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“Le Marché de Noël”

A holiday market celebrating French gastronomy

The Washington Club and French International Culinary Society invite you to join them for a very special brunch-style event.

Sunday, December 18, 2011
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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

Price: $50 per person

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The Chef members of the French International Culinary Society are coming together once again to recreate this century-old French tradition. An important ritual in many French villages and towns, “Le Marché de Noël” is an opportunity for artisans to gather and showcase their trades in the spirit of holiday giving.

This fun gourmet event is just in time for that last-minute holiday shopping, where you will find unusual and rare gift ideas – many of which are not available anywhere else – while sampling French wine and specialties from the area’s top chefs.

The event will feature art, fashion, live music, chef tables, a brunch-style buffet, Mimosas, French wines, exclusive retailers and a silent auction.

“Le Marché de Noël” is an elegant event with casual seating. It is appropriate to enjoy simply as a gourmet affair, or just to take advantage of the special purchase opportunities. Club dress code applies.

Les Chefs

Raymond Campet  La Côte D'Or
Hugh Cossard  FoodExpression
Florence Devilliers  Le Lavandou
Francois Dionot  L’Académie de Cuisine
Jacques Haeringer  L’Auberge Chez François
Daniel Labonne  Bistro Labonne
Patrick Moulet  Petits Plats
Simon N'djiki-Nya  Bistrot Lepic
Patrick Orange  La Chaumière
Joseph Poupon  Patisserie Poupon
Frank Simu  The Washington Club

Le Maestro

Piano performance by Christian Dallas Blakely
Frederic Chopin
Franz Liszt
Yann Tiersen
& Ludivico Einaudi

Les Bonnes Affaires

Betsy Fisher, Designer Clothing

Shana Kroiz, Handmade, artesian jewelry

Janice Fine European Linen

The Daily Rider DC, High end bicycle products for the daily commuter

The Washington Club, TWC Brand products

L’Auction

Art auction of rare and unusual fine art prints, collectible lithographs and original work of art by Gary Benfield, Marie Boisson, George Braque, Bernard Buffet, Marc Chagall, Erte, Louis Icart, Joan Miro, Alphone Mucha, Sam Park, Pablo Picasso, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Michael Rozenvain, Auguste Rodin and Iztak Tarkay.