Storming the Bastille image via Wikipedia
Shia Kapos’ gets Rich Melmans’ take on Kiki’s 40th Anniversary and the “Rue de Kiki” honors.
July 14th is Bastille Day and, Georges “Kiki” Cuisance, owner and founder of Kiki’s Bistro, 900 N. Franklin St., in Chicago has sponsored a variety of celebrations over the 20 years his restaurant has been at this location.
To mark the 20th anniversary of Kiki’s Bistro’s River North location, there will be an official street naming ceremony as the corner of Franklin and Locust gets the honorary name, “Rue de Kiki.” There will be dancing in the streets, a la Paris, with music by Claudia Hommel and Francophiles and others looking for excellent cuisine and company, can celebrate on the 14th of July (France’s Independence Day) “Bal du 14 Juillet” at a Bastille Day Fest from 6 – 10 p.m. at Kiki’s (PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are required for indoor restaurant and outdoor terrace dining at KIKI’S BISTRO.)
This event is being hosted by L’Union des Francais de l’Etranger de Chicago (UFEC), Les Francais du Monde-ADFE and Francophone Professional Group (G.P.F) and Alliance Francaise of DuPage County.
Kiki’s Bistro, enjoys an international reputation for its classic French bistro fare and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is one of the city’s finest dining establishments and is a favorite to dignitaries and rock stars alike.
For more information or to reserve a place, contact Jane Canepa/The Eventors 312 217-5263 or Denise Staniec at Kiki’s Bistro 312 335-5454
