pre-Bastille Day time travel!

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Smith Street becomes a true Parisian Thoroughfare once a year, and it is blocked off and covered with 10 tons of sand for the world's largest Petanque tournament, (the French spin on Bocce). Piping-hot Merguez, ice-cold Stella Artois on tap and plenty of Ricard annisette are the staples. And for you dancers, the street becomes so slick next to the pomme frites stand that it becomes just as good as any waxed parquet dance floor .

All this and the exquisite sounds of the Dreamland Orchestra. We recommend dressing to beat the sun; straw hats and sunblock are the perfect accoutrements for this day.

Annual Bastille Day Street Festival and Petanque Tournament

Sunday, July 13th
12-4 pm - The Sextet
5-8 pm - The 11-Piece Orchestra

Bartabac
128 Smith St. (Corner of Dean St.)
F, G train to Bergen St.
718.923.0918

www.bartabacny.com

May I just note:

- I'm a menace at bocce, and therefore assume I can kick some ass at petanque.
- Ah, Smith Street. That was another life.
- French stuff. Hahahaha, awesome.

Who's coming?

Comments

[feyandstrange.livejournal.com]

I used to kick *butt* at petanque, and really should buy a set of boules or pry one out of my father, who should still have one or two. Plus it's a sport my illness probably won't interfere with, as long as the little old European men tolerate my tire marks on the field. (There's a dedicated field in Golden Gate Park, so I have no excuse.)

Mmmm, proper frites. Thank goodness I found a few places to have them here.

And a good warning for Bastille Day; I should make some reservations at our favorite restaurant(s). Thanks!

Also, 'petanque' is one of the best onomatopoeic words ever.