"Springtime in New York": A Gastronomic Grand Chefs Experience

NEW YORK, NY - Relais & Ch�teaux, a prestigious global network of more than 500 luxury hotels and gourmet restaurants, will host its annual Grands Chefs Dinner on April 16, 2012 in New York City.

More than 40 renowned Relais & Ch�teaux Grands Chefs will gather from all corners of the world to participate in this unique event at New York's Gotham Hall. A gastronomic celebration hosted by Jaume T�pies, Chairman of the Board of Relais & Ch�teaux, will feature chefs from around the world including Emmanuel Stroobant, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael White, Christopher Kostow, and Norbert Niederkofler. The chefs will work together in teams of three to showcase their most exceptional, show-stopping dishes to be served at a decadent seated dinner.

The Grands Chefs of Relais & Ch�teaux are comprised of 160 of the best chefs on five continents including many culinary celebrities in their respective countries. They can be found in an array of cities covering eclectic ambiances from an ivy-covered inn, to a country house, at a seaside or riverbank resort. Combining tradition and modernity, and insisting on the finest produce from around the world, the Grands Chefs have worked as a family for several generations to create their own famous dynasties and legends. They are all shining examples to be emulated by generations of future chefs.

Participating Grands Chefs include: Andrew Fairlie (Restaurant Andrew Fairlie, UK), Annie F�olde & Riccardo Monco (Restaurant Enoteca Pinchiorri, Italy), Barbara Lynch (Menton, USA), C�sar Troisgros (Maison Troisgros, France), Christophe Bacqui� (H�tel du Castellet, France), Christopher Coutanceau (Restaurant Richard et Coutanceau, France), Christopher Kostow (Meadowood Napa Valley, USA), Claude Bosi (Hibiscus, England), Daniel Boulud (Daniel, USA), Edouard Loubet (La Bastide de Capelongue, Maison Edouard Loubet, France), Emmanuel Stroobant (Saint Pierre, Singapore), Emmanuel Renaut (Flocons de Sel, France), Gary Danko (Gary Danko, USA), Georges-Victor Schmitt (Soldat de l'an, France), Gunnar Thompson (Ch�teau du Sureau, USA), Hiroshi Yamaguchi (Kobe Kitano Hotel, Japan), Jacques Chibois (La Bastide Saint-Antoine, France), James Kent (Eleven Madison Park, USA), Jean-Andr� Charial (Oustau de Baumani�re, France), Jean-Georges Klein (L'Arnsbourg-Hotel K, France), Jean-Georges Vongerichten (Jean-Georges, USA), Jean Joho (Everest, USA), Jean-Luc Rocha (Ch�teau Cordeillan-Bages, France), Jonathan Cartwright (The White Barn Inn & Spa, USA), Jonathan Gushue (Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa, Canada), Joseph Lenn (Blackberry Farm, USA), Lanshu Chen (Le Mo�t, Taiwan), Marc Meneau (L'Esp�rance, France), Marc Meurin (Ch�teau de Beaulieu, France), Mark Ladner & Tony Scotto (Del Posto, USA), Michel Kayser (Restaurant Alexandre, France), Michael White (Marea, USA), Norbert Niederkofler (Hotel & Spa Rosa Alpina, Italy), Normand Laprise (Restaurant Toqu�!, Canada), Patrick Bertron (Le Relais Bernard Loiseau, France), Patrick Henriroux (La Pyramide, France), Patrick O'Connell (The Inn at Little Washington, USA), Peter Tempelhoff (The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, South Africa), Philippe Colinet & Yoshihiko Miura (Auberge des Templiers, France), St�phane Mazi�res (H�tel Le Toiny, Framce), Thomas B�hner (Restaurant La Vie, Deutschland), Thomas Henkelmann (Homestead Inn - Thomas Henkelmann, USA), Toni M�rwald (M�rwald �Kloster Und�, �sterreich), William Bradley (Addison, USA), and Yoshinori Shibuya (La B�casse, Japan).

Relais & Ch�teaux is an exclusive collection of 518 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. Established in France in 1954, the Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character. Furthermore, Relais & Ch�teaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for, and a personal commitment to, ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony.

To choose Relais & Ch�teaux is to experience an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Ch�teaux offers a chance to explore the Route du Bonheur and discover a special place in a variety of destinations. The Relais & Ch�teaux signature reflects this ambition: "ALL AROUND THE WORLD, UNIQUE IN THE WORLD."

A limited allotment of tickets is available for purchase at: www.relaischateaux.com/newyork

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels.

For a complete list of participating chefs in the 2012 Grands Chefs Dinner please visit: www.relaischateaux.com/RelaisChateaux/NewYork/grandschefs.pdf �
For information or reservations, call 800-735-2478 or refer to www relaischateaux com

DETAILS:

WHEN: Grand Chefs Dinner, Monday, April 16, 2012
6:30PM - Cocktails
8:00PM - Seated Dinner

WHERE: Grands Chefs Dinner
Gotham Hall
1356 Broadway//New York, NY

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