1601 14th Street, NW photo courtesy Le Diplomate
From an email:
“We wanted to make sure that Le Diplomate’s annual extravaganza in celebration of Bastille Day is on your radar this year. On Friday, July 14, the District’s favorite French brasserie promises to deliver a day imbued with unmatched joie de vivre, blending entertainment and gastronomy to celebrate France’s national holiday.
Throughout the day and into the evening, patrons will enjoy entertainment and activations by a live accordion player, face painter and balloon twister. An on-site cartoonist will add an additional dash of artistic delight and a St. Germain bar cart will elevate the imbibes with fresh concoctions featuring France’s most beloved elderflower liqueur. The space will be adorned with an array of red, white, and blue balloons and diners will be invited to indulge in a host of delectable specials. From 6pm to midnight, a mobile photo booth will provide keepsake mementos of the occasion.
Those unable to join the revelry on Bastille Day will get a second chance to embrace the French holiday spirit as Le Diplomate hosts a Bastille Day brunch from 10am to 3pm on Saturday, July 15, where the face painter and balloon twister will make a return appearance!”
And at La Jambe (1550 7th Street, NW):
“It is time for us to announce our 7th edition of Bastille day/ 14 Juillet!
Come celebrate with us France’s national holiday, in the most authentic way and in the most authentic French bar of the District.
We will be offering complimentary sparkling wine for every purchase of a Charcuterie board, a wine & cheese basket giveaway, and many other surprises!
Reservations recommended but not required
A Vendredi!
Friday July 14th, doors open at 5pm“