MARS - MARCH 2010



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Breakfasts, Exhibitions, Degustations, and Food & Wine Galore

In this issue:

1. We are now open for Breakfast
2. Special Event - Foodie Experimentators - March 29
3. Special Event - Exhibition Opening- March 14
4. Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2010 - March 12-23 
5. French Conversation Evenings
6. An Apartment in Bordeaux
7. Don't forget to join us on Twitter and Facebook
8. Your Feedback is Welcome!




1. We are now open for Breakfast ... and staying open all day!
We have listened to your overwhelmingly positive response, and we are now open for breakfast at Le Bistro from Wednesday to Sunday from 8am; and at L'Epicerie from Monday to Friday from 9am - and staying open on those days all day long without closing for our usual late-afternoon siesta. Click here to view our Le Petit Dejeuner - Breakfast Menu




2. Special Event - Melbourne Foodie Experimentators - Take Three
When: Monday, March 29, 6:45pm 
Where: Le Bistro, 121 Greville Street, Prahran and L'Epicerie, 256 Glen Eira Road, Elsternwick

We have held another successful Foodie Experimentators event on Monday, March 1. Due to the high demand and limited places, we held it simultaneously at Le Bistro and L'Epicerie. For those not familiar yet with the concept, Foodie Experimentators get together over a seven course degustation menu consisting of the innovative dishes not on our regular menu. The Foodies are asked to fill in a fun questionnaire about various aspects of each dish, including the taste, presentation, and... even the name! Each dish is served with a matching wine or apperitif [optional]. Click here to view the photos and the menu from our last event. The next event will take place in four weeks' time on Monday, 29 March, from 6:45 pm. Cost: 40pp (plus 30 for matching wines [recommended, but optional])

Click here to join the Foodie Experimentation Group and attend the event @ L'EPICERIE

Click here to join the Foodie Experimentation Group and attend the event @ LE BISTRO




3. Special Event - Exhibition Opening (please note change of dates)
When: Sunday, March 14, 4 - 6 pm
Where: Le Bistro, 121 Greville Street, Prahran

We are thrilled to present not one, but two new exhibitions of photography: The Basque Country by Leo Terrando, and A Season in France by  Victor Pugatschew. Meet the photographers, and enjoy their beautiful works over a glass of wine on Sunday afternoon, March 14, from 4 to 6 pm.

All works are for sale, and you are welcome to preview the exhibitions online [click here]. Sales enquiries are welcome at 0409 409 239 or on eugene@chezolivier.com.




4. Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2010 - March 12-23

We are thrilled to be once again a part of Melbourne's Food and Wine Festival 2010. With over six events at Le Bistro spread over eleven days, there is something for everyone to share, enjoy, and discover.

March 14, 18, and 21, 7pm - 10pm: Cook a Book - click here for more details.
March 13, 12:15pm - 3:30pm: Foodies' & Fashionista's Lunch - click here for more details.
March 16 and 17, 7pm - 9:45 pm: Chapel Street Progressive Dinners - click here for more details.




5. Rencontre Autour d'un Verre
Every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00 @ Le Bistro in Prahran from February 2, 2010
I am personally hosting Rencontre autour d'un Verre - "L'objectif est de ne parler que francais pendant une heure et plus..." If you want to de-rust your French, practice a little, or simply partake in the conviviality of a small group of Francophiles while nibbling on delicious morcels especially prepared by our chefs and enjoying a glass wine dans la langue de Moliere, call me to sign up for our weekly gatherings on 0438 357 099.
New members and friends always welcome.
Cost: 30 pp



6. An Apartment in Bordeaux
And while we are on the subject of everything French - language, food, wine, and ... travel - why not consider staying at Chez Olivier L'Appartement in Bordeaux on your next visit. Once the domicicle of your truly, the apartment is now available for short and long-term holiday rentals. Click here for more details.


 

7. Don't forget to join us on Twitter and Facebook
We don't know much about all this new-fangled technology either, but thus far it has been fun. The number of our fans from across the globe on the Facebook is growing; more and more of my friends are following my "tweets" about food, wine, and the restaurant life. So, click on the icons above to check out our pages on the Facebook and Twitter, and why not join our global community of fans and followers!



8. Your Feedback is Welcome!
First of all, I would like to thank all our regular and new diners for the invaluable comments about our restaurant, food, and service. As we are gearing up to our 5th Birthday Celebration in October 2010, let me reassure you that your feedback has always been invaluable to me!

Merci very much for reading my "FRENGLISH" or "FRANGLAIS" ...

Olivier
"Frozzie" Restaurateur
A tres bientot!