EVENT DETAILS
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9
6:00 – 9:00 PM
THE WESTIN BOSTON WATERFRONT HOTEL
425 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON, MA
Taste of France 2011: Taste of Québec!
Since 2006, the French-American Chamber of Commerce, New England Chapter (FACCNE) has presented the annual series “A Taste of France.” Each year this event highlights a different region of France, allowing members of the French-American community in New England to celebrate a region’s culture, food and wine in a environment conducive to networking. Previous ‘Tastes’ featured: Alsace (2010), Bordeaux (2009), the Loire Valley (2008), and Provence (2007).
This year, the FACCNE, in collaboration with the Québec Delegation in Boston, is proud to present the Taste of Québec! A celebration of all things French and Québecois, the soiree will commemorate the unique and strong link that bonds France, Québec, and New England through a sampling of fine food and wine from a dozen of Boston’s finest restaurants, including a demonstration by guest Québec chef, Marie-Chantal Lepage, as well as an auction fundraiser and live jazz music by the band Occidental Gypsy.
Our exceptional extravaganza is expected to draw 400+ guests from a variety of backgrounds. For more details about the event and tickets sales, please visit the Taste of Québec Website .
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Event Features
Attendees can sample Québec specialties from some of Boston’s finest restaurants, including: The Beehive, Bistro du Midi, Brasserie JO, Craigie on Main, Eastern Standard, L’Espalier, Le Cordon Bleu, Petit Robert Bistro, Sandrine’s, Sauciety, Sel de la Terre, Teranga. |
Why Québec?
Last year’s Taste of Alsace was a major change in the Taste’s format and a big success. More than 300 guests attended the event. This year, this event wants to reach even more people staying a little closer to home. Québec is the only region in North America with a majority of French-speakers: nearly 80% of the population is francophone. French is the official language of Quebec. France and Québec not only share the same language but the same origins, values and culinary influences!
“We are very excited about this year’s Taste of France,” said Ludivine Sanchez-Wolczik, Executive Director, FACCNE. “Over the last 25 years, our chamber has grown to serve an important role in the French-American business community of Boston. The annual Taste of France festival allows us to celebrate this success and prepare for future endeavors. In 2011, we are especially delighted to work with the Québec Delegation”. For Jean-Stéphane Bernard, the Québec Delegate to New England “This fruitful partnership with the FACCNE illustrates the close relationship which unites France, Quebec and New England. Taste of Quebec is the perfect opportunity to showcase the richness and diversity of our cuisine, influenced by our French heritage, and our regions, particularly the Montérégie and the Cantons-de-l’Est”
About the FACCNE
The FACCNE is a non-profit, independent, member-driven organization dedicated to fostering strong transatlantic business and professional relationships. It currently has more than 300 corporate and individual members in the region. Since 1985, the FACCNE has been the principal forum in New England for French and American business leaders to interact. It allows them to meet, discuss common interests and exchange ideas. It helps to promote and to connect businesses and individuals through industry-specific seminars, keynote speaker presentations and networking events.
About the Quebec Delegation in Boston
Québec has maintained an office in New England since 1970, recognizing its importance as a neighbor and partner region. The Québec Delegation, based in Boston, represents Québec’s interests throughout New England. Its mandate is to develop and provide support for economic, political and institutional exchanges with the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. The Québec Delegation promotes Québec businesses and industries in New England, while promoting US investment in Québec, scientific and technological exchanges. Offers a wide range of export assistance services to help Québec businesses find funding and develop relations with key players in the venture capital sector.
For additional information
- Ludivine SANCHEZ-WOLCZIK, Executive Director, FACCNE: contact@faccne.org
- Patrick HYNDMAN, Public Affairs Director, Quebec Delegation: patrick.hyndman@mri.gouv.qc.ca
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