Bonjour!

Join us this Thursday, July 14th, to celebrate Bastille Day and our 4th Anniversary! That evening we are only offering our exclusive 3-course menu that I, in coordination with our passionate chefs, have dedicated several weeks of preparation. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Thursday night than to enjoy some incredible food, amazing wine, and brilliant company.

Additionally, we are proud to announce that we have recently won two awards naming us best ‘Best French Restaurant in San Diego’ from San Diego Magazine and The California Restaurant Association. We are fully aware that these accomplishments are absolute reflections of your continued support and feedback and we fully believe that our patrons are more than that; they are guests in our home. A million thank you’s.

To make a reservation, or if you have any questions at all, please contact the restaurant directly (619.255.4167). We look forward to serving you!

Merci,

Ken Irvine
Chef / Owner

This past week, the San Diego County Chapter of the California Restaurant Association hosted its annual Gold Medallion Awards Banquet. Recognized as San Diego’s most prestigious restaurant honor, the nominees are nominated and voted upon by their fellow San Diego restaurateurs.

This year, under new ownership and kitchen leadership, Bleu Bohème was honored by winning the Gold Medallion Award for Best Continental French. To see a full list of all the Gold Medallion Winners, visit here.

As a small neighborhood restaurant, Bleu Bohème would like to thank Kensington, as well as all of our other patrons, for all of its support; we couldn’t have done it without you!

About seventy-five percent of our wine list is French and the rest is from around the world. The wines I pick for the limited space we have, need to be unique and fun and that fit the profile of the food we serve. And right up at the top of the MUST list is value driven wines that we can all drink every day (some more than others!)

One of the new additions that we just love is the Baileyana “G.F.C.” (Grand Firepeak Cuvée) 2007 Edna Valley Pinot Noir by winemaker, Christian Roguenant. He is very proud of this wine and states “I have been making Pinot Noir on the Central Coast for almost 25 years and the 2007 is one of the best Pinot Noirs I have ever made. It has very good color and acidity, and shows extraordinary concentration. We picked at lower Brix, with great phenolic ripeness, due to the longer hang-time. The finished wine is well-structured, and tastes of rich red and black fruits. The tannins are integrated nicely; this vintage could be aged for five to ten years at least.”

We are offering this wine at $48 per bottle and $12.50 per glass and are having a tough time keeping stock in the cellar!

-Ken Irvine
Owner / Chef

On the horizon we have the 16th anniversary Chef’s Celebration Dinner series. On Tuesday April 12th I will be cooking at Blue Point Coastal with Brian Malarkey from Searsucker, Daniel Barron – Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, Mia Alio – Analog, Brian Malarkey – Searsucker and Craig Jimenez – Craft & Commerce. Call 619-800-3999 for reservations. I am thinking about a dish with snails featuring a Spring twist.

Thursday April  28^th I am doing a FUNRAISER with Christian Graves from J-Six at my church, Graham Memorial, in Coronado. We are doing a 3 course dinner to raise funds for Japan.

Hope to see you at one of these great events!

-Ken Irvine
Chef / Owner

“What’s my philosophy for hospitality?” a writer recently asked me. It’s quite simple really…

I am having a party at my house and everyone here is treated like a friend.

Being WELCOME (“BIENVENUE” or “ACCUEIL” en Français!) is huge for a guest and how simple is that!

But that being said, it is something that we as hosts need to constantly be aware of and reminded.

-Ken Irvine
Owner / Chef