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Notables: Travel and Spa
Culinary Travel at the CIA Greystone in Napa Valley
Searching for a vacation with a culinary bent? Then check out the the Culinary Insitute of Americaís (CIA) Sophisticated Palate program. The new program offers a first-class experience combining the best of Napa Valley with CIA curricula developed by nationally-acclaimed wine and food educator John Ash. Participants will attend famed CIA culinary classes and complementary activities.†
††† A typical day for the participant commences with an invigorating breakfast before heading to Greystoneís teaching kitchens for hands-on exploration of fresh, seasonal cuisine with Chef Ash and the CIAís renowned chef-instructors. Participants will also attend seminars and tour vineyards and farm markets as part of this exclusive opportunity to explore the splendors of Californiaís wine country.†
††† Laura Pickover, director of the CIAís Food Enthusiast Program, says the program† ìcombines the CIAís unparalleled education with the opportunity to fully indulge a passion for food, wine, cooking and elegant accommodations.î
Courses and dates include Savoring the Flavors of Spain and Portugal (November 13-16 2007 and January 15-18, 2008), Exploring the Tastes of Southeast Asia (December 4-7 2007 and March 4-7, 2008), A Taste of Northern California (October 23-26, 2007 and February 12-15, 2008),† Ancient Cookfire (January 24-25, 2008)†and Cooking for the Next Half of Your Life (December 13-14, 2007 and†February 21-22, 2008).
For fees and more info, visit www.ciachef.edu
Gingerbread and Facials
Enjoy HOLIDAY SPA TREATMENTS at the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas through the end of November. Delight in a pedicure, facial or sweet exfoliation scented with brown sugar and cinnamon. In December, featured treatments will include gingerbread. Pedicure $60, exfoliation $100, facial $120. 702. 567.4600, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson, NV 89011
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/lake_las_vegas/.†
Sign me up for Ted Allen!
Lake Austin Spa Resort, recently named the #9 destination spa in the world in†Travel + Leisureís readers' survey and the #2 destination spa in North America by Conde Nast Traveler, announces its chef lineup for its 2007-2008 Culinary Experience program. The program features a week full of special guest chefs, cooking demonstrations and activities beginning the second Monday of every month.†
††† Joining executive chef Terry Conlan is a list of renown restaurateurs and cookbook authors, James Beard award-winners and nationally-known celebrity chefs†like Rob Kaufelt of Murrayís Cheese in NYC and Josh Watkins, executive chef at Austinís Driskill Grill in November.†December brings to Austin†Ted Allen (judge on Bravoís hit show Top Chef and former food and wine specialist on Queer Eye), and Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, authors of the Ultimate Cookbook series. January features Patricia Yen (NYC Chef and author of Everyday Asian) and Jeff Blank of Hudsonís on the Bend. In February see Sara Moulton, host of Saraís Secrets on The Food Network.†
††† Check the website at www.lakeaustin.com†for the complete Culinary Experience schedule and information.
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