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Steak frites at Ouest France Bistro

Eight of Melbourne’s best steak frites for Bastille Day and beyond

It’s Bastille Day on Sunday, so celebrate with the most simple yet succulent of French bistro dishes – perfectly cooked steak, crisp fries and your sauce of choice.

  • Emma Breheny and Tomas Telegramma

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