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ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! TO CORAL GABLES FOR
THE SIXTH ANNUAL BASTILLE RACES
SATURDAY JULY 12th
Summer time in Florida means outdoor fun, parties, and BBQ. Brasserie Les
Halles’ Bastille races and festivities have also become an annual
summer tradition of family fun and food. Les Halles Coral Gables
will be celebrating the most important dates in American and French history
- July 4th, America's Independence Day, and the 14th of July, Bastille
Day, during an 11 day Festival.
Beginning on Friday, July 4th, Les Halles Coral Gables will set
the summer spirit with 11 straight days of non-stop activities including
trivia quizzes, prizes, music, and of course a special Red, White &
Blue menu in the restaurant (at 15 John Street, off Broadway). The menu
will feature appetizers such as Tuna and Tomato Tartar (Stars and Stripes),
Carpacciao
de boeuf “en drapeau” (“in a flag”). Patriotic
entrées include Canard
(Duck) aux Navets “Spangled Banner,” and Cabillaud
(Cod Fish) Tri-color. Dessert will include a Fruit Napoleon. The regular
Brasserie menu will also be available.
The activities in the restaurant will then bubble over onto the street
on Saturday, July 12th with a day-long outdoor street party on Ponce de
Leon Blvd., (between Miracle Mile and Andalusia) featuring music, food,
entertainment and the famous “Bastille Races.” Festival goers
line the race course to cheer on the contestants, and enjoy the often
hilarious antics of these unique games. For the now-famous Waiters/Waitresses
Race, restaurant wait staff from all over the city speed-walk the
race course balancing on one hand a tray with a bottle (and a glass) of
Charles Heidsieck Champagne, as well as a plate of Président Brie.
“The Waiters Race has been so popular, that we created more races
so kids, chefs and even restaurant goers could participate,” according
to Lajaunie. The other races are: the “StarChefs”
Chefs Race, a Les Hallers Race (Guests Race) and a Les Halles
Angels Race (Children’s Race). The suggested entry fee for all races
is $10, with all proceeds going to benefit Best Buddies, a not-for-profit
cause that enhances the lives of intellectually disabled persons by providing
companions and job opportunities.
The Liberty Festival will also feature family entertainment such as face
painting, portraiture, circus performers, dancing, a live DJ, and of course,
food! In addition, this year will introduce an educational exhibit on
nutrition and how cheese is made, sponsored by “Président,”
one of the leading dairy brands in the world, and makers of Président
Brie.
Les Halles Liberty Festival - Friday, July 4th through Monday,
July 14th
Brasserie Les Halles Coral Gables – 2415 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
(Between Miracle Mile and Andalusia)
For the public: Les Halles reservations, phone: 305-269-9733
For more information on the Les Halles Liberty Festival, 212-269-6500
Media contact: Marilyn Fajardo, Fajardo Public Relations
Phone: (305) 269-9733, e-mail: mfajardo@fajardoprinc.com
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