Saturday, October 18th, 2008
Drake Hotel
140 East Walton Place,
Chicago, Illinois 60611-1501
312-787-2200
7:00 –10:00PM : MAIN EVENT
Drake Hotel
140 East Walton Place,
Chicago, Illinois 60611-1501
312-787-2200
7:00 –10:00PM : MAIN EVENT
- »Taste Champagnes from over 20 houses
- »Pair Champagnes with cuisine from local restaurants
- »Raffle of a trip for two to Paris, France compliments of Air France
- »Live Music
- »Continue the evening compliments of our feature Champagne House (TBA)
- »Or enjoy a snifter of Cognac served with dessert crepes
- »And, a chocolate & pastry display by Drake Hotel’ star Pastry Chef
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Tour de Champagne News!
These Champagne houses are participants in the recent stops of the Tour de Champagne.
Keep watch over this list for actual participants in the Chicago event.
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Keep watch over this list for actual participants in the Chicago event.
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These restaurants were participants in the Chicago 2007 stop of the Tour de Champagne.
Keep watch over this list for actual participants in this year's event.
Keep watch over this list for actual participants in this year's event.
Aria, Chef de Cuisine Leon Gunn
Aria provides a contemporary twist on conventional comfort foods. using american flavors and ingredients to update traditional dishes from around the world, aria defies regional dining, creating a distinctive experience that is both culturally inspired and comfortably american.r.
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Aria provides a contemporary twist on conventional comfort foods. using american flavors and ingredients to update traditional dishes from around the world, aria defies regional dining, creating a distinctive experience that is both culturally inspired and comfortably american.r.
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Brasserie JO and Everest
Brasserie Jo: Chicago's only authentic French brasserie and winner of the 1996 James Beard Award for "Best New Restaurant in the U.S.," Brasserie JO is a lively and flavorful tribute to the food and drink of Chef Joho’s native France, with an Alsace flair that matches the ebullient Joho himself.
Everest : One of the country’s premier dining rooms, Everest is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. Chef/proprietor J. Joho’s world-renowned cuisine and award-winning wine list have earned Everest international recognition. Everest is a member of Relais & Chateaux/Relais Gourmand, Le Grande Table du Monde, Traditions & Qualité, Academie Culinaire de France, and Maitre Cuisiniers de France.
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Brasserie Jo: Chicago's only authentic French brasserie and winner of the 1996 James Beard Award for "Best New Restaurant in the U.S.," Brasserie JO is a lively and flavorful tribute to the food and drink of Chef Joho’s native France, with an Alsace flair that matches the ebullient Joho himself.
Everest : One of the country’s premier dining rooms, Everest is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. Chef/proprietor J. Joho’s world-renowned cuisine and award-winning wine list have earned Everest international recognition. Everest is a member of Relais & Chateaux/Relais Gourmand, Le Grande Table du Monde, Traditions & Qualité, Academie Culinaire de France, and Maitre Cuisiniers de France.
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Cape Cod, Drake Hotel, Chef Bernard Fiemeyer
The Cape Cod Room has played host to its fair share of celebrity guests over the years. But of all the initials carved in our bar, our favorite is probably hers. And while it may or may not be true that gentlemen prefer blondes; one thing we know for sure: Marilyn herself preferred the lobster thermidor.
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The Cape Cod Room has played host to its fair share of celebrity guests over the years. But of all the initials carved in our bar, our favorite is probably hers. And while it may or may not be true that gentlemen prefer blondes; one thing we know for sure: Marilyn herself preferred the lobster thermidor.
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Cook Au Vin, Chef Vincent Colombet
Originally from Paris France , Chef Vincent Colombet moved to Chicago in 2005 and started his catering company, Cook Au Vin, specializing in authentic French cuisine. A full-service business, Cook Au Vin provides traditional and unique meals paired with the right wines to make a complete gastronomic experience. Vincent's passion for excellent food, wine and French culture is contagious, and he loves sharing good food and good times with French and Americans alike.
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Originally from Paris France , Chef Vincent Colombet moved to Chicago in 2005 and started his catering company, Cook Au Vin, specializing in authentic French cuisine. A full-service business, Cook Au Vin provides traditional and unique meals paired with the right wines to make a complete gastronomic experience. Vincent's passion for excellent food, wine and French culture is contagious, and he loves sharing good food and good times with French and Americans alike.
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Cyrano's, Chef Didier Durand
Cyrano’s Bistrot & Wine Bar is an essential for a romantic experience since 1996. Chef Didier’s honest, heavenly renditions of uncomplicated classics typify his creative and down to earth cuisine like Onion Soup, Bouillabaisse, Steak, Pommes Frites, and Crème Brulée. Also visit Café Simone, A Parisian Cabaret, and in the Summer Cyrano’s Café on the River Walk.
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Cyrano’s Bistrot & Wine Bar is an essential for a romantic experience since 1996. Chef Didier’s honest, heavenly renditions of uncomplicated classics typify his creative and down to earth cuisine like Onion Soup, Bouillabaisse, Steak, Pommes Frites, and Crème Brulée. Also visit Café Simone, A Parisian Cabaret, and in the Summer Cyrano’s Café on the River Walk.
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Fox & Obel, Chef Mark Gyure
Fox & Obel is Chicago's premier gourmet food market, café and catering company. Our business is built around the love of great food and the people who passionately create it each and every day, like Mark Gyure, Pastry Chef. Originally headed for a career in the sciences, Mark ultimately chose to pursue his interest in pastry. As Mark explains, "Laboratory work had an uncanny resemblance to baking, but it was missing an artistic edge." After years of experience working for Four Seasons Hotels, Mark has found Fox & Obel the perfect place to experiment with different approaches to taste and presentation using high quality ingredients in the spirit of a boutique bakery.
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Fox & Obel is Chicago's premier gourmet food market, café and catering company. Our business is built around the love of great food and the people who passionately create it each and every day, like Mark Gyure, Pastry Chef. Originally headed for a career in the sciences, Mark ultimately chose to pursue his interest in pastry. As Mark explains, "Laboratory work had an uncanny resemblance to baking, but it was missing an artistic edge." After years of experience working for Four Seasons Hotels, Mark has found Fox & Obel the perfect place to experiment with different approaches to taste and presentation using high quality ingredients in the spirit of a boutique bakery.
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Kiki's Bistro
Kiki, a native of Eastern France, began his over 50 years of restaurant business experience in Europe at places like La Closerie des Lilas in Paris, well known for its famous clients such as Ernest Hemingway. In December 1963, Kiki was brought to Chicago by Nancy Goldberg to help begin Maxim's of Chicago as its sommelier. This beautiful establishment has been donated to the City of Chicago. After Maxim's de Chicago, Kiki opened and became well known for his restaurant, Le Bordeaux on Madison Street in Chicago on January 1, 1969. Le Bourdeaux had an authentically French, dreamlike quality in a subterranean atmosphere, providing an escape into another world and attracting a unique blend of clientele. Kiki later expanded opening Le Bordeaux on Michigan in Chicago and finally opened his present restaruant, Kiki's Bistro.
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Kiki, a native of Eastern France, began his over 50 years of restaurant business experience in Europe at places like La Closerie des Lilas in Paris, well known for its famous clients such as Ernest Hemingway. In December 1963, Kiki was brought to Chicago by Nancy Goldberg to help begin Maxim's of Chicago as its sommelier. This beautiful establishment has been donated to the City of Chicago. After Maxim's de Chicago, Kiki opened and became well known for his restaurant, Le Bordeaux on Madison Street in Chicago on January 1, 1969. Le Bourdeaux had an authentically French, dreamlike quality in a subterranean atmosphere, providing an escape into another world and attracting a unique blend of clientele. Kiki later expanded opening Le Bordeaux on Michigan in Chicago and finally opened his present restaruant, Kiki's Bistro.
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Le Titi De Paris, Chef Michael Maddox
Le Titi De Paris is celebrating their 35th anniversary Chef/Owners Michael Maddox, and his wife Susan are proud that Le Titi De Paris has earned numerous accolades and awards, including the AAA Four Diamond Award, the DiRona Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award since 1992, Wine Spectator's "Best of" Award of Excellence, Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame, and 3-1/2 stars by both the Chicago Tribune's Phil Vettel and the Sun-Times Dining Critic, Pat Bruno. It has been also been highly acclaimed by other travel, local, and national publications and television media and is considered to be one of the finest restaurants in the Midwest..
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Le Titi De Paris is celebrating their 35th anniversary Chef/Owners Michael Maddox, and his wife Susan are proud that Le Titi De Paris has earned numerous accolades and awards, including the AAA Four Diamond Award, the DiRona Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award since 1992, Wine Spectator's "Best of" Award of Excellence, Nation's Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame, and 3-1/2 stars by both the Chicago Tribune's Phil Vettel and the Sun-Times Dining Critic, Pat Bruno. It has been also been highly acclaimed by other travel, local, and national publications and television media and is considered to be one of the finest restaurants in the Midwest..
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Restaurant Michael, Chef Michael Lachowicz
The former chef of Le Francais and Les Deux Gros, Michael Lachowicz's latest project is an 82-seat country French-style restaurant. The prix-fixe business special makes for a classy $22 lunch, while dinner serves a la carte dishes like a duo of roast breast of duck and squab with.
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The former chef of Le Francais and Les Deux Gros, Michael Lachowicz's latest project is an 82-seat country French-style restaurant. The prix-fixe business special makes for a classy $22 lunch, while dinner serves a la carte dishes like a duo of roast breast of duck and squab with.
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NoMI, Park Hyatt, Chef Christophe David
A distinctive blend of experiences, engaging all the senses, NoMI offers guests a myriad of choices. From the stunning main dining room, catering to those who crave an elegant meal, to more casual fare in the NoMI Lounge, Garden, and secluded Cellar on the Seventh - all offer a distinctive take on executive chef Christophe David's palate-pleasing contemporary French cuisine interweaved with a global flare.
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A distinctive blend of experiences, engaging all the senses, NoMI offers guests a myriad of choices. From the stunning main dining room, catering to those who crave an elegant meal, to more casual fare in the NoMI Lounge, Garden, and secluded Cellar on the Seventh - all offer a distinctive take on executive chef Christophe David's palate-pleasing contemporary French cuisine interweaved with a global flare.
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POPS for Champagne
Pops for Champagne is the nation’s most acclaimed champagne bar and Chicago’s most upscale nightclub. Along with a world-class champagne list, live entertainment, and full bar service, Chef Andre Christopher presents a diverse, freshly prepared food menu featuring raw bar, shared plate, cheese, and dessert selections. Coming from Japonais, the city’s top Japanese restaurant, where he was chef de cuisine, Chef Christopher highlights contemporary seafood offerings with small seasonal entrée selections, all enhanced with a selection from the renowned champagne list. With a 25 year commitment to presenting the best in champagne, food, and live music, Pops for Champagne is where Chicago celebrates.
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Pops for Champagne is the nation’s most acclaimed champagne bar and Chicago’s most upscale nightclub. Along with a world-class champagne list, live entertainment, and full bar service, Chef Andre Christopher presents a diverse, freshly prepared food menu featuring raw bar, shared plate, cheese, and dessert selections. Coming from Japonais, the city’s top Japanese restaurant, where he was chef de cuisine, Chef Christopher highlights contemporary seafood offerings with small seasonal entrée selections, all enhanced with a selection from the renowned champagne list. With a 25 year commitment to presenting the best in champagne, food, and live music, Pops for Champagne is where Chicago celebrates.
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Ristorante We, W Hotel Downtown, Chef Brad Phillips
Located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop in the W Hotel–City Center, Ristorante We presents classic steakhouse cuisine with a Tuscan flair in a modern yet elegant dining room, offering a refreshing update of the old-school steakhouse experience.
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Located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop in the W Hotel–City Center, Ristorante We presents classic steakhouse cuisine with a Tuscan flair in a modern yet elegant dining room, offering a refreshing update of the old-school steakhouse experience.
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Signature Room, Chef Patrick Sheerin
As Executive Chef of The Signature Room at the 95th Patrick Sheerin has an eye and palate that is influencing the way diners experience the top-flight Contemporary American cuisine. Chef Patrick infuses the menu with locally grown foods, and enjoys adapting new trends to recipes that meet the clienteles’ discriminating palates.
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As Executive Chef of The Signature Room at the 95th Patrick Sheerin has an eye and palate that is influencing the way diners experience the top-flight Contemporary American cuisine. Chef Patrick infuses the menu with locally grown foods, and enjoys adapting new trends to recipes that meet the clienteles’ discriminating palates.
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Wave, W Hotel Lake Shore Drive, Chef Kristine Subido
Located in the W Chicago-Lakeshore, WAVE combines the luster of a sleek urban boite with the finesse of a restaurant grounded in culinary exploration. With a playfully exotic menu of Eastern and Southern Mediterranean standards, served in the ever popular small plate format, and a bar that takes cocktail culture to exciting new heights, WAVE provides a revitalizing take on the conventions of fine dining.
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Located in the W Chicago-Lakeshore, WAVE combines the luster of a sleek urban boite with the finesse of a restaurant grounded in culinary exploration. With a playfully exotic menu of Eastern and Southern Mediterranean standards, served in the ever popular small plate format, and a bar that takes cocktail culture to exciting new heights, WAVE provides a revitalizing take on the conventions of fine dining.
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HEIFER INTERNATIONAL works with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth. Heifer does this by providing appropriate livestock, training and related services to small-scale farmers and communities worldwide.
Heifer envisions a world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet.
Heifer's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth.
Heifer's strategy is to pass on the gift. As people share their animals offspring with others along with their knowledge, resources, and skills an expanding network of hope, dignity, and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe.
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Heifer envisions a world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet.
Heifer's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth.
Heifer's strategy is to pass on the gift. As people share their animals offspring with others along with their knowledge, resources, and skills an expanding network of hope, dignity, and self-reliance is created that reaches around the globe.
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THE DRAKE HOTEL has been
the choice of celebrities and heads of state since its opening in 1920. Since then, The Drake has combined tradition with elegance and style to wow our guests and accommodate all your needs, whether you are in Chicago on business or pleasure.
Perfectly located in Chicago's most exclusive area, the Gold Coast on The Magnificent Mile, The Drake Hotel offers dazzling views of Lake Shore Drive and Oak Street Beach and is just steps from Chicago's most prestigious boutiques.
BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY»
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Perfectly located in Chicago's most exclusive area, the Gold Coast on The Magnificent Mile, The Drake Hotel offers dazzling views of Lake Shore Drive and Oak Street Beach and is just steps from Chicago's most prestigious boutiques.
BOOK YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY»
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AIR FRANCE, our feature International air carrier of the Tour de Champagne, graciously sponsors a raffle of two round-trip tickets to the romantic destination of Paris, France.
Tickets will be sold throughout the evening and a winner will be called at 9:30 pm; a guest must be present to win, as an Air France representative will present the prize.
Tickets are $5.00 ea. Or (5) for $20.00
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Tickets will be sold throughout the evening and a winner will be called at 9:30 pm; a guest must be present to win, as an Air France representative will present the prize.
Tickets are $5.00 ea. Or (5) for $20.00
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The next course will take place in a a private Suite dedicated to the enjoyment of VIP ticket holders, Chefs of the evening, Sponsoring partners and their guests, and Champagne representatives.
A featured Champagne House will pour their top lines, varieties of Cognac 's by the glass, and a special chocolate & dessert buffet prepared by the Culinary Team of the InterContinental, will set the stage for a follow up on a very special evening.
VIP tickets are limited and will sell out.
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A featured Champagne House will pour their top lines, varieties of Cognac 's by the glass, and a special chocolate & dessert buffet prepared by the Culinary Team of the InterContinental, will set the stage for a follow up on a very special evening.
VIP tickets are limited and will sell out.
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