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Mesdames, Mesdemoiselles and Messieurs,
As promised we are keeping you updated on events happening at Saint Jacques French Cuisine!
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South of France Annual Group Trip
July 18th - 27th
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Wine Dinner
Tuesday, August 17th
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Cooking Class
Wednesday, August 25th
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Wine Dinner
Wednesday, September 15th
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Cooking Class
Tuesday, September 28th
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As always we look forward to seeing you soon.
A Bientot,
Lil & Lori
Be sure to check out the slideshow
of pictures from this year's Alsace Trip.
CLICK HERE
Saint Jacques Annual French Trip
Featuring Provence & Cote d’Azur Region
Sunday,July 18th returning Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Sunday, July 18th
Afternoon departure from Raleigh.
Monday, July 19:
Arrival at Nice airport. Transfer to the modest boutique hotel du Patti in Grasse, welcome cocktail and check -in. Followed by our first French lunch on the cote d’Azur. You are now in France!
Free afternoon for settling in, and a guided visit of the medieval city of Grasse for whom ever feels strong enough. Early dinner and a good nights sleep.
Tuesday, July 20:
Breakfast and departure for a guided visit of Nice, The English promenade, la place Massena, the port, the garibaldi place, le Mont boron (Wonderful scenic point of the entire French Riviera). A visit to the Matisse museum then a guided visit of the world renowned Saint Paul de Vence with lunch and free time in the village. Returning to the hotel for another wonderful dinner and relaxation.
Wednesday, July 21:
Breakfast and departure for the restaurant Moulin de Mougins (2 Michelin Stars) cooking class with the chef accompanied with wine. Little time to visit this historical windmill surroundings and garden, then lunch following at the Moulin.
Afternoon, a surprising way to visit the French Riviera, via air from helicopter. Returning back to the hotel for another great dinner.
Thursday, July 22, :
Breakfast and guided visit to Galimard Perfumerie in Grasse. (Perfume Capital of the World) where you will learn the different ways to create “extracts” for perfumes. Then you will be led to finally be able, with the help of a Nose (Professional perfume makers), to create your own perfume, with its own name and its own license number for you to reorder forever! (If you like your creation of course.).
Bus guided visit of Cannes, the capital of the stars (Film Festival). La croisette Boulevard, the palaces, beach with thin white sand, the street of the stars, Cannes festival, the port…etc
Lunch at The Hotel Martinez (La Palme d’or, 2 Michelin Stars) The restaurant has an open terrace and we will be on the second floor eating the utmost gourmet food while enjoying the yachts on the Mediterranean, all that from our seats. Free time following lunch for shopping, the beach or with the guide. Then return to the hotel for dinner and relaxing of course.
Friday, July 23:
Breakfast and departure for a guided visit of Monaco: The Palace on the “Rock”, the cathedral where Princess Grace is resting, the gardens, the changing of the Sentinelles, then a visit of the exclusive wine cellar of Louis XV then lunch at the Number 1 restaurant in the world, Louis XV Alain Ducasse (3 Michelin stars) Alain Ducasse is actually the only chef in the world to own 3 restaurants with 3 Michelin stars each (1 is in New York). Free time in Monaco for sightseeing, shopping or visiting the Casino. Returning to the hotel for dinner and relaxing.
Saturday, July 24:
Breakfast and departure for the Var region, Guided visit of the castle of Berne and its vineyards of 750 hectares, guided visit of the cellar and of course, wine tasting. Gastronomic lunch “al Fresco“ at the castle, then time for a light walk and shop at the gift shop on premise. Back to the hotel for dinner and relaxing on the terrace.
Sunday, July 25:
Breakfast and departure for Saint Maxime, with a little cruise of the so famous Saint Tropez bay is awaiting us. Guided visit of the historical part of the city. Lunch in Saint Tropez on the port, in an authentic local coastal restaurant. Free time following lunch then a scenic ride back to the hotel. An “early” dinner so that we can have an evening at the world renowned Arlette Gruss French Circus where a special seating is awaiting us.
Monday, July 26:
Breakfast, then off for a guided visit of one of the highest perched villages in the region Gourdon. Departing for an aperitif and lunch “poolside” at Madame Lacassagne’s (Mother of Saint-Jacques owner) in the village of Saint Jacques. Returning to the hotel, and for those interested a final guided tour of Grasse, and then dinner of course!
Tuesday, July 27 :
Breakfast then transfer to the airport in Nice to return to Raleigh.
The all inclusive price includes air fare, boutique hotel, ground transportation, all meals (with wine), all guided visits and excursions, taxes and fees.
If paying by credit card the price per person is $4995 (without airfare $3895). If paying by cash or check the price per person is $4875 (without airfare $3775).
(Single Supplement of $350)
This price is based on an exchange rate of 1.35 - 1.48 US dollar to the Euro. To reserve your space a $1000 non-refundable deposit is due.
A payment of 50% due by March 1st and the balance due by May 28th
Minimum 10 persons with a maximum of 25 persons
A Tribute to “Escoffier” Wine Dinner
As none of us professional can read the month of “August” and not think about our dear “Auguste Escoffier”. We decided this year to dedicate that month to him,
our Culinary Master (28 October 1846 – 12 February 1935)
French Chef and Culinary Writer, legendary figure among Chefs and Gourmands around the world and the leader in the development of modern French Cuisine. “The King of Chefs and Chef of the Kings”.
Each course for this wine dinner comes from the Escoffier Cook Book:
“Cookbook and Guide to the Fine Art of Cookery”
For this dinner, Lil went in a real journey and after a lot of work his goal took shape. Lil had the honor to sit down and share a one on one meeting with no less than Chef Escoffier great grandson who resides in the South of France and runs the Escoffier Museum. The different stories relating to the master overwhelmed Lil. “It was like sitting right across from a Saint, the Saint of any and every Chef’s soul”. Lil even pushed the envelope and came back with little individual packets signed by the hand of Michel Escoffier, our master descendant and will be sharing these with those attending the dinner. See you for the overwhelming fun.
Tuesday, August 17th 6:30pm
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Amuse Bouche
Montmartre Brut, Blanc de Blanc, Sparkling
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Oeufs Frits à la Verdi “Fried Stuffed Eggs”
Smoked ham and béchamel stuffed hard-boiled eggs served in a light crust
Saint Andre de Figuière, Magali, Cuvée Signature Rose 2009
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Cabillaud Crème Gratin “Creamed Cod with Gratin”
A gratin of braised cod, Mornay sauce and Duchesse potatoes
Saint Andre de Figuière, Valerie, Cuvée Signature Blanc 2008
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Granité
Homemade strawberry sorbet and champagne
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Blanquette de Veau à l’ancienne
“ Old Fashioned Blanquette Veal Breast”
A fabulous white tender veal stew with its sweet glazed Cipollini onions and
melting poached root vegetables
Saint Andre de Figuière, François, Cuvée Signature 2008
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Pêche Melba “Peach Melba”
Poached peaches served on vanilla ice cream and raspberry purée
homemade vanilla whipped cream
Marquis de la tour, Sparkling Rosé
$72.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
SAINT JACQUES COOKING CLASS
Wednesday, August 25th
4:30 – 6:30pm
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Vichyssoise
Another wonderful chilled summer soup
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Stuffed Salmon
Norwegian salmon filet in a napoleon with a salmon and seafood mousse.
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Thousand Layers Cream Cake
Thin crepes and sweet Mascarpone filling
Recipes and samplings of the above items
will be accompanied by our special
Saint Jacques wine selection
$48.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
Space is limited so please RSVP early
