Never satisfied with simply great, French Institute Alliance Française has stepped up their spring events with a partnership with Food and Wine Magazine to present two exciting programs in their 2014 Art de Vivre Series for food and wine lovers like you and me.
À table !
The Art of French Dessert: Cronuts, Chocolate, Pastries
Dominique Ansel, Jacques Torres & Zachary Golper• Wed, May 7
The Greats of French Cuisine in NY
Alain Ducasse, Anita Lo & Maguy Le Coze • Wed, June 4
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Wine Tour de France
Bordeaux Smackdown: 2009 vs. 2010 Vintages • Thu, May 1
The Secrets to Drinking Top French Wine in NY • Thu, May 15
Tasty Terroirs • Thu, June 12
So we say Sante! --- Cheers! More Information Here
We have always loved the Art de Vivre - Art of Living - programs held in the fabulous Skyroom at French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) in New York City.
A gem of the New York, well the North American, cultural scene FIAF is ardently purposeful in their presentation of all things beautifully French throughout the year.
Of course we love the wine events most of all and the incredible Bastille Day celebrations. This years wine events are exceptional.
Starting with Bordeaux Smackdown: 2009 vs. 2010 Vintages
Thursday, May 1 at 7pm – Yes as of this writing there were a few tickets left.
With Hortense Bernard and Louis Kressmann. Moderated by Lawrence Marcus.
These years have been two of the most important vintages in Bordeaux in decades. The tasting is bound to be exceptional.
"Savor the differences among four wines from both the 2009 and 2010 Bordeaux vintages, widely hailed as two of the region’s finest years in the last century with experts Hortense Bernard, General Manager at Millesima USA LLC and Louis Kressmann, Regional Manager at Dreyfus, Ashby & Co. Moderated by Lawrence Marcus, Senior Digital Editor at FOOD & WINE Magazine."
"Tasting features a flight of eight wines paired with delicious breads and a selection of cheese and charcuterie. Cheeses will be presented by highly regarded Maître Fromager Max McCalman."
"Bordeaux Smackdown generously sponsored by Millesima. Cheeses provided by Président Specialty Cheeses and charcuterie provided by D’Artagnan. Bread provided by Bien Cuit."
On Thursday, May 15 at 7pm is The Secrets to Drinking Top French Wine in NY withnoted New York Sommeliers Pascaline Lepeltier, John Ragan and Bernard Sun. Moderated by Food and Wine executive wine editor Ray Isle.
You will learn so much from this team.
"Tasting features a flight of six wines paired with delicious breads and a selection of cheese and charcuterie. Cheeses will be presented by highly regarded Maître Fromager Max McCalman." If you have never seen Max speak he is wonderful. Not to be missed.
And last but not least, the event that we will be attending…
Tasty Terroirs, Thursday, June 12 at 7pm with Ray Isle and Elizabeth Chubbuck.
We always say vive la difference and are excited to learn more about the many exciting terroirs in France.
"Tasting features a flight of six wines paired with delicious breads and a selection of cheese and charcuterie.
The tasting will be led by Ray Isle, executive wine editor at FOOD & WINE Magazine, whose perspective and commentary on wine we love. Cheeses will be presented by Elizabeth Chubbuck, Director of Wholesale at Murray’s Cheese at store we all adore.
French Institute
Alliance Française (FIAF)
22 East 60th Street, NYC
212 355 6100
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