September 2010
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Francois Haeringer Culinary Scholarship...
The French International Culinary Society is offering scholarships for students that aspire to become professional cooks and help preserve traditions of quality in the French Culinary Art. The scholarship was established in the name of famed Chef and restaurateur Francoise Haeringer and the Haeringer family, and is available to culinary students who meet a specific set of criteria. Winners will be...
August 2010
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Wine tasting and live music at Bistro Lepic & Wine...
During this Tuesday’s complimentary wine tasting (August 3), Bistro Lepic & Wine Bar will be showcasing a 2009 Côtes du Ventoux Domaine de Béranne and a 2009 Domaine de Martinolles Pays D’Oc.
The Georgetown restaurant also will be featuring live singing every Wednesday this month, with each show beginning at 7:00 p.m.
You may reserve your table by calling (202)...
July 2010
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Bastille Day celebration highlighted in Washington...
July 23, 2010
Washington Life’s “Event” section has captured the French International Culinary Society’s successful “RED, WHITE & BRUT!” celebration, which was held July 8 at the Washington Club. A write-up of this year’s Bastille Day event is now spotlighted on the publication’s website.
The article is accompanied by a number of photographs from the celebration, including images of La...
Bisnow on-line report features Bastille Day...
Bisnow’s “The Scene” social report captured the French International Culinary Society (FICS) Red, White and Brut celebration in Dupont circle on July 8, 2010. This Bastille Day celebration was held at The Washington Club.
Six of Washington, DC’s top chefs offered samples of their food, while Veuve Cliquot and Moet & Chandon champagnes were served in addition to artisan wines.
Noted attendees...
June 2010
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Bastille Day celebration takes shape
The line-up is quickly coming together for the French International Culinary Society’s “RED, WHITE & BRUT!” celebration on Thursday, July 8.
To date, the list of participating restaurants includes Bastille, Bistro La Bonne, Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar, Central & Citronelle and many more.
This year’s event – hosted at The Washington Club at Dupont Circle – is a true Bastille Day...
Bistro Lepic & Wine Bar gets ready for the French...
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar has revealed its discounted menus for this year’s French Restaurant Week – the annual D.C. metro area celebration highlighted by gourmet specials and deals from FICS member restaurants.
This traditional French restaurant, located in the Georgetown area, will offer an extensive three-course prix fix menu (lunch and dinner) from July 9-15.
To see these menus in their...
The Football World Cup comes to Bistro La Bonne
Chef/Owner Daniel Labonne of Bistro La Bonne is bringing the excitement of this year’s FIFA World Cup as all games with the French football (soccer) team will be shown live on two screens of his new U Street bistro in Washington, D.C. More information on the schedule and the bistro’s menu is available at: www.bistrolabonne.com, tel: 202 758 3413.
The Petits Plats restaurant welcomes Patrick...
FICS member Patrick Moulet has settled in as the Petits Plats restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine in Washington, D.C. Moulet is from the southwest region of France, and has strong roots in Washington, including as Chef de Cuisine at Georgetown’s La Chaumière restaurant.
Wine & Cheese Tasting Dinner with a special...
Washington, D.C.’s Bistro Lepic continues its series of themed events with a wine and cheese tasting dinner on Wednesday, June 9. It will be presided by “Cheese Ambassador” Bruno Millerioux, a member of the FICS board of directors, who works at International Gourmet Foods.
Contact the restaurant at: 202-333-0111, or: mail@bistrotlepic.com.
June 2: Live music at Bistro Lepic & Wine Bar
Tomorrow, FICS member restaurant Bistro Lepic will treat its guests to a special performance by the Lynn Véronneau Trio – an Arlington-based ensemble specializing in Latin jazz and Gypsy swing.
This Georgetown restaurant features live music on the first Wednesday of every month, hosted in the Wine Bar of Bistrot Lepic.
You may reserve your table by calling (202) 333-0111, or visiting the...
RED, WHITE & BRUT!” tickets are now on sale!
June 1, 2010
Tickets for the French International Culinary Society’s annual “RED, WHITE & BRUT!” cocktail party are available online!
“RED, WHITE & BRUT!” is an exclusive celebration of France’s Bastille Day – held this year at the Washington Club on Thursday, July 8 – which allows guests to mingle with many of the D.C. metro area’s finest chefs while enjoying gourmet food and special...
May 2010
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The FICS puts its spotlight on Chef Daniel Labonne
Chef Daniel Labonne is the subject of our latest “Members focus,” which is now posted on the French International Culinary Society website.
As the Chef and Owner of Bistro La Bonne, the Martinique-born Labonne is bringing French food to Washington, D.C.’s revitalized U Street corridor. He opened the two-level restaurant last January, and has rapidly attracted a clientele seeking his classic...
Celebrate France’s Bastille Day with the FICS
May 24, 2010
Join chefs of the French International Culinary Society for “RED, WHITE & BRUT!” – an exclusive celebration of Bastille Day complete with gourmet food, special champagne and good company. This year’s event will be held at the Washington Club on Thursday, July 8.
This is a walk-around cocktail party with casual seating in an elegant setting. Come early to meet and mingle with many...
FICS welcomes new member Bistro La Bonne
Bistro La Bonne is the newest member of FICS! The association is pleased to welcome Chef/Owner Daniel La Bonne, whose restaurant is adding a fresh French accent to the eclectic mix on Washington’s U Street corridor. Chef Daniel invites you to join him at his comfortable, popular neighborhood establishment. For more information, visit www.bistrolabonne.com.
FICS general assembly rescheduled for June 7
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Due to a scheduling conflict, FICS has rescheduled this year’s members’ general assembly for Monday, June 7 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will still be hosted at Petits Plats in celebration of this Washington, D.C. institution’s 10th anniversary, and is to be followed by a gourmet celebration dinner.
Information to make a reservation for the dinner will be available on...
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Honor Mom with a special meal on May 9
Two FICS-member restaurants are celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, with special menus.
Bistrot Lepic & Wine Bar still has space available for lunch and dinner on Sunday. Featured dishes from Chef de Cuisine Simon Ndjiki-nya include yellow corn soup garnished with Maryland crab meat, duck foie gras sauteed with balsamic reduction, seared lamb filet and steamed lobster. A...
April 2010
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FICS general assembly is set for May 17
FICS’s 2010 calendar of events kicks off Monday, May 17 with this year’s general assembly. The meeting will be hosted at Petits Plats in celebration of this Washington, D.C. institution’s 10th anniversary, and is to be followed by a gourmet celebration dinner.
Join us to discuss the business of the association and to help congratulate Frederic Darricarrere on Petit Plats’ first 10 years.
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March 2010
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Enjoy Easter specials at two FICS-member favorites
Spring is in the air, and a pair of FICS-member restaurants are celebrating with special events and menus on Easter Sunday, April 4.
The Easter extravaganza at Lavandou features a variety of special courses from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Choose from appetizers like carrot ginger soup, frisée salad and duck confit; entrées such as grilled rockfish, lamb steak and veal scallopini; and a range of...
February 2010
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An event to love! Valentine’s Day dinner at...
What could be more romantic than a candlelit dinner in a cozy French restaurant with your sweetheart? FICS member Lavandou is offering a sumptuous three-course Valentine’s Day menu for just $62 per person. On Sunday, February 14, enjoy an hors d’oeuvre, entrée and dessert of your choice, plus foie gras toast and a special treat.
Fresh vegetable terrine with tomato and herb coulis, seared tuna...
December 2009
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Warm up winter with a cooking demonstration from...
Jacques Haeringer – Chef de Cuisine at the legendary L’Auberge Chez François – is celebrating the season with a series of entertaining and enlightening cooking demonstrations in January and February. The Chef will share his passion for classic and contemporary French cuisine while teaching expert cooking techniques and tricks of the trade, followed by a delightful meal of fine food and wine.
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First Marché de Noël is a success!
FICS would like to thank all of the merchants and attendees who helped make the inaugural Marché de Noël a truly outstanding event. Our December 13 Christmas market was such a hit, we are planning on making it an annual affair – the must-have ticket for pre-holiday gastronomy, Champagne and high-end gifts with a French touch.
This gathering at The Washington Club assembled some of the finest...
Pesce’s Arnaud Perreau joins Marché de Noël chefs
Arnaud Perreau, Executive Chef at D.C.’s Pesce fish market and bistro cafe, has been added to the stellar roster of chefs appearing at the French International Culinary Society’s Marché de Noël – a special holiday event celebrating French gastronomy.
The chef will offer an exquisite menu of Pumpkin Soup with Scallops and Dark Chocolate and Shrimp on Guacamole Bruschetta.
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Signed books and special offers from outstanding...
Jacques Haeringer, Chef de Cuisine of the legendary L’Auberge Chez François, will sign his books “Two for Tonight” and “The Chez François Coobook” at Le Marché de Noël, as well as offer special deals on cooking lessons and degustation dinners.
Chef Michel Richard will also be on hand at the event, offering his famous “Gougeres” – French cheese puffs – from Michel Richard Central and Caramel...
Art auctions highlight Marché de Noël event
Just announced! FICS will conduct two art auctions during its December 13 Marché de Noël holiday event. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on collectible works by artists such as Jean-Michel Folon, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Slava Brodinsky, Andre Derain, Wassily Kandinsky, Auguste Rodin, Paul Klee, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Louis Icart, George Braque, Marc Chagall and others.
The...
New merchants added to Marché de Noël lineup
Silver Spoon and Reflect the Arts will be joining the festivities at the French International Culinary Society’s December 13 Christmas market, offering delightful gift ideas with a uniquely French touch.
Silver Spoon will provide samples of their line of espresso coffees and exotic teas, as well as special offers on upscale gourmet tabletop items.
Exclusive deals can also be found on Reflect the...
A Food, Wine & Olive Oil Tasting at Lavandou
Join FICS member Lavandou for a relaxing gourmet afternoon just before the holidays.
Sunday, December 6th 2-4 p.m.
Lavandou Restaurant 3321 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008 5 Tapas - 5 Wines- 5 Extra Virgin Olive Oils $45.00 / person all inclusive Wines and olive oils will be available for sale.
Antoine Songy, Wines from Robert Kacher Selections Bill Sanders, Olive Oils from Crush...
Great deals on restaurant gift certificates...
This just in – a Marché de Noël exclusive! Patrick Orange of La Chaumiere, Simon N’Djiki-Nya of Bistrot Lepic and Florence Devilliers of Lavandou will be offering exceptional deals on gift certificates at the FICS’s one-of-a-kind French Christmas market Sunday, December 13th.
Visit http://www.ficsevents.com/events/calendar.asp for more information about Le Marché de Noël, and to buy tickets...
November 2009
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A new date for the FICS’ exclusive Marché de Noël
At popular request, we’ve moved our French Christmas market – a one-of-a-kind event for the entire Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions – to Sunday, December 13! Tickets are selling fast. The Christmas market is a tradition throughout France, and the FICS version is the place to get ready for the holiday period with tasting of top-rated Champagnes, sampling of seasonal foods from...
An FICS exclusive: Marché de Noël
Prepare for the holiday period in style with our French Christmas market, which includes tasting of top-rated Champagnes, sampling of seasonal foods from Washington D.C.’s best chefs…and shopping for special gifts with the French touch. read more »
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FICS rolls out its new-look website →
A new look, and a new on-line forum for the French International Culinary Society of Washington, D.C.!
The FICS’ revamped website went “live” today, providing a fresh approach in keeping up with the organization’s activities, members and the chefs that make French cuisine something very special in the nation’s capital city.
Designed and developed by The InfoWEST Group – which is an active member...
October 2009
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FICS board members approve the Marché de Noël... →
The FICS Board of Directors met today and reviewed the organization’s upcoming planning, approving the Marché de Noël (Christmas Market) event for December 6 at Dupont Circle’s Washington Club.
This FICS exclusive event was proposed by President Yann Henrotte and enthusiastically endorsed by the board with a unanimous vote.
It is planned as an afternoon and evening activity (doors open at 3:00...