Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Paris Restaurants, and Cafes

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Friday, October 26, 2012

Certificate of Proficiency in Italian Cuisine: winter session

Certificate of Proficiency in Italian Cuisine: winter session

18-26 February 2013

Certificated Chefs and board of examiners of the 2012 autumn session.
We’ve only just ended the autumn session of the Certificate of Proficiency in Italian Cuisine (C.P.I.C.) and it’s already time to open admission to the winter session, which will run from February 18-26, 2013.
Chefs from all over the world will apply their knowledge of Italian cuisine during a week of cooking courses, refining their already professional experience in the preparation of dishes that have made the Italian cuisine renowned the world over.

At the end of the preparatory course, one or two days of an exam period tests the chefs on the experience they gained in their years as Italian chefs abroad, as well as on what they learn at Academia Barilla. In passing the exam, they become ambassadors of real Italian cuisine in the world.



The exam consists of a theoretical portion to test knowledge of typical Italian products, and a practical portion, where each chef prepares a typical and traditional Italian menu.


Don’t miss out! Sign up today to become an ambassador of real Italian cuisine in the world.

The Napa Valley's Finest Blend: 2012 Signature Events and Festivals

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The Napa Valley's Finest Blend: 2012 Signature Events and Festivals

This Year's Food, Wine, Arts, Wellness and Time-Honored Holiday Celebrations

01.01.12
Calendars, prepare - the Napa Valley’s famed summer concerts, harvest season’s wine festivities, and Cabernet Season’s film, art and food festivals offer a cuvee of sensory delights.
Spring and summer – While grapes gently ripen on the vines, fans can shop at farmers’ markets, hike, bike and kayak the area’s state parks and nature preserves, and experience the following spring and summer happenings:
  • Napa Valley Arts in April™ (April 1-30, 2012) - A celebration of the elemental connection between wine and the arts, this month-long program satisfies cultural cravings with an exploration of winery art installations, pop-up exhibitions and tastings. Introduced in April 2011, Arts in April offers special access and packages to enjoy the Napa Valley Collection, making it the perfect time to get a dose of Napa Valley culture. http://visitnapavalley.com/artsinapril
  • Auction Napa Valley 2012 - The American Wine Classic (MAY 31-JUNE 3, 2012) – Recognized as the charity event of the season, Auction Napa Valley brings wine lovers and winemakers together to celebrate the best Napa Valley has to offer with four days of: insider's access into the cool cellars and warm hospitality of renowned Napa Valley vintners; parties ranging from blue-jeans casual to wear-your-finest formal, hosted by the people behind some of the world's most recognized wines; and more than 250 auction lots ranging from a single case of wine to one-of-a-kind trips. www.napavintners.com
  • Napa Valley Festival Del Sole (July 13-22, 2012) - Set among lush rolling foothills and breathtaking vineyard landscapes, Napa Valley Festival del Sole brings together music, dance, fine wine and cuisine, and unique lifestyle programs for a 10-day experience. Currently in its seventh year, the 2012 festival includes performances by internationally renowned soloists, orchestras, ballet companies, and jazz and popular music artists, all held in settings as diverse as candlelit wine cellars and outdoor amphitheatres. Featured artists include Joshua Bell, Danielle de Niese, Susan Graham, Nathan Gunn, Lisa Delan, Angel Romero, Nina Kotova, Hélène Grimaud, Philharmonia Baroque, the Russian National Orchestra, dancers from the Bolshoi Ballet and more. www.festivaldelsole.org
  • Music in the Vineyards (Aug. 1-19, 2012) - This three-week celebration features nearly 40 renowned musicians from around the globe in a variety of stunning outdoor “vineyard venues.” Music in the Vineyards, now in its 18th season, brings together nationally recognized musicians in winery settings in which both performers and audiences experience chamber music as it was originally intended. www.napavalleymusic.org.
Enriching Cabernet Season Happenings – The season that follows “Crush” offers the valley a little time to relax once wines are poured into barrels.
  • Napa Valley Film Festival (Nov. 7-11, 2012) – For the second year now, Napa Valley Film Festival showcases the best in new independent filmmaking and world cinema alongside acclaimed food and wine. The festival provides visitors with the opportunity to attend film screenings throughout the Napa Valley’s distinct and charming communities, to get up close and personal with filmmakers and to enjoy exclusive epicurean adventures crafted for festival attendees. www.napavalleyfilmfest.org
  • Flavor! Napa Valley (Nov. 14-18, 2012) – Flavor! Napa Valley festival showcases the legendary food and wine talents of the Napa Valley - a region that earned 14 Michelin restaurant stars for 2012 – and offers a five-day series of epicurean and oenophile events, hosted at the Silverado Resort & Spa, the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (CIA)and at local vineyards, wineries, restaurants, farms and artisanal food purveyors. Net proceeds from the event will support programs and scholarships at the CIA’s Greystone Campus. www.flavornapavalley.com
Spirited Holidays –The Napa Valley’s holiday traditions include quirky lighted tractor parades and magical winter wonderlands complete with horse-drawn carriage rides, as well as festive winery parties and special holiday dinners prepared by celebrated chefs.
  • Yountville’s 23rd Annual Festival of Lights (NOV. 23, 2012) & WINTERSCAPE (December 2012) - Kick off the holiday season at the 23rd Annual Festival of Lights in Yountville, and watch as this charming Napa Valley town transforms into a glowing winter wonderland. Throughout December, Yountville’s Winterscape provides a range of holiday entertainment including carolers, horse-drawn carriage rides, food and wine events and a visit with Santa. www.Yountville.com
  • Calistoga Tractor Parade (Dec. 1, 2012) - The 17th Annual Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade is the ultimate small-town holiday experience. Vintage and modern tractors, antique trucks and construction equipment bedecked with dazzling lights roll down Calistoga's scenic main street to celebrate the season and the city's agricultural heritage in the most Calistoga way. This popular and charming Napa Valley event gets bigger and better every year and is perfect for the whole family. Local merchants stay open late for holiday shopping and offer spiced cider, Christmas cookies and other sweet treats. www.CalistogaVisitors.com
  • NAPA’S Holiday HISTORIC B&B Tour and Taste Event (DEC. 1, 2012) - Featuring food and wine pairings from the City of Napa’s premiere chefs and winemakers, each of the 12 historic Napa inns pull out all of the stops for the holidays, with festive lights and entertainment - live music, choral ensembles, pastry demonstrations and even mini massages. Buses and shuttles provide complimentary transportation between inns, and tickets include food, wine and access to all B&B tours. www.NapaHolidayTour.com
  • The Twelve Days of Christmas at Meadowood (2 weeks in December 2012) - Guests are invited to attend Meadowood’s signature holiday culinary extravaganza as a dozen of the country's most renowned chefs collaborate with 12 of Napa Valley's preeminent vintners to present holiday feasts on 12 festive December evenings. Along with Christopher Kostow, Chef at The Restaurant at Meadowood – which has earned a Michelin Three-Star rating– the events feature cuisine from world-celebrated chefs and Napa Valley vintners. www.meadowood.com
  • Napa Valley Restaurant Month (Jan. 1-31, 2013) - Throughout January, the Napa Valley offers unique dining opportunities and special menus at some of the region’s most notable restaurants. These special dining opportunities offer new ways for culinary adventures to access Napa Valley’s acclaimed dining scene. www.VisitNapaValley.com
  • Napa Truffle Festival (Jan. 18-21, 2013) - A celebration of food, wine and truffles, the third annual Napa Truffle Festival is presented once again by the American Truffle Company featuring a unique gathering of leading truffle cultivation experts and scientists, along with internationally renowned Michelin-star chefs and special guests from the food and wine world. Events include Michelin Star dining experiences, cultivation and culinary seminars, cooking classes, a truffle orchard tour excursion and an epicurean marketplace. www.napatrufflefestival.com
A full calendar can be found online at www.legendarynapavalley.com, along with seasonal packages and offers from Napa Valley’s resorts, B&Bs and inns.
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About The Napa Valley
The Napa Valley is home to the founders of America's fine wine industry – legendary entrepreneurs who showed the world that the art of winemaking had crossed continents. Prized for its natural beauty, phenomenal culinary scene (14 Michelin Stars awarded for 2012), world-class hotel accommodations, robust arts community, and one-of-a-kind wellness experiences including the region's famed spas, mud baths and healing geo-thermal springs, The Napa Valley is the official wine region of the 34th annual America's Cup, and in partnership with San Francisco, is internationally recognized as one of only nine Great Wine Capitals. Visit www.VisitNapaValley.com for more information or to download the award-winning Visit Napa Valley Mobile App and join "The Napa Valley" community on Facebook, and follow @LegendaryNapa on Twitter.
Contact:

Margaux Lushing, Visit Napa Valley
707-260-0114 / margaux@legendarynapavalley.com

Jeanette Chin, MMGY Global - Public Relations
917-538-3266 / jchin@mmgyglobal.com

55th Anniversary of the iconic, original WHOPPER® sandwich. BURGER KING

Two Limited-Time-Only WHOPPER® Sandwiches and Retro Packaging to Honor AMERICA’S FAVORITE BURGERTM


MIAMI – October 25, 2012 – The HOME OF THE WHOPPER® is preparing a celebration in honor of its beloved, signature sandwich that is fit for a king! Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) today proudly unveiled plans to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the iconic, original WHOPPER® sandwich. BURGER KING® restaurant guests nationwide can now enjoy three new, limited-time menu items in commemorative retro-style anniversary packaging, with more exciting anniversary-related announcements planned for the coming weeks.

“The WHOPPER® Sandwich has been the iconic flagship of the BURGER KING® menu since its introduction in 1957,” said Flavia Faugeres, executive vice president and global chief marketing officer, Burger King Worldwide. “We invite consumers to join us in celebrating this milestone with delicious, new limited-time products created in honor of AMERICA’S FAVORITE BURGERTM.”

The new 55th Anniversary limited-time-only menu offerings include a line of great-tasting products freshly prepared for guests to enjoy in fun, retro-style packaging:

  • Wisconsin White Cheddar WHOPPER® Sandwich ~ The newest addition to the fire-grilled menu includes the Wisconsin White Cheddar WHOPPER® Sandwich prepared with fire-grilled, USDA-certified ground beef, topped with thick-cut hardwood smoked bacon, natural Wisconsin white cheddar cheese, juicy tomatoes, freshly cut lettuce, crunchy pickle slices, sliced red onions, all on a toasted sesame seed bun. Also available as a WHOPPER JR.® Sandwich. (Suggested retail price starts at $4.49 and $2.19 respectively).

  • ANGRY WHOPPER® Sandwich ~ The heat is on as BK® invites guests to fire up their taste buds by bringing back the popular ANGRY WHOPPER® Sandwich. Prepared with fire-grilled, USDA-certified ground beef, thick-cut hardwood smoked bacon, melted Habanero cheese, jalapeño slices, spicy onion petals, red ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce and angry sauce, all served on a toasted sesame seed bun. Also available as a WHOPPER JR.® Sandwich. (Suggested retail price starts at $4.49 and $2.19 respectively).

  • Seasoned Sweet Potato Curly Fries ~ A new “twist” on the popular sweet potato fries, this savory sweet alternative is seasoned to perfection with a blend of spices and served hot and fresh each day. (Suggested retail price starts at $1.89).

The new, commemorative WHOPPER® 55th Anniversary menu items are available for a limited-time-only at participating BK® restaurants nationwide. So stop by a local BURGER KING® restaurant to sample the new menu items and join in the celebration of AMERICA’S FAVORITE BURGERTM.

ABOUT BURGER KING WORLDWIDEFounded in 1954, BURGER KING® (NYSE: BKW) is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world. The original HOME OF THE WHOPPER®, the BURGER KING® system operates in over 12,600 locations serving over 11 million guests daily in 86 countries and territories worldwide. Approximately 94 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have been in business for decades. To learn more about Burger King Worldwide, please visit the company's website at www.bk.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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CONTACT:Kristen Hauser, Coyne PR 305/378-7457 khauser@coynepr.comBKW Communications 305/378-7277 mediainquiries@whopper.com

Saturday, October 20, 2012

NEW PRODUCTS, NEW CONCEPTS AND NEW IDEAS ABOUND AT THE 76TH ANNUAL WESTERN FOODSERVICE & HOSPITALITY EXPO

NEW PRODUCTS, NEW CONCEPTS AND NEW IDEAS ABOUND AT THE 76TH ANNUAL WESTERN FOODSERVICE & HOSPITALITY EXPO

August 21, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact
Amy Riemer, Media Relations
978-475-4441 (office)
978-502-4895 (cell)
amy@riemercommunications.com
ANAHEIM, CA August 21, 2012 - Thousands of restaurant and foodservice industry professionals enjoyed three days of tasting new products, meeting with new vendors and attending education programs offering new concepts at the 76th annual Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo which was held at the Anaheim Convention Center, August 12-14, 2012. The event was sponsored by the California Restaurant Association, a partner of the National Restaurant Association.
"This year's event was amazing, and we thank our exhibitors, our attendees, our speakers, and the California Restaurant Association. The event is more than a tradeshow; it is a complete learning experience that improves our attendees business throughout the year." said Ron Mathews, Industry Vice President for Reed Exhibitions' Foodservice Events. "Anaheim was a terrific venue. The event offered a dynamic meeting place with top education, thousands of products, networking opportunities, culinary demonstrations and more."
Many exhibitors commented that the turnout and lead quality was excellent. Bradley Mark, FogBusters, said "We've had a huge boost for our business. Not only have we made some direct sales, but we've collected over 200 leads." Melissa and Nick Stanton, CakePop Creations, commented, "The show has been great for us. The quality of leads has been outstanding. We've gotten offers from Sysco, Disney and some of the hotels. It was our first food show and it's definitely been a great success." Paul, Raaw Foods International also said, "As a small company that's trying to be a bigger fish in the pond, this has been a wonderful experience. I am extraordinarily pleased with the turnout and response."
Highlights of the event, included:
  • One of the highlights of the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo was the CRA Educational Foundation Culinary Clash: Battle Anaheim, where eight restaurants participated in a competition and fundraiser aimed at raising scholarship money for students interested in pursuing a career in the culinary arts and hospitality field. In only 45 minutes, each restaurant's teams consisting of a corporate chef, an executive and a student were asked to cook an amuse-bouche, a small appetizer that can be eaten in a few bites, and an entree, all while incorporating a Coca-Cola product. Daily Grill in Los Angeles took the prize for best use of a Coca-Cola product and for the best presentation and overall taste. Yard House Restaurants won the award for most money raised for the foundation. The $43,000 raised will go to the California Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, which awards college scholarships and developed the ProStart program that is offered in 80 California high schools.
  • A Hot Spot on the show floor was the new Food Trends Experience. Thousands of restaurant and foodservice professionals had the opportunity to see, taste, discover and learn about the new culinary innovations from 50 companies that will inspire creative and fresh menu ideas. The design and grouping of these new brands and unique foods created an intimate environment where buyers and sellers could connect face to face on how these foods can impact menus. Food Trends Experience added over 50 new food companies to the exhibit floor and created an atmosphere supporting distributor buyers, restaurant buyers, and all commercial foodservice buyers.
  • The Winners of the People's Choice Awards for the Innovative New Product Gallery were announced during the Show. Attendees voted for their favorite products. The first place winner was Edibles by Jack for The Edible Asian Spoon. The 2nd place winner was Stacked Wines, LLC for their Stacked Wine Bottles; and the 3rd place winner was Rao's Specialty Foods for their Rao's Italian Pepper, Mushroom & Onion Cooking Sauce. Mary Bette Forte with CTI Foods from Rancho Cucamonga, CA won a $250 shopping spree.
  • Thousands of attendees received free education at The Ferdinand Metz Foodservice Forum. One of the most popular sessions was The Fine Dining Panel: The Death of Fine Dining? Presented by Brad Metzger of Restaurant Solutions. Panelists included Casey Lane, The Tasting Kitchen, The Parish, Itri; Matt Erickson, SBE; David Lefevre, Manhattan Beach Post; Donato Poto, Providence Restaurant; and Paul Hibler, Pitrife Pizza and Suberba Snack Bar.
  • Expo Comida Latina - the only industry trade event focused on the Hispanic retail and foodservice markets offered thousands of new and traditional Hispanic flavors and products, along with hundreds of food options, product and services, education sessions on Hispanic market trends. Martita Jara, Season 8 Finalist, Food Network Star, conducted a cooking demonstration and tasting at the Expo.
  • At the close of the Show, the exhibitors of the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo donated thousands of pounds of food to David & Margaret Youth and Family Services located in La Verne, California. For over 100 years they have been providing hope, transforming lives and empowering children, youth and families through culturally diverse services that foster emotional, educational, spiritual and identity development.

About The Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo
The 2013 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo will be held Sunday, August 18 - Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The Show is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions, and sponsored by the California Restaurant Association. Reed Exhibitions produces several other foodservice events including the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show scheduled for Saturday, September 22 – Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL and the International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York to be held Sunday, March 3 – Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York. For more information on exhibiting or attending future events, call (888) 334-8705 or visit the official Show website at www.thefoodshows.com.

Roberto’s signature restaurant Celebrates 1st Year

Roberto’s signature restaurant in Long Street will celebrate its 1st birthday with two unique menus for the month which will be paired with the award winning wines from Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) - Jun 13, 2012 -
July 2012 sees Roberto’s signature restaurant, Long St, celebrate its first year of business by creating two unique menus for the month paired with the award-winning wines from Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek.

7 course birthday tasting menu, at R325.00 per person, includes a glass of Grande Provence wine with each dish, crayfish bisque, sautéed mushrooms, melanzane, Prawns Naçional, chorizo, Portuguese steak and then raspberry tiramisu.

The 3 course birthday menu, also ideal for lunch, is R175.00 per person and includes one glass of Grande Provence wine with the meal to pair with either the 3 Prawns Naçional, the Portuguese steak or the raspberry tiramisu.

On the evening of 4 and 20 July the Grande Provence team will be on hand to welcome guests on an educational wine journey and throughout July, Grande Provence wines will carry a special birthday discount on each bottle sold at Roberto’s.

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This press release has been distributed on behalf of our client, Roberto’s signature restaurant

For reservations:
Tel: +27 21 424 1195
Email: bookings@robertodecarvalho.co.za
Website: www.robertodecarvalho.co.za
48 Long Street, Cape Town (Cnr. Long & Hout Street)

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