About this Event
This event is part of our Young Professionals series
This event is exclusively for young professionals between the ages of 21-35
This event will take place at Bonne Vie Café and Bistro located on 1604 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Looking to meet fellow Francophone young professionals who share your love for French? Join us on Friday, October 23 at 6:30 PM at Bonne Vie Café and Bistro for an evening of French conversation, new connections, good food, specially curated drinks, and great company.
Whether you're a native francophone, learning French, a longtime Francophile, or simply curious about French culture, everyone is welcome between the ages of 21-35!
What to expect:
· Meet and mingle with young professionals from the Washington DC Francophone & Francophile community
· Enjoy a special French Happy Hour menu created for the evening
· Delicious French classics in a laid back atmosphere
· Connect over drinks, conversation, and all things French
Bring a friend, practice your French, and come ready to mingle!
About Bonne Vie Café and Bistro
Bonne Vie Café & Bistro opened in the fall of 2025 in the historic flatiron building at the intersection of 16th Street, U Street, and New Hampshire Avenue. The restaurant reunited owner Aziz Safi and French chef and concept designer Raphael François nearly a decade after they created Le DeSales, their contemporary French restaurant in downtown Washington.
Conceived as a more relaxed and intimate neighborhood bistro, Bonne Vie draws inspiration from the timeless cafés of Paris while embracing the warmth and rhythm of its Washington, D.C. surroundings. Its rooms are layered with French and American cultural artifacts—from century-old Limoges plates and vintage Parisian engravings to jazz memorabilia, French literature, and images of Brigitte Bardot and the Kennedys in Paris.
At the table, Bonne Vie celebrates the generous simplicity of French bistro dining through traditional dishes, approachable wines, and its signature three-course prix-fixe experience. Though Bonne Vie is young, it was designed to feel as though it has long belonged to the neighborhood—a welcoming place to gather, linger, and enjoy la bonne vie, the good life.
Event venue & nearby stays
Bonne Vie Café and Bistro, 1604 U St NW, Washington, DC, United States
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