
Anri McHugh or Abbey Wirth at thrive pr + communications
02 9310 4011 | 0487 349 146 | anri.mchugh@thrivepr.com.au
02 9310 4011 | 0423 665 115 | abbey.wirth@thrivepr.com.au
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