NYE 2013 French Bistro Party

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Table setting: 

Hubby created an Eiffel sketch and a chalkboard canvas with the menu written on it.

 

Menu: 

Cassoulet D'Artagnan from here (brought by our good friends)

Steak au Poivre
Foie Gras also from D'Artagnan, with apple compote, lava salt, Himalayan pink salt  
(inspired by our recent gastronomic adventure at Per Se)

 Moulet Gratinee
Truffle Pappardelle
Frog Legs
Macarons
Creme Brulee
French Laundry Cream of Walnut Soup

Cheese Menu (Le Fromage!):
Mimolette and Marmalade
Swiss Madrigal
Brie and Fig Jam
Meadowkass
Gouda

Manchego and Membrillo (a repeat of last year's)

 

                          

 
Party Details: Personalized glass tags Wine pairings   (We're very lucky to have good friends who have an impeecable wine collection!)  
      For the Kids: Bought some Disney tables for our little guests and it was such a hit!  Also made a truffle mac and cheese for them.
     As for our outfits, it was more Michelin star than bistro, LOL!  Oh well, it made for such fun photos!