Now Is The Time

• Now Is The Time
• Your Passport to French Taste
• Our New Member: La French Tech
• Expression Française: "Avoir la dalle"

NOW IS THE TIME

Early bird tickets are on sale now—don’t miss the summer event of the year!

Transport yourself to the heart of France at one of D.C.’s most anticipated summer celebrations—Bastille Day at the Embassy of France! This unforgettable evening welcomes hundreds of guests to experience the richness of French culture, cuisine, and regional charm.

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Your Passport to French Taste

Check out this curated Lineup of Culinary Excellence!

Our summer gala will feature a handpicked selection of distinguished culinary partners, each bringing their own flavor and flair to the celebration of French cuisine.

Join us in savoring a diverse and delicious array of offerings from these amazing chefs.

Le Monde des Crêpes

Founded in 1982 in Brittany, France, Le Monde des Crêpes began with a family’s ambition to share traditional crêpes and galettes. What started in a small village grew into a global enterprise dedicated to frozen products with clients spanning from Paris to Japan. Today, Le Monde des Crêpes offers a wide range of frozen crêpes, pancakes, blinis, and galettes.

Labonne DC

Chef Labonne blends classical French techniques with the bold, colorful flavors of the Caribbean. He offers tailored dining experiences that are elegant and lead you on an unforgettable culinary journey.

Le DeSales

Led by Michelin-trained Chef Raphael François, Le DeSales features simple yet elevated French cuisine.

For more than 20 years he has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens in Europe and acclaimed restaurants in the U.S.

Chef Noriaki Yasutake adds a Japanese influence with his sushi heritage.

Lebanese Taverna

A beloved fixture in the DC region for nearly four decades, Lebanese Taverna brings the warmth of family tradition and the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean. With 12 locations in the D.C. area, this family-run group is synonymous with unique Lebanese cuisine.

Olivia Macaron

Founded by Ana Claudia Lopez Olivia Macaron is a patisserie based in Washington, D.C., that specializes in handmade, freshly baked French macarons.

Olivia Macaron offers a variety of flavors and colors, including gluten-free options, which she can customize for special occasions

Cuisine Solutions

A pioneer of sous vide cooking, Cuisine Solutions delivers perfection through precision. Led by Chief Scientist Dr. Bruno Goussault, the innovative techniques have revolutionized professional kitchens worldwide by offering prepared gourmet food. Their Thai Crab Soup recently won the Snacking d’Or 2025 in France.

The Congressional Country Club

The Congressional Country Club has a rich history of U.S. Presidents being members or visiting the Club with Marine Band that greeted the guests as they entered. Presidents Coolidge, Taft, Hoover, Wilson and Harding were lifetime members of the Club. President Eisenhower and his Cabinet regularly retreated to the Club’s greens. Congressional now stands as the number one Platinum Club in the Nation!

Unconventional Diner

Chef Deshaies has been a long-time partner of the Comité Tricolore and our Bastille Day event. In his Unconventional Diner he serves up comfort food with a refined, modern twist.

Expect bold, creative dishes in a stylish, industrial-chic bistro setting.

Karahiyo

Named the finest espresso martini, Karahiyo brings a fresh taste of coffee into a balanced Ready To Drink cocktail by carefully selecting the finest coffee beans, prepared through a cold nitro-brew process to preserve its taste, and paired it with the best vodka on the market, this drink is for 21+ only!

Pollak Vineyards

Pollack Vineyards owners Margo and David Pollak recognized Virginia’s potential for exceptional wines, selecting an ideal site and applying top-notch vineyard and winemaking practices with guidance from experienced vintners.​

Their estate-grown wines are hand-harvested and sorted before being cooled and fermented. The 2005 Meritage, continues to deliver a consistent Bordeaux blend of merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot, with planting expanded to include varietals that thrive in Central Virginia.

La Chaumière Restaurant

Founded in 1976, La Chaumiere was created by Gerard Pain, a French native who moved to D.C. in the early 60’s. Using his own recipes, he was able to achieve his desire to recreate authentic French country cuisine in his adopted hometown.

Over 45 years later, La Chaumiere remains in the hands of French native Gil Fornaris and remains rooted in the traditions, recipes, and hospitality that have made it a stalwart of the Washington DC dining scene.

Le Bistro

And of course, last but not least, Le Bistro!

Chef Roberto Donna’s restaurant in Vienna recreates the vibes of a Bistro to create a haven where friends, families and food enthusiasts can come together to celebrate the joys of life over delicious traditional French cuisine.

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Because hunger is not just physical!

La Tech DMV is all about connecting cultures through technology by creating an inclusive platform between French and American tech ecosystems, where tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs can share knowledge, resources, and opportunities.

La Tech DMV aims to empower startups by providing resources, networking opportunities, and access to industry experts through workshops, discussions, and events.

At the Monthly Networking APERO Mixer meet fellow tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. This informal gathering is designed to foster connections and encourage collaboration.

Les Expressions Françaises

"Avoir la dalle"
Being hungry

The French expression “avoir la dalle” (literally, to have the gutter) is slang for being very hungry and is still widely used. The term la dalle has a practical origin, it referred to a gutter, and in cities like Nantes and Le Havre, you’ll still find dalle nantaise and dalle havraise, drainage systems that manage rooftop runoff at property lines. The word dalle itself comes from the Old Norse daela, meaning…gutter.

From the gutter it became a colloquial metaphor for the throat and the phrase was first used as a way to describe drinking heavily, then just wanting a drink, and eventually, just plain being hungry.

Just so you know, come to the Bastille Day event, especially if "vous avez la dalle", there will be plenty of food ready for you!

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