Soirée Américaine Casino "Pharaon"

If you are looking for some last-minute Thanksgiving fun, the Pharaon Casino in Lyon is hosting an American Thanksgiving event tonight!  (Nov 25, 2010) There will be:

• Grand buffet gratuit, où les meilleurs spécialités américaines vous seront proposées
• 1 consommation offerte
• Stand d'orpaillage
• Rodéo sur notre Macho Bull
• Initiation au Texas Hold'em Poker

According to the Casino website, all you need to do is print out and present an invitation at the door.

Dori has just forwarded an invitation to me. If you are interested, contact me and I will pass it along.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :)

Champagnes and Foies Gras!

Love either or both of the things above? Then don't miss out on Vinomedia's upcoming Edition de Noël 2010 : Champagnes et Foies Gras!

From December 3 to December 5, champagne and foie gras producteurs all over France will gather and showcase their goods at the Centre de Congrès L'Espace Tête d'Or in Villeurbanne.

Additionally, there will be wines and other French Christmas specialties, such as candied chestnuts and "calissons", i.e. "lozenge-shaped sweet made of iced marzipan".

Entrance costs 5 euros/person. However, you can attend for free by requesting invitations from Vinomedia. Follow this link and fill out the required information. An invitation for two will be mailed to you within a couple of days.











(photo by Krikit)

You're Invited: ICCL Thanksgiving Party!

You are warmly invited to the ICCL annual Thanksgiving Potluck, a time of delicious food and great fellowship!
When: This Sunday, Nov 21st 2010 from 2pm
Where: ICCL at 6, Rue Albert Thomas, Caluire
What to bring: If you come with your family, please bring three dishes to share: a main dish, a side dish, and a dessert.
If you’re coming by yourself or with one other, bring a dish of your choice.
Drinks and silverware will be provided but please bring whatever utensils you may need to serve your food.
To reserve for the event, visit the ICCL website here.
There will be regular service at 4:30pm after the meal is over.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!