Upcoming Event: 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau

Friday, November 21
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Washington Club
15 Dupont Circle
Washington, D.C. 20036

Purchase tickets now:
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Or by phone at 301-340-7855

Ticket Price:
$70 for FICS & FACC members
$80 for non-members

Business attire is required for this event.

Parking is available at Central Parking located at 11 Dupont Circle next to The Washington Club (entrance of the garage is on New Hampshire Avenue across from the Jury’s Hotel).

Parking vouchers will be available for $10 at the Club.

2008 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebrates D.C., MD and VA Professionals in the French Tradition

Join the French International Culinary Society and the French-American Chamber of Commerce for a gourmet networking affair. Connect with other professionals from the Nation’s Capital area and be treated to a gastronomic excursion prepared by rising star chefs of Washington’s restaurant scene while sipping the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau wine harvest, as well as several other international wines and trendy cocktails made with ultra premium French vodka. Enjoy a Saint-Germain-des-Prés style celebration with live Jazz music and traditional bistro offerings that will include cassoulet, onion & bacon tarts, seared salmon & braised cabbage, veal stew, taboule provencal, fennel confit, potato gratin, endive & walnut salad, mini pastries & petit fours, and a perfect cup of espresso coffee.

Featuring:

David Deshaies, Executive Chef, Michel Richard Citronelle
Patrick Barney, President, Pour Vous Travel & Gourmet Society
Hugh Cossard, Founder & President, FoodExpression
Francois Dionot, President & Director, L’Academie de Cuisine
Peter L’Heureux, Chef Owner, Cuisine Mondiale
Thomas Horsey, District Manager, Rodney Strong Wine Estates
Zina Mashin, President, Emperor’s Brand LLC
Simon Ndjiki, Chef de Cuisine, Bistrot Lepic
Victor Obadia, President, Silver Spoon Inc.
Patrick Orange, Chef Owner, La Chaumiere Restaurant
Arnaud Perreau, Executive Chef, Pesce Bistro
Claudio Pirollo, Chef Partner, Et Voila!
Arthur Ringel, Executive Chef, Napoleon Bistro
Frank Simu, Chef de Cuisine, The Washington Club
Nicolas Stephaneli, Chef, Mio Restaurant
 (more participants to be added)

This is an opportunity to meet business and political leaders offering guidance, as well as facilitate new contacts that will enhance your professional strengths. In addition, leading businesses will showcase their services and executives for face-to-face introductions. The evening also will feature a silent auction to benefit the FICS' education fund, an exhibition of French artisan offerings, a professional portrait shoot and a gourmet espresso bar.

Thank you to our sponsors: