A Weekend in Normandy: Two Coasts, One Harvest

As autumn comes to a close, we're celebrating the season with a little trip to the French coast, no passport required.

Thanksgiving weekend, join us at Bernadette for A Weekend in Normandy, a two-night celebration of the flavors, traditions, and comforting cuisine of one of France's most beloved coastal regions.

Separated by an ocean, Normandy and New England have more in common than you might think. Both are shaped by their coastlines, their apple harvests, their love of cider, and a culinary tradition that makes the most of what's fresh, local, and in season.

With Thanksgiving behind us and winter just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect time to celebrate those shared traditions, with a distinctly French twist.

A Taste of Normandy

Chef Aaron Chambers is putting together a collection of Normandy-inspired specials highlighting the region's signature ingredients and comforting flavors.

Think baked Camembert with pears and sourdough, moules à la Normande with sparkling apple cider, and local sole meunière with brown butter and capers.

For something sweet, we're looking to the region's famous apple orchards with apple tarte tatin and apple sorbet with Calvados, Normandy's celebrated apple brandy.

And of course, it wouldn't be a weekend in Normandy without cider. We'll be featuring a special tasting flight from Le Père Jules, showcasing Normandy apple cider, pear cider, and Pommeau, along with a seasonal Calvados cocktail.

One Last Celebration of Fall

Thanksgiving weekend is one of our favorite times to gather. Family is in town, old friends are home for the holidays, and after a day of cooking and hosting, sometimes the best thing to do is let someone else take care of dinner.

Whether you're bringing the whole family, catching up with friends, or simply looking for something a little different after Thanksgiving, we hope you'll join us for one last taste of autumn.

A Weekend in Normandy takes place Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28. All specials will be available à la carte alongside our regular dinner menu. Come hungry, bring someone you love, and let us take you to Normandy for the evening.

Reservations are encouraged.