National Bouillabaisse Day

Marseille's saffron-scented fisherman's stew, ladled straight from Provence.

National Bouillabaisse Day honors the famous Provençal fish stew from the port city of Marseille. Born as a humble way for fishermen to use the bony, unsold rockfish of the day, it evolved into a celebrated dish scented with saffron, fennel, and orange peel. It is traditionally served with crusty br