A Backstage Culinary Pass For Your Favorite Gourmet

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH A GIFT CERTIFICATE
FROM LECOLE DES CHEFS

Finding the perfect gift for the passionate cook can be quite a challenge. Why not fulfill your favorite gourmets culinary fantasy by sending them into the kitchen of a world-class restaurant with L'Icole des Chefs?

L'Icole des Chefs, part of Relais & Chbteaux, offers amateur cooks the opportunity to become an intern in the kitchens of Mobil and Michelin-starred restaurants around the world including Jean Georges, La Maison Troisgros, Restaurant dal Pescatore and Restaurant Niechel. Interns can spend 2 days behind the scenes with the chef and kitchen team as they get an insiders view of fine cuisine.

This holiday season L'Icole des Chefs is offering a special Holiday Gift Package that includes a gift certificate for a 2-Day program and a chef jacket embroidered with the recipients name for $1,100  a savings of $300. The program may be taken at any participating restaurant in the world, subject to availability. The package comes in a lovely gift bag, and makes a wonderful presentation to surprise your loved one! Please call 877-334-6464 for details. Certain restrictions apply.

Gift certificates are valid for one year, and recipients may choose from restaurants worldwide based upon chef availability. Restaurants in the U.S. include Daniel, Jean Georges and Aureole (New York); Gary Danko (San Francisco); The French Laundry (Napa Valley); Charlie Trotters, Everest and Les Nomades (Chicago); Inn at Little Washington (VA); LOrangerie and Patina (Los Angeles); The Ryland Inn (NJ) and Seegers (Atlanta) as well as 16 other countries including Canada.

This is not a typical cooking course  interns may spend up to ten hours a day alongside the crew, sharing in the excitement of preparing fine cuisine. Dressed in whites, interns become an instant part of the kitchen staff, working their way through the various stations such as garde manger, saucier, meat and pastry. Five-day programs are also available. Some restaurants will accept two interns for those wishing to share this with a loved one or friend. For more information please call toll free 877-334-6464 or visit www.ecoledeschefs.com. Photos available upon request.

Relais & Chbteaux is the prestigious global association of 469 privately owned hotels and acclaimed restaurants of charm and prestige in 51 countries around the world. Founded in France and headquartered in Paris, the association serves as an ambassador for the French art de vivre and the highest culinary standards. Relais Gourmands, a group within the association, consists of the worlds finest dining establishments celebrating the fine art of gastronomy epitomizing the good life.

LEcole des Chefs is a culinary cooking program within the association. For information call 800 735 2478 or consult the web site at www.relaischateaux.com, relaisgourmands.com or ecoledeschefs.com.

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