Bagels, Bisque & Breadsticks?

Boucher Tennis Brisbane International

Whether it’s a fresh bouillabaisse enjoyed with a glass of pinot gris, or flour mixed with paint to create a Rembrandt masterpiece, the French love mixing and matching their favourite things. And so it appears, they also like to create tennis terms out of French food!

Well, we’re not really sure if the French coined these terms but it appears that tennis and French food names are game, set, match!

French food names that tennis has borrowed over time

bagel: Colloquial term for winning or losing a set 6–0 (the shape of the zero being reminiscent of the round shape of a bagel).

bisque: One stroke (point), which may be claimed by the receiver at any part of the set. Part of the handicapping odds and used during the early era of the sport. Abolished by the LTA in 1890.

breadstick: Colloquial term for winning or losing a set 6-1, with the straight shape of the one supposedly being reminiscent of the straight shape of a breadstick.

If you need to polish up on your tennis terms in time for the Brisbane International 2016, spend a few minutes over here: Source: Wikipedia

And remember, Boucher is open all day, serving up an all-star menu right through the Brisbane International. Read more here.

It’s Our Serve for the Brisbane International

Boucher - Tennis BNE International

The Brisbane International is one of the most exciting events on Boucher’s yearly planner. This coming year sees seven Grand Slam tennis champs take to the courts at the Queensland Tennis Centre, Tennyson.

Boucher is so close we’re almost on the baseline, and this year we’re hoping to hear a bit of John McEnroe angst when he takes on another favourite legend, Pat Cash. Yes folks, they’ll both be in town, along with our heroes, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka and Queensland’s very own court superstars – Sam Stosur and Bernard Tomic.

We know that tennis enthusiasts love bagels, bisque and breadsticks, which of course, is right up our alley. But as number one seed we also know we can serve up better than that! Our Chef, Peter Carter, has thrown the ball high and is ready to deliver a special Brisbane International Menu for our VIP players, their support teams, families and of course, all of the avid tennis fans.

If you’re one of those lucky tennis fans, be sure to escape the heat and the crowds in between matches. Open for lunch from 12 noon and right through to closing after dinner, Boucher invites you to relax in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy some of the finest French food that Brisbane has to offer!

View our Brisbane International Flyer & Menu here.

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New Year’s Eve in French Style!

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NYE at Boucher French Bistro

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT BOUCHER

31 December 2015
Want to say farewell to 2015 in style? Boucher is open New Year’s Eve!

Bring your besties and relax in air-conditioned comfort, taking your time to enjoy sensational French cuisine from our degustation or a la carte menu. Pop the cork on some delicious French champagne before heading into the city for the midnight fireworks.

Christmas Day Lunch at Boucher

Boucher French Christmas Lunch

Joyeux Noël!

** Sorry – we are no longer taking bookings for this event.  We wish you a very Merry Christmas**

 

If you’ve heard whispers of a reputed “Santa’s Little Helper” being very busy in Graceville, you’ll be happy to know the secret is now out! Our Chef, Peter, has been whipping up a special menu for Boucher French Bistro’s annual Christmas Day Lunch.

Christmas is the busiest time of the year for most families, and with two of his own cute little elves at home, Peter understands that preparing a big family lunch whilst entertaining the little peeps on school holidays is a task way too enormous for many.

Or perhaps you’re facing Christmas on your own this year and you’d like to spoil yourself with something special.

Boucher to the rescue!

Peter and his team have been experimenting in the kitchen to create a delectable Christmas Day Menu that will entice your nearest and dearest for an unforgettable French celebration. We’d love you to join us for some Christmas feasting and festivities. Reservations are essential.

Peruse the Christmas Day Lunch Menu here.

Make an online reservation.

Alternatively, call the Boucher team on (07) 3716 0388