Historic Dining Series Begins With Bastille Day & Alexandre Dumas

Mimi's of River Ridge, a fixture of suburban Jefferson Parish dining for over 30 years, offers Bites of History - an occasional series featuring the favorite foods of famous authors and artists.

First on the list is Alexandre Dumas, whose tale of Bastille intrigue, 'The Man in the Iron Mask', inspired the Dumas-themed Bastille Day Dinner.

Dumas, who made buckets of money as one of the world's most popular authors, spent most of it on wine, women, and fancy foods. An epicure and cooking expert, he lived large...and was often broke.

Says Chef-Owner David Whitmore of Bites of History and Bastille Day..."Here in New Orleans, we love to talk about what we ate and what we're going to eat. It's a natural for Bastille Day."

The 5-course Bites of History Bastille Day Menu serves up the favorite foods of Alexandre Dumas and is available July 13 - 17. The cost is $37 for all 5 courses.

Located at 10160 Jefferson Highway in River Ridge, Louisiana, Mimi's features white-tablecloth dining, a full bar with wine list, a semi-private dining area, and the original paintings of musician Leo Meiersdorff.

For reservations and private-party booking, call 504 737-6464.

Visit Mimi's website: http://mimisriverridge.com/

Bites of History - Dine with Alexandre Dumas on Bastille Day

All 5 courses, just $37.00....

July 13 - 17, from 5:00pm

Appetizer
Artichokes a la Reyniere
Artichoke bottoms baked with onions, breadcrumbs and Parmigiano Reggiano


Soup
Potage a la Crevette
Shrimp & Tomato Bisque

Salad
Haricots Verts en Salade
Baby Green Bean Salad with Herbs and Onions

Entrees - Please choose one

Queue de Boeuf a la Sainte Menehould
Oxtail Stew with Red Cabbage

Canetons a l'Orange
Duckling a l'Orange

Agneau a la Hongroise
Hungarian Style Leg of Lamb

Dessert
Creme au Cafe Blanc
White Coffee Cream Custard
Reservations are suggested, but not required. Call 504 737-6464


More Bites of History will follow with...
Jane Austen
Charles Dickens
Salvador Dali
Watch for more!