Chef Jacques Haeringer Selected As Guest Chef For The 2004 Taste Of Vail

Jacques Haeringer, Chef de Cuisine of his familys Washington DC award-winning restaurant, LAuberge Chez Francois, has been selected by the Board of Directors to serve as Guest Chef at the 2004 Taste of Vail scheduled for April 7-10, 2004, in Vail, Colorado. A premier culinary event, the Taste of Vail showcases wineries and restaurants in the Colorado area and features outstanding guest chefs from across the country. Major sponsors include American Express, Wine Spectator Magazine and Marriott Hotels.

As a guest chef of the 2004 event, Jacques Haeringer be the Featured Chef for one of two special luncheon scheduled during the three-day event. The 3-4 course menu will be a signature menu specially created by Chef Jacques for the Taste of Vail. Haeringer will also be participating in the Grand Tasting on the events final evening, preparing small samplings of one of his favorite dishes. He will be joined by over 30 of the Vail areas finest restaurants showcasing some of their creations.

Whether in his role as a successful restaurateur, award-winning chef or in the family kitchen, Jacques Haeringer has inspired millions with his love of cooking. As chef de cuisine at LAuberge Chez Frangois, his familys legendary French restaurant, Haeringer has been sharing the joy that accompanies a great meal with patrons for years. He shares this passion to consumers through his cookbooks and television show, Two for Tonight, which airs nationally on public television.

Because Haeringer believes that Love Begins in the Kitchen, he has created a surprisingly simple guide to planning and preparing meals that create a sense of celebration, whether the meal is for two or 22. By following Haeringers clear and simple instructions, both new and experienced cooks can perfect their culinary techniques while enjoying wonderful, stress-free dining experiences. Through his website, www.LoveBeginsintheKitchen.com, Haeringer provides the home cook with everything they need to create their own celebrations through culinary tips, advice, monthly recipes and products.

Jacques Haeringer has been featured on NBCs Today Show, Fox News, and CNN. He has appeared in Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Southern Living, Cosmopolitan, Bridal Guide, Wine & Spirits, Better Homes and Gardens and InTouch magazines. LAuberge Chez Francois, founded by Francois Haeringer in post World War II America, is the favorite restaurant of celebrities, foreign dignitaries and power brokers in Washington DC. Nestled among the lush green hills of Northern Virginia, this charming French country inn provides a wonderful dining experience in a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. Over the years, LAuberge Chez Francois has received numerous awards and accolades and is featured often in magazines such as Bon Appetit, Washingtonian, and Gourmet and regularly holds a top spot in Zagats Survey. Jacques and staff have been awarded AAAs Four Diamond Award for their outstanding service and quality for 10 years in a row and readers of Washingtonian recently voted LAuberge Chez Francois the number one restaurant in Washington DC, as well as Best Service, Best for Special Occasions, Best French Restaurant, Best Maitre d/Host and Most Romantic.