Bastille Day is steeped in history, French cuisine, and art for À Table owners Bernard and Sarah Bouissou
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m., À Table and 109 Cheese and Wine are joining forces to celebrate Bastille Day with a special event featuring wine tasting, small bites, and the presence of winemaker Michele D’Aprix.
For Bernard and Sarah Bouissou, the owners of À Table, Bastille Day holds a deep personal significance. The grand opening of their French store took place on Bastille Day, July 14, 2023, which also happens to be their wedding anniversary.
A gift from Tina Sturges to Sarah and Bernard Bouissou: a painting by her father, the late Charles Cobelle
Bastille Day is further enriched by the legacy of celebrated late artist Charles Cobelle, whose birthday also falls on Bastille Day!
To commemorate À Table’s grand opening, local artist Tina Sturges, daughter of Cobelle, gifted Bernard and Sarah a whimsical piece of art painted by her father (shown here). The painting capturing a charming Parisian scene, hangs on the wall in À Table, serving as a daily reminder of Bastille Day and the deep meaning it holds!
The Monkey Room inside Bernard's restaurant is defined by Charles Cobelle
Sarah Bouissou shares a personal anecdote: “I once bought a painting at an auction, not knowing it was painted by Charles Cobelle. Discovering this connection and our shared love for his work has been incredibly special. Tina Sturges' gift of her father’s painting for À Table's opening was a heartfelt gesture that means so much to us.”
Celebrate on Saturday at À Table and 109 Cheese and Wine!
Bastille Day marks the anniversary of À Table's opening, Sarah and Bernard's wedding anniversary, and Charles Cobelle's birthday. Celebrate this significant day with Sarah and Bernard and their best friends and next-door store neighbors, Todd and Monica Brown, on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 3 p.m. at À Table and 109 Cheese and Wine.
À Table will offer an array of small bites, while 109 Cheese and Wine will host the wine tasting. Special guest Michele D’Aprix, a renowned winemaker, will be present to share her expertise and passion for wine.
Learn more by following À Table and 109 Cheese and Wine on Instagram @atableus and @109cheese