Dos Brisas Joins Prestigious Association†
The Inn at Dos Brisas in Brenham, Texas was recently named a new member of Relais & Chateaux, the prestigious association of fine hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55 countries. The Inn was one of 34 new members from such countries as Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy and the U.S. To qualify, hotels and restaurants must assemble a file attesting to their exclusivity and are visited anonymously. The new members must demonstrate quality and five ideals ñ sense of place, harmony, being, personal generosity and fellowship. www.dosbrisas.com.
Buen Viaje
Frequent travelers to Mexico City might be interested in a new book, Good Food in Mexico City: A Guide to Food Stalls, Fondas and Fine Dining. The guidebook is penned by Nicholas Gilman, a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and is the first comprehensive guide to the city in English. Visit the authorís website at www.mexicocityfood.net. The book may be purchased at www.amazon.com.
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Culinary†Tours
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Mexico
Culinary Adventures Inc. hosts the following tours:
->Discovering Mexicoís Chocolate Legacy with Master Chocolatier Elaine Gonzalez
May 11-18
->Chefsí Trip to San Miguel
April 3-10
->Classes with Diana Kennedy
July 13-19
->CIA/Viking trip to Tlaxcala and Pueblo
September 19-27
For more info, visit www.marilyntausend.com or call Culinary Adventures Inc at 253.851.7676.
France
Seasons of Provence Cooking School and Mas de Cornud Country Inn
www.mascornud.com
Culinary Provence
September 2008
www.provencewest.com
U.S.
New York Culinary Tour hosted by Iron Chef competitor Kent Rathbun of Dallasí Abacus and Jasperís
March 7-10
For more info: 866.953.3111 or donnat@abacus-restaurant.com
Culinary vacations in Vermont, Sicily and Tuscany
www.italyonaplate.com
www.culinaryvermont.com
Culinary Vacations Inc.
Easter in Asheville March 21-23
Tuscany May 25-30
www.culinaryvacationsinc.com
Culinary Insitute of Americaís (CIA) Sophisticated Palate 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.†For fees and more info, visit www.ciachef.edu†
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.†Check the website at www.lakeaustin.com for the complete Culinary Experience schedule and information.
All Over
Bike Riders Tours
www.bikeriderstours.com
The group ads tours in Croatia, Mexico, Argentina and South Africa.
