Hotel Sofitel & Colette Bistro

Tomorrow is a national holiday for France – but you can celebrate Bastille Day here!  Mark Crane from Colette Bar and Bistro in the Hotel Sofitel in Bloomington is here with how! 

On Saturday July 14, Sofitel Minneapolis, will transform into a grand French celebration with an evening full of entertainment, food, activities and crowning of the best baguette in the Twin Cities.  Hotel Sofitel along with the Alliance Française de Minneapolis-Saint Paul will host a family-friendly Bastille Day Celebration from 4-10 p.m.

You can get a half price voucher for a one night stay at Hotel Sofitel and a $75 food and drink credit.  Normally, $225, click here to get it for only $112.50.

Sandwich Parisian

by Chef Mark Crane, Executive Chef Colette Bar and Bistro at Sofitel Minneapolis

Ingredients

French baguette
Best quality Smoked ham
Brie cheese
Wild baby arugula
Local butter
Sliced Heirloom tomatoes
Drizzle of truffle oil if desired

Directions

• Cut bread in half lengthways
• Spread a thin layer of butter, add the sliced tomatoes.
• Dress the arugula on top and place the ham folded  neatly and then the sliced brie cheese.
• Drizzle with truffle oil and close the sandwich