NEW YORK, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT:
Le Taste of France Show makes its New York premiere September 29-30, 2012 at Pier 54. This will be the City's first ever two-day exhibition dedicated to French cuisine and the French way of life in New York City. In celebration of the "Fete de la Gastronomie," Le Taste of France Show aims to promote France by highlighting its regions through their different culinary specialties and lifestyle.
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The most renowned French food personalities and skilled Chefs from New York's top restaurants will join forces and prepare a comprehensive guide to the diverse offerings of French cuisine: from the Crepes and Ciders of Brittany to the Pastis and Bouillabaisse of Provence. Guests will have a choice to either sample dishes with a "Tasting" plate or indulge in a "Degustation" plate. All food and drink will be available for purchase with Mariannes, the official currency of Le Taste of France Show.
Le Taste of France Show will also feature live, contemporary and signature French Music; Petanque Exhibitions (a national French pastime); a French Flea Market symbolic of Paris' famous "Marche aux Puces"; a French Bulldog Dog Show and much more to be announced.
Chefs participating in Le Taste of France Show come from very prestigious culinary stock. Among the confirmed Chefs:
- Jacques Pepin - Legendary Chef and T.V. personality
- Marc Murphy - Executive Chef and Owner of Benchmarc Restaurants (Landmarc and Ditch Plains)
- Jean-Louis Gerin - "Chopped" Champion 2012 - TV Food-Network
- Jean-Louis Dumonet - Executive Chef of the Union Club
- Claude Godard – Chef/Owner of Bistro Madison and Jeanne et Gaston restaurants
- Ariane Daguin - Food maven and Founder of D'Artagnan
- Members of Les Maitres Cuisiniers de France and l'Academie Culinaire de France, two organizations representing the top French chefs in the world.
New Chefs to be announced daily at LeTasteofFrance.com!
Le Taste of France Show will benefit Action Against Hunger. New Yorkers, Chefs, Foodies and Francophiles will all unite for this very important cause.
WHEN:
General Events
Saturday, September 29, 2012 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, September 30, 2012 - 11:00am to 6:00pm
Special Evening
"La Soiree" Saturday, September 29th, 2012
"La Soiree" is the grand, all-inclusive, extravaganza of Le Taste of France Show. Bottles will pop at 6:30pm and flow until midnight. Music will be louder, the food richer and the mood a little more epicurean.
Free Tickets available online for a limited time only. Ticket prices will go up $10 every month leading up to the event, where tickets will be available at the door for $40. The earlier you reserve your tickets, the better the price will be. To learn more about tickets and Le Taste of France Show please visit us at LeTasteofFrance.com
Press Contact:
Aurelia Mas
(646) 801-4212
[email protected]
SOURCE French Media Events
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