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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street,
Chicago, IL 60602
7-10PM |
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The Chicago edition of The " Tour de Champagne " will feature more than 20 prestigious brands of Champagne as well as the cuisine of 10+ talented chefs from the Chicago area. This event hopes to attract as many as 500 local food and wine enthusiasts who will taste the best in Champagne in addition to gourmet food provided by some of Chicago's best restaurants. The night will end with a bubbly "fin de soirée" reception at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in thanks to all chefs, Champagne exhibitors, and VIPs.
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Saturday, October 14th
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TOUR DE CHAMPAGNE MAIN EVENT |
7pm-10pm
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street ,
Chicago , IL 60602
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Start the evening at the Chicago Cultural Center and enjoy Champagnes of over 20 houses ranging from icon brands to a variety of boutique champagnes, while tasting signature dishes of many of Chicago 's top chefs.
Chef demonstrations, lecture on the history of Champagne , silent auction, live music, desserts by the French Pastry School , fabulous raffle of a trip to Paris on Air France ... |
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Followed by. the "Fin de Soirée" |
10pm-midnight
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
20 East Chestnut St
Chicago , IL 60611 |
Continuation of the evening at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, where a 'Finale on the evening' will take place. All guests may enjoy a complimentary nightcap at the Cognac & Champagne Bar. *Private "Tete de Cuvée" tasting & Dessert buffet for VIP tickets holders. Music and atmosphere for an extraordinary evening! |
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| Friday, October 13th |
.also CHAMPAGNE WINE CLASS |
530pm-8pm
Whitehall Hotel
105 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
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Appreciating Champagne Lecture hosted by the French Wine Society and the Society for Wine Educators.
Presented by Greg Warwick, member of SWE.
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Chef Joho
Brasserie Joe
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... MORE> |
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Executive Chef Martial Noguier,
one sixtyblue
Chef Martial Noguier, educated in France 's culinary academy, has worked under Alain Ducasse, Jacques Maximin and other culinary icons. In the U.S. , Noguier worked at Citrus, Patina, Citronelle and The Pump Room, before joining one sixtyblue in 2001. At one sixtyblue he has earned 3 stars from Chicago Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and 3.5 stars from The Chicago Sun Times...MORE> |
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Chef Michael Maddox,
Le Titi De Paris
Chef Maddox, a graduate of Kendall College in Evanston, is the Chef de Cuisine and Owner of Le Titi de Paris, a renowned dining establishment, called one of the finest restaurants in the Chicago area...MORE> |
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Chef Michael Lachowicz,
Restaurant Michael
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...MORE> |
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Chef Dominique Tougne,
Bistro 110
"In [French] cuisine today, Chef Dominique Tougne is reshaping the way we think about bistros," reported the leading Paris newspaper Le Monde. Much to Chicago's delight, Tougne has brought that culinary vision to Bistro 110...MORE> |
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Exec. Chef Michael Pivoney,
Signature Room at the 95th
Michael J. Pivoney is executive chef at Signature Room at the 95th, a restaurant atop the John Hancock Center in Chicago. Before his appointment he was executive chef at Carlucci's restaurant in Lincolnshire, III...MORE> |
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The French Pastry School
The French Pastry School offers world-class pastry instruction geared to the aspirations of our students. Our unique commitment to you is continuous attention to the development of your career, from the beginning of your time with us until long after you leave...MORE> |
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Chef Gilles Arzur,
Café des Architectes at Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
Serving some of the worlds finest cuisine, Chef Arzur offers seasonal menus featuring unique, skillfully crafted French cuisine. Stylish decor in keeping with the contemporary style hotel. Seasonal outdoor terrace offers a chic dining experience...MORE> |
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Chef Michael Buard is presently the Executive Chef for Zest Restaurant located in the InterContinental Chicago . His career spans over 15 years in international five star hotels and restaurants and French establishments, including the opening of the internationally famous Café de la Paix in Paris . His vision of contemporary cuisine is abundant in flavor and focused on the expression of the vegetables. MORE> |
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Chef Ricardo Caballero,
Laz Cazuelas Fine Mexican Restaurante
Chef and owner Ricardo Caballero creates gourmet Mexican cuisine from unique recipes, many prepared in "la cazuelas" or clay pots in his restaurant on Chicago 's northwest side. On any given day, calamari, duckling, lobster or shark might appear on the menu, enhanced by the Mexican staples of cilantro, tomatillo, chipotle, pico de gallo or mole sauces. Located at 4821 N. Elston , Las Cazuelas offers inspired fare with Mexican flair you won't find elsewhere and is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday and for dinner on Saturday and Sunday... |
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Chef Pamela Fitzpatrick, Exec. Baker
Fox & Obel
"I work with my hands. Working in a bakery is extremely laborious, requiring meticulous organization, while maintaining a relaxed attitude.
The bakery at Fox & Obel allows me to express the tradition of a neighborhood bakery,
where fresh pastries and loaves are made all day.
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Vincent P. Colombet,
Cook Au Vin
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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Sunflower Market
Sunflower Market offers a refreshingly delicious way for you and your family to enjoy the best organic and natural products available. What's extraordinary is we do it at a refreshingly great price. That means you get the best of both worlds-wonderful, natural food products at an excellent value...MORE> |
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Marie Vavassori
French Wine Society - Chicago Chapter
Tel: (312) 952-9345 -- Email: mvavassori@frenchwinesociety.org
www.frenchwinesociety.org
Richard Marble
Tour de Champagne Organizer
Tel. (703) 298-5257 - Email: rmarble@tourdechampagne.com
or: rmarble@embassyevents.com
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