L' Auberge Chez Francois Launches Jacques' Brasserie At L' Auberge

New Brasserie menu offers traditional Alsatian dishes in a casual atmosphere at competitive prices.

- Chef Jacques Haeringer is proud to announce the opening of "Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge," beginning November 9, 2010. The new Brasserie menu will be served Tuesdays through Friday evenings in the large rear dining within L'Auberge Chez Francois.

"I was recently in Alsace and many of the restaurants we visited offer two dining experiences, a more upscale gastromonique dining room as well as a more casual, bistro-style dining room known in the region as a winstub," Haeringer explains. "In a winstub diners can enjoy a traditional Alsatian meal accompanied by a local wine, in a casual, more relaxed atmosphere."

"When Papa first opened Chez Francois in 1954, the menu was very much in the winstub style. As a special tribute to my father and our rich Alsatian culinary heritage, I want to bring this dining experience back to Northern Virginia. Many of the dishes we will serve come from a handwritten notebook of recipes my father brought with him when he came to the United States after World War II."

The casual a la carte Brasserie menu will include dishes such as:

- Tarte Flambee (Alsatian-style pizza)
- Charcuterie
- Fresh oysters and mussels
- Organic Chicken in Riesling
- Traditional and Fish Choucroute
- Pinot Noir Braised Ribs

A selection of Alsatian wines will be offered with the Brasserie menu.

The main Prix Fixe menu will still be available as always in the main dining rooms.

Reservations for Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge may be made by calling 703-759-3800. On line reservations for the Brasserie will be available soon.

Creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere among the towering trees and rolling hills of Virginia, L'Auberge Chez Francois brings the Alsatian countryside to America. For Alsatians, great food should be served in an intimate setting along with beautiful scenery. The restaurant's sylvan backdrop makes a drink or meal under the stars a special occasion and the perfect summer setting for any event. Guests are served in a warm, congenial and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of the little family inns --or auberge- -that dot the Alsatian countryside. The menu changes with the seasons, using the best ingredients available.

Host a Memorable Special Event

L'Auberge Chez Francois is available for weddings and special events Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Parties can range in size from 40 - 80 guests and weather permitting; the garden terrace can be used for the ceremony and cocktails, prior to moving indoors for a sit-down luncheon.

The restaurant also provides outstanding and attentive service for corporate and private dinners Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. A private dining room is available for groups of 25 - 45 guests, after 5:00 PM. On Monday nights, L'Auberge Chez Francois can host private parties from 60 to 100 guests.

L'Auberge Chez Francois is open for lunch Tuesdays through Fridays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Sundays from noon until 3:00 p.m. Dinner is served Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Reservations can now be made online through OpenTable.com or by calling 703-759-3800, or visit www.LAubergeChezFrancois.com.