The focus is on La Belle Ville
by Nancy Snipper
This
year’s festival (15th edition from
February 20 to March 2, 2014) is bringing on some
heavy-weight local chefs for some heavenly cuisine. The Festival’s advisory
committee chef in command, Jean-Pierre Curtat from the Casino de Montréal has
made Montreal, the shiniest star attraction.
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| Jean-Pierre Curtat |
As they cook up their meals in
over 48 restaurants and venues, expect to be accompanied to the music of famous
artists and media personalities. Luminaries
in the food biz during the series of Amitiés
gourmande Air France, Montreal-San Francisco ( the featured American City)
and the amazing Coup de chapeau a Haïti (Hats off to Haiti) will also
feel enriched knowing that seven more savoury events are planned so that the
galaxy of top chefs can share their fare with all of Montreal.
Haiti’s
Stephan Berrouet Durand, chef of the Plaza Hôtel in Port-au-Prince and
ambassador of Haitian cuisine has created a 3-course Haitian-style menu and as
you dine, expect to be treated to the stunning sounds of. Haitian troubadours:
Saturday March 1 at 6:30 at Marché Bonsecours. This affair is just one of the exciting events
that also put the table spotlight on bread, cheeses, Louisiana and more.
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| Stephan Berrouet Durand |
There
are also all kinds of overnight packages for out-of-towners and locals too wanting
to taste the very finest this extraordinary food-extravaganza-side of the
Festival serves up in the chicest and earthiest of ways. Of course lots of the
finest winery wines will be served.
As
well, there will be a prestigious gastronomic event sponsored by Centreaid of
Greater Montreal, on February 18th at the Société des Arts
Technologiques (1201 Boulevard Saint-Laurent) from 6pm-10pm.
Get
your tickets and all mouth-watering information by visiting montrealenlumiere.com/lumière. Call
1-855-790-1245.
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