Vive La France!

As many of you already know, I am obsessed with everything French. French food, the language, French style, French movies. So I am especially excited for the Bastille Day cruise Benchmarc Events is hosting tomorrow, July 10th. We'll set sail from the pier at the World Financial Center at 8pm, and from there it will be 2 hours full of  French tunes, bites and drinks!

If you're in New York and looking for a festive way to celebrate Bastille Day, it's not too late to buy your tickets. And because you're a reader of The Daily Bite you can use our Friends & Family code BIGMARC4 at checkout to receive $15 off the ticket price (normally $60 for $45)!

If you're still not convinced, below are some pictures from last week's Red, White & Blue cruise, which will attest that tomorrow night is sure to be a real fête! Bon voyage!

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all photos: Jason Shaltz

Friday Favorite: Buvette

As much as I love New York City, Paris has that magical je ne sais quoi that will always have my heart. And while I can't afford a trip to gay Paris any time soon, I can at least humor my Francophile tendencies at Buvette in the West Village.

Enjoy the perfectly indulgent croque madame for brunch, or share glasses of Beaujolais and the uber-rich chocolate mousse with a friend at the bar. Every item on the menu makes me feel as if I've been transported to a hidden cafe in Saint-Germain-des-Pres.

Buvette is made even more charmant by the handsome waiters, who will even amuse your poor French that hasn't been used since college.

So when I need a break from this concrete jungle (or some eye candy), I head to Buvette for a little Parisian escape. Bon voyage!

Buvette, 42 Grove Street, no reservations