

	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bordeaux and Cheese Festival at Sofitel City Centre Hotel 29th April to 4th May 2006
	Dubai, United Arab Emirates – March, 2006 These classic companions will be combined by famous celebrity chef Gérard Baud from 29^th April to 4^th May 2006, bringing a superb menu of unique cheese-based dishes, along with specially selected wines from Bordeaux. Founder of the award wining cheese and wine restaurant, Baud & Millet in Bordeaux, Chef Gérard enjoys world wide acclaim for his culinary expertise and has taught in hotel and catering colleges for many years in Mauritius, Costa Rica, West Africa and the Dutch West Indies. Chef Baud has also hosted gourmet television shows from France to Canada and Japan where numerous TV programs made him a house-hold name. Don’t miss your chance to meet Chef Gérard Baud in person and experience this master at work. To sample his culinary delights during the promotion, visit Sofitel City Centre Hotel. La Villa will be serving some of his signature Cheese based dishes complemented with a fine selection of wine. The Bordeaux Business Lunch is available between 12:30 to 3:30 pm at Dhs. 85/- per person, or try the à-la-carte dinner menu. The skills of Chef Baud can also be tasted at Churchill’s Sports Bar with cheese and beer, or al the Martini Lounge with cheese and cocktails. For further details or reservations please call us on 04 6038080 or email annette@sofitel.ae END.
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