{French Film Festival} The Opening Night

The Opening Night Event

Don’t wait — just 15 seats left! Secure your spot now. 

✨ Enjoy a wonderful cocktail evening followed by a three-course dinner with wine pairings, crafted by French chef Romain Monnoyeur from Westport Cafe.
The wait is over — discover our Opening Night menu! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available; simply select your preference when booking.

Menu

• Cocktail: Mini croque-monsieur
• Vegetarian option: Butternut falafel
• Bread service with Isigny butter
• Appetizer: Salmon rillette, cucumber, preserved lime, basil oil
• Main course: Blanquette de veau printanière, spring vegetables, truffle pomme purée
  • Vegetarian option: Arugula salad as Appetize and risotto as main dish.
• Dessert: Pavlova with strawberry, Earl Grey, and pistachio

All dishes are homemade, with no frozen or pre-packaged ingredients.

⏰ A quick reminder that the evening will begin at 6:00 PM.

• 🎬 There will be a screening of the Oscar-winning Canadian animated short film La jeune fille qui pleurait des larmes de perles (The Girl Who Cried Pearls) Directors: Chris Lavis, Maciek Szczerbowski.
• 🎁 A raffle with wonderful prizes, including gift certificates from some of our favorite French and French-inspired local businesses — a perfect way to extend your French experience beyond the festival!

April 30, 2026 6pm
Cezanne KC - 2016 Main Street - KCMO
$140 

Join us for an unforgettable evening where French cinema meets French gastronomy - a perfect celebration of culture, flavor and art.

Held at the beautiful venue Cezanne, your ticket will include a four-course meal, each with it's own wine pairing, crafted by Kansas City's own French chef Romain Monnoyeur of the Westport Cafe.  

Space is limited in this exclusive venue and tickets will go fast so book your seat or table early for this evening.