Saturday, November 06, 2010 at 7:00 PM Taste the finest champagnes that the eponymous French region has to offer Food tastings from well-known local restaurants Event Details The 10th annual Champagne Tasting at the Embassy of France is fast approaching. Join us on Saturday, November 7 for this dazzling, elegant and “effervescent” soirée! The International Club of DC cordially requests the pleasure of your company for a Champagne Tasting featuring France's most prestigious Champagnes along with cuisine from some of Washington's most talented chefs. Your evening will feature indulging in the finest champagnes that the eponymous French region has to offer. The soirée will include a silent auction, with donations from some of the area's most prestigious restaurants and boutiques. Also featured will be chefs from various well-known local restaurants, who will present a sampling of their own creations to accompany the evening's delights. This fundraiser will help support the various activities of the French-American Cultural Foundation and La Maison Française. The Foundation sponsors French music and theatre series, La Cinémathèque, and French-American cultural exchanges including an Artisan Scholarship Program. Don’t miss this once-a-year, luxurious Champagne extravaganza! The event is organized as a festival of champagne and French cuisine. As such there are many facets to the evening and the evening is planned so that you can mingle and walk inside the embassy to discover and celebrate French culture and cuisine. Kindly note that the event is not organized as a sit-down function but rather as a cocktail reception. Some of the fine champagnes featured during the evening may include Moët & Chandon Veuve Clicquot Nicolas Feuillatte Laurent-Perrier Pol Roger Ruinart Janisson Pommery Krug J. de Telmont Louis Roederer Taittinger, and more…! Our uncorked celebration of Champagne and food is quickly approaching. Below is a sneak peak of some of the delectable treats that will be offered at La Maison Française during the 10th Annual Champagne Tasting at the Embassy of France! :::: THE MENU: Just a taste of what will be offered Saturday evening ginger salad (v), jumbo lump crabmeat salad, tuna sashimi with truffle aioli, smoked salmon, pork spring rolls, scallop/pineapple and bacon brochette, kawswe noodles (v), Randal Lineback veal terrine with warm mushroom ragout, braised pork belly served with lentils and miso sauce, pumpkin pie foie gras, strawberry tiramisu, patisseries, cheesecake lollipops, and much, much more!!! Exquisite food from Washington’s favorite chefs and the Ambassador's chef (subject to change) Sofitel’s ICI Urban Bistro Burma Restaurant Zentan Blue Duck Tavern Maddy’s Bar ACKC Cocoa Bar La Bergerie Taberna del Albardero Oceanaire Le Bee Fin (Philadelphia) Comédie-Française (Paris), and more…! One-of-a-kind silent auction includes items ranging from moderate to luxurious: 1) The most glamorous in beauty and fashion Chanel, David Yurman, Neiman Marcus, Hermès, and many more…! 2) Dining & entertainment in DC, throughout the U.S. & in France The Ritz-Carlton Westend Bistro, Café du Parc at the Willard Intercontinental, Strathmore, Washington National Opera; Paris Opera, and more…! 3) Unique vacations The Four Seasons (Provence, France), Hotel Halekulani (Hawaii), Sofitel (Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles), and the recently opened W Hotel in Washington, DC, and many more…! Requested Attire Cocktail attire requested. Tentative Agenda (Agenda is subject to change) General Admission tickets include admission to the main soirée from 7 to 10 p.m. at La Maison Française. VIP Tickets include admission to the main soirée from 7 to 10 p.m. at La Maison Française, and to a special “fin de soirée” from 9:30 p.m. to midnight at Napoleon Bistro Lounge for Benefactor Ticket-holders. We recommend that you arrive at the embassy on time. The event is organized as a festival of champagne and French cuisine. As such there are many facets to the evening and the evening is planned so that you can mingle and walk inside the embassy to discover and celebrate French culture and cuisine. Kindly note that the event is not organized as a sit-down function but rather as a cocktail reception. Tickets and Registration Due to security considerations at the embassy, we are unable to accept walk-ins. You must reserve a ticket in advance to attend this event. General Admission tickets are $125 for a limited time and includes admission to the main soirée from 7 to 10 p.m. at La Maison Française. VIP Benefactor Tickets are $150 and includes admission to the main soirée from 7 to 10 p.m. at La Maison Française, and to a special “fin de soirée” from 9:30 p.m. to midnight at venue to be announced. Cancellation Policy Please note that all online ticket sales are final. We are unable to offer cancelations or refunds on online ticket sales. Address La Maison Française 4101 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20007 Due to liquor being served at the event, we recommend either public transportation or alternative transportation arrangements. Environmentally conscious private driving service by CoachRider: The international Club of DC is pleased to present an environmentally conscious private driving service composed entirely of hybrid vehicles. Coach Rider has arranged for a specially discounted rate for ICDC members. Please contact CoachRider at 1 866 487 4337 and request special pricing for International Club of DC members. If you plan to attend with friends you can share the cost of the ride while saving the environment. Directions Please call (202) 637 7000 for Metro directions.