Cuisine Bourgeoise //

Traditional home-style French cookery rooted in the everyday meals, centered on simplicity, fresh ingredients, and comfort. In contrast to the formality of haute cuisine, cuisine bourgeoise is meant to be shared at the family table.

 

MARCH // Jacques Pépin

For Pépin, cooking was inseparable from caring for people. He believed good cooking was for everyone, not just professionals, and he actively translated classical French technique into home cooking.

  • Apéro
    Olives and herbs

    for the table
    Country pâté
    country bread, mustard, cornichons
    Frisée salad
    mustard vinaigrette

    Main
    Cassoulet
     Duck confit, sausage, gigante beans
    pickled vegetables alongside

    Cheese*
    Tomme de Montagne & Cantal Jeune
    with bread

    Dessert
    Pear tart
    crème fraîche

    Sunday Lunch*
    Jambon-beurre
    Vichyssoise

    *Included in Chef’s tier

 

APRIL // Sunday Supper in Dijon

In France, Sunday supper anchors the weekend. A long, unhurried meal that begins in the afternoon and stretches into dinner, shaped by ease and real life.

  • Apéro
    Sourdough baguette
    beurre de baratte, fleur de sel
    Escargot
    maitre d’ butter
    Butter lettuce
    Vinaigrette
    Apero Addition*
    Pâté en Croûte*
    pickled carrot, whole grain mustard

    Main
    Wagyu bœuf bourguignon
    Spaetzle
    Leeks
    gribiche

    Cheese*
    Comté 
    with bread

    Dessert
    Pain d’épices
    cold butter
    Pot de crème
    Coffee, caramel

    **included in Chef’s tier

 

MAY // An Evening with Matisse

Inspired by the belief that beauty belongs in everyday life. Matisse lived during France's Belle Époque, a time when France believed that progress should be beautiful, meals should be social, and everyday life deserved elegance.

  • Apéro
    Crudités
    coriander, creme fraiche 
    Lentils
    warm shallot butter
    Sourdough baguette
    beurre de baratte, fleur de sel

    Main
    Duck & cherries
    pommes fondant
    Green salad
    vinaigrette

    Cheese*
    Tomme de brebis & Saint-Nectaire
    bread 

    Dessert
    Yogurt cake
    lemon curd

    Still Life Breakfast*
    Orange blossom brioche
    clementine marmalade, butter, citrus  
    oil pastels, mini paper 

    **included in Chef’s tier

FAQ

 
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  • Spring Series boxes are available for pickup & delivery on your preferred Friday in March, April, and May. Switch Fridays or skip a month at any time.

    PICKUPS
    We host pickups at the Paris Dining Club Studio on Fridays from 3pm-5pm. The address is 414 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, Mn 55401

    LOCAL TWIN CITIES DELIVERY
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  • The Grand Box
    An abundant feast with Apéro Spread, Main Course, and Dessert. Everything you need for a perfect evening. Each month, you can add additional courses or extra meals for invited guests.

    The Chef’s Box
    Gilding the lily the way only a chef could! Includes every course available for the month, with at least 5 courses. Each month, you can add additional meals for invited guests.

  • Meals arrive fully prepared & refrigerated with simple heating instructions. Enjoy within 3 days.

  • Each month our friends at France44 & North Loop Wines find gorgeous pairings for us. Explore both lists to find the wine that suits your table best.

    Find monthly sommelier notes and cocktail recipes here.

  • Email britt@parisdiningclub.com with questions regarding dietary restrictions.

  • Our Dinner Party Guide is an always-there companion to each monthly menu. Or, even just a little treat to scroll through when you need a positive distraction :)

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