85 North American Relais & Chateaux Chefs Share Signature Recipes in First-Time Cookbook Collaboration

NEW YORK, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Relais & Chateaux, the world's most discerning collection of intimate hotels and fine restaurants, has debuted two cookbooks, 85 Inspirational Chefs and Chefs at Home.  This is the first time that all of the Relais & Chateaux chefs in North America have collaborated on such a project. 

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Featuring such celebrated chefs as Patrick O'Connell, Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, 85 Inspirational Chefs is a beautifully illustrated compilation of 184 signature recipes and menus created by the North American chefs of Relais & Chateaux.  Chefs at Home includes simpler recipes that the chefs enjoy preparing at home.

The lavish books drip with culinary grandeur, providing the reader with an insider's taste of some of the most memorable dining destinations on the continent, through masterfully photographed recipes and chef profiles.  The collection includes insights from the acclaimed Relais & Chateaux chefs, who boast an enviable collection of Michelin stars, and have received impressive Zagat ratings and industry accolades.

"These books are an inspirational work of 85 chefs who, as part of the Relais & Chateaux family, are united by what makes them different," said Patrick O'Connell, President of North American Relais & Chateaux delegations and Chef/Proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington.  "The chefs all share a passion for hospitality and offer their guests a unique sense of place through their cuisine.  Now, for the first time, they have collaborated in sharing some of their most exquisite creations."

Recipes included in 85 Inspirational Chefs range from the technically challenging and groundbreaking to the classic and traditional, making the collection perfect for the culinary expert as well as the novice cook.  Recipes in Chefs at Home are designed to be executed by beginners.  Each recipe reflects the chefs' dedication to infusing the recipes with the textures and flavors of nature's fresh produce.

85 Inspirational Chefs retails for $60 and Chefs at Home retails for $30, plus shipping/handling.  The books, published by Network Book Publishing, can be purchased at the Relais & Chateaux Maison in New York (10 East 53rd Street), by calling 877-334-6464, on www.relaischateaux.com, or at the various Relais & Chateaux properties in North America.

About Relais & Chateaux

Established in France in 1954, the mission of Relais & Chateaux is to spread its unique "art de vivre" across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.  The Association is a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses.  For more information on these and all Relais & Chateaux members, visit www.relaischateaux.com.

About Network Publishing

Network Publishing Limited has a reputation for producing high quality, individual, consumer and trade magazines in the UK in the food, hospitality and jewelry sectors, including Michelin-starred chefs and leading independent retailers.  Through its various publishing arms, its titles include the highly regarded UK magazine, Yes Chef! and the Relais & Chateaux UK and Ireland guide.

SOURCE Relais & Chateaux