Ooh la la did you miss Bastille Day?

I’m a horrible mom – not because I missed Bastille Day, it’s because I made my youngest child stick in his French classes for 8 years. Well, I needed to insure that if he ever had an opportunity to go study abroad, that the deck would be stacked in his favor and that he might wind up in France.

 Have you been to France? If you know me, you know I love love love Paris, and almost anything French. This past semester my son did get to study in France, (because he did speak French) he studied in Paris and lived in the Bastille District. Since today is Bastille Day – we can all celebrate a bit…

“The July Column (Colonne de Juillet) which commemorates the events of the July Revolution (1830) stands at the center of the square – Bastille prison stood until the ‘Storming of the Bastille’ and its subsequent physical destruction between 14 July 1789 and 14 July 1790 during the French Revolution”

Why celebrate Bastille Day? The colors are easy, red, white, and blue. July 14th is often thought of as France’s Independence Day. I want to encourage you to at least if even just for today, do something, try something French inspired. Maybe grab a croissant, a macaroon, a sip of champagne for lunch, wear red, white, and blue, say a French word or even just think of the Eiffel Tower there you did it! It’s great to feel connected.

Want to feel even more connected, how about a taste of some delectable French fare? Near Chicago?  Lucky you!. Take a step inside the Pierrot Gourmet at The Peninsula Chicago. The French inspired decor warmed the atmosphere and simple elegant Red, White, and Blue touches set the mood. For me, it did bring my mind and senses back to my most resent visit to Paris. In the front is a display case deliciously looking pastry classics.

I spotted Macaroons, Tri Color Éclairs and other tasty looking deliclies.

Go try “All Things French” When I heard that The Peninsula Chicago was hosting a celebration to celebrate the hotel opening in Paris this year I was excited to check it out, my blogging pal @mjtam invited me to join her. Below are some of the items you can have this month. It’s so worth it and Ooh La La..enjoy

Salad Lyonnaise from Pierrot Gourmet, The Peninsula Chicago’s street-level European-style café

Short Rib “Bourgignon” as a part of this month’s menu

Tarte Tatin

Flan Parisien

Bouchot Mussels
Bastille Day menu will be available through August 14.

We were treated to mouthwatering tastes from the selection this month. You should try to stop over and taste some of what is being offered in Pierrot Gourmet, I’m going to be there next week with my “French” speaking son, I can’t wait to get back and have some more items. Let me know what you try at  The Peninsula Chicago’s street-level European-style café and bistro

Exceptional service, luxury beyond your expectations, and toss in some French Flavor…ohh laa laa. Having just recently stayed at the Beverly Hills Peninsula along with a past visit to the Hong Kong property I can tell you the attention to detail and service will dazzle and delight you.

“To celebrate the opening of The Peninsula Paris in August 2014, The Peninsula Hotels invite you to enjoy a worldwide celebration of “All Things French” at each the hotel locations. To revel in “All Things French” at The Peninsula Chicago, experience French-centric Wine Dinners, French Afternoon Tea, a brasserie-inspired menu, specialty Spa treatments and more.”

http://chicago.peninsula.com/en/special-offers/celebrate-all-things-french

I was invited to sample the Bastille Day menu at The Peninsula Chicago. I was not financially compensated and all opinions expressed are my own.