Bastille Day
Happy Bastille Day!
Last Sunday, Harvard Square celebrated Bastillle Day on Holyoke Street. The whole street, where Sandrine’s is located, was closed off for the activities: the World Cup finals was shown on a giant TV, there were food stalls everywhere, and music, face painting, even balloon making!
I swear, I didn’t push any kids out of the way to get this picture
It was a very hot, uncomfortable day and I was starving when I got there, but the Chez Henri sandwich and the fun atmosphere immediately put me in a good mood.
the street was packed with soccer fans people who wanted to celebrate the French culture
in addition to the Sandrine’s stall and restaurant, there was also a beer garden
I bought my lunch from the Chez Henri stall
the pan bagnat had me at gruyere and avocado aioli
I said “non merci” to these Sweet babies…
… and to Lizzy’s ice cream
Because if I’m getting any French desserts, I’m getting macarons. Or creme brulee.
Which brings me to my favorite French restaurant in Boston: Petit Robert Bistro. The food here is divine (and pretty affordable, too). I always go to the Kenmore location – it’s perfect for Girls Night (good wine + cheese + dessert = ingredients that make me and my girlfriends happy) and Date Night (cozy setting + good food = romantic time with the boyfriend). I love the homemade pates and the escargot, and pretty much everything on the entrees menu. Also, I’m not going to lie, but the bread and butter alone are enough for me to keep coming back to Petit Robert. I’m a sucker for a warm, crusty baguette served with creamy French butter.
And of course, the swoon-worthy desserts. On a recent Girls Night out, my friends and I shared a few:
creme brulee
profiteroles
and apple pie
I think I gained 2 lbs just looking at those pictures again.
Are you doing anything to celebrate Bastille Day today? What’s your favorite French restaurant?Au revoir!
Hi! I’m Bianca Garcia. I love food, running, yoga, sangria, and my job. I'm an advertising professional, social media enthusiast, blogger, freelance writer, and obsessive list-maker. I think about dessert constantly. 
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