Wednesday, November 17, 2010

11/18-Joel Fisher, Andre, Amy Chasey

Happy Beaujolais Nouveau day!




Joel Fisher - "The Wine Guru"

Joel M. Fisher, PhD is the wine columnist for the Culinary Connection of the Chefs de Cuisine Association of California. He was a Contributing Editor of Patterson's Beverage Journal. From 1999 to 2006 he was a wine instructor for the Culinary Arts Department of the Art Institute of California-Los Angeles and is a founding partner of the educational Wine Vine and Dine, which conducts programs throughout Southern California. Sommelier for the Escoffier Association of Southern California, Joel is also a member of Patterson Magazine's tasting panel. Dr. Fisher is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, The Circle of Wine Writers (UK) and was awarded a Wine Enthusiast Media Scholarship for 2005 at the Culinary Institute of America.



Andre-"Dining with Andre"
Dining With André is a full service caterer.  We offer a wide variety of American, French and  international menus with experienced servers, bar staff and support.  We also have access to quality photographers, floral designers, D.J. and musicians.  Dining With André can also provide you with complete wedding and event coordination as well!  Co-owners Cristina and André met at the South Pasadena Culinary School in 1995, where André was a founding teacher and Cristina headed up the Marketing and Admissions efforts at the school.  André departed in early 1996 and taught at a competitive culinary school in the Valley.  In late 1997, Cristina and André were reacquainted.  Cristina, realizing the potential power of their combined skills, suggested they start a catering company.  They formed Dining with André in early 1998 and continue to see a fast growing, exciting approach to the restaurant and catering business.  Their unique approach is to customize each project to be special for the host and hostess and to meet their needs in every respect.

The Golden Nugget Las Vegas is a luxury casino-hotel located in Las Vegas, Nevada on the Fremont Street Experience. The property is owned and operated by Landry's Restaurants. It is the largest casino in the downtown area, with a total of 2,345 deluxe guest rooms and suites.It has also maintained AAA's Four Diamond rating consecutively for 32 years from 1977 through 2009 It is one of only two resorts inside the city limits of Las Vegas to earn this distinction.