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!

You're Invited: South of the Border Potluck!

Join Lyon Eats for South of the Border Potluck!

Saturday Nov. 13th, 2010, from 7pm onward.

Bring your Favorite Mexican or Latin American Inspired Dish to share.

Please RSVP to Dori at: sacredori@yahoo.com and we'll send you the address for the soirée.

Already on the menu:

• Taquitos (Chicken, and Bean&Cheese)
• Black Beans
• Rice
• Corn Chips and Salsa (We can always use more Salsas)
• Mexican Flan

Don't know what to bring? We could use tropical fruit juices, and/or coke for rum cocktails or to drink as is. See you there!

(Photo by djjewelz)

Au marché l'après-midi: Afternoon Outdoors Market!

For those of us who cannot get to the marchés on weekday mornings, there is now an afternoon-evening market in town! Unlike the others, this marché is open from 15h00 to 19h00.

You'll be able to find vegetables, fruits, meat, cheese, and other goodies from more than 30 participating vendors. Don't forget your bag/basket!

The exact address:

Marché Augagneur d'après-midi
quai Victor Augagneur
Entre la rue de la Part-Dieu et la rue Aimé Collomb
69003 Lyon

Tous les jeudis, 15h00 a 19h00. Every Thursday, 15h00 to 19h00.

FOUND: New Subway Sandwich Shop

A special post for Subway fans. Steve reports that "there is a new Subway in Limonest on the N6 opposite Darty." The full address: 168, Route Nationale 6 (En face de NORAUTO et DARTY dans la zone TECHLID) Limonest, 69760.

Photo by Like_the_Grand_Canyon

FOUND: Johnsonville Brats

Two expats recently spotted Johnsonville Brats in different stores across town!

From Steve: "And I have seen that Johnston Brats (?) available in various branches of Champion (now Carrefour) and Auchan, they are made in France but to an original recipe, they do other types of sausages."

From Dori: "Found these Johnsonville Brats at the DIA (formerly ED) grocery store in Venissieux today."

Photo from Dori. Merci!

Chokogou: Salon du Chocolat

a.k.a. Salon of Temptation!

According to the Chokogou website, at this year's salon there will be:

"des conférences sur le cinéma et le chocolat, des escapades cinéma avec notamment des vidéos sur le chocolat, un défilé sur les grands mythes du cinéma, un spectacle sur des musiques de films…"

Not sure if free samples of chocolate are part of the deal. Did anyone attend last year's? Please share your experience! Opening hours and directions to Eurexpo, where the salon is held, can be found here.

(Image taken from here)

Wine & Yummies

The ICCL invites you to a night of wine, food, and socializing. Reconnect with old acquaintances and meet new ones!

What

• in American: Wine & Cheese (only there will be more than cheese!)
  
• in French: Apero Dinatoire
• in Business: Cocktail Party (only with wine instead of cocktails!)

When

• this Saturday evening, October 16, 7:30 p.m.

How

• come for fun, socializing, and talking in a relaxing atmosphere!
• feel free to bring a "finger food" dish to share - we will provide the wine!
• Please contact Maria at icclwomen@gmail.com to RSVP and for more information!

Found: Glazed Old-Fashioned Donuts

From Dori with love :)

"I had one of these glazed old fashioned donuts the other day at the Starbucks at 65 Rue de la République, the one closest to Bellecour. I like this Starbucks because they always give you a free small coffee drink when you buy coffee beans. I know, they're donuts, like I need that... but it so reminds me of church Sundays."

(photo by Dori Schwartz)