Brasserie

The interior of Le Vagenende on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris
A riverside brasserie in Leeds, England
The terrace of a brasserie on Groenplaats, Antwerp, Belgium

In France, Flanders, and the Francophone world, a brasserie (pronounced [bʁas(ə)ʁi]) is a type of French restaurant with a relaxed setting, which serves dishes and other meals.

The word brasserie is French for "brewery" and, by extension, "the brewing business". Although most brasseries still serve a large selection of beers, most of them offer a wider choice of beverages such as wines and liquors.[1] A brasserie can be expected to have professional service, printed menus, and, traditionally, white linen—unlike a bistro which may have none of these. Typically, a brasserie is open every day and serves the same menu, generally composed of a few traditional French dishes, all day. A classic example of a brasserie dish is steak frites.[2]

  1. ^ "Origine et histoire de la brasserie parisienne". Royal Opéra (in French). 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  2. ^ Bourdain, Anthony (29 January 2002). "Childhood Favorites". A Cook's Tour. Season 2. Episode 9. 3 minutes in. Food Network. I'm looking for the authentic and the familiar, some classic brasserie chow: steak frite.