Feature

Bastille Day

Where to revel in la joie de la liberté—not to mention a certain nation’s presumption of cultural superiority—this July 14.

By Robin Raisfeld & Rob Patronite
Published Jul 10, 2005

1. La Bonne Soupe
Give your usual designated driver the night off: $28 buys you three courses paired with Red Bicyclette wines and a complimentary ride home in a pedal cab.
48 W. 55th St., nr. fifth ave.; 212-586-7650

2. La Lunchonette
Feast on the $17.89 three-course menu to the accompaniment of live accordion music. The fabulous tarte Tatin is the perfect finale.
130 Tenth Ave., at 18th St.; 212-675-0342

3. Provence
It’s not Le Tour de France, but the annual pétanque invitational held out on the street is just as riveting. The Provençal cooking’s good too.
38 Macdougal St., at Prince St.; 212-475-7500