“France” - food immediately springs to mind at the mere mention of this wonderful country’s name.  From ripe camembert, to cassoulet, mouth watering pâtissèrie and vintage champagne, all forming an integral part of the French way of life.

French food is a regionally based cuisine and many French dishes are named after their place of origin from salade Lyonnaise to boeuf à la Bourguignonne. When traveling through France, regional differences become very apparent. This is largely as a result of a strong food tradition and the utmost respect for regional produce in the height of its season.

For the second year running Societi Bistro is bringing the best of Culinaire de France to Cape Town with its “Tour through France” - a series of nine regionally-inspired menus over nine weeks, in conjunction with nine exceptional local wine estates.

Head chef, Stéfan Marais, has thoughtfully composed the French menus keeping in mind what is in season locally, and adapted the traditional recipes accordingly. Slow cooked classics like cassoulet, la daube Niçoise and Beef Bourguignon – all traditionally French - are perfect comfort dishes for the wet Cape winter. There are also some very refreshing classics once we head to Provence in the spring, towards the end of our tour.

Each Wednesday, will see the launch of a new three course menu, paired with an exceptional local wine. The journey starts in the centre of it all; îsl de France - Paris on Wednesday 4 August

2010.

With the oldest house on Orange street being its home, Societi Bistro boasts three

fireplaces and wooden floors. Coupled to this Tour through France, they promise to keep you

warm this winter!

Bookings essential

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