pre-Bastille Day time travel!
Jul. 8th, 2008 12:49 pmSmith 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?
It has happened.
Date: 2008-07-14 06:51 am (UTC)