Two Las Vegas Chefs Honored in the Spirit of Jean-Louis Palladin at

Picholine Restaurant in New York

Bordeaux, France –– May 30, 2007 –– Two young chefs, Sarah Kosikowski of Hubert Keller’s Fleur de Lys Restaurant , and Anne Callaghan of Charlie Palmer’s Aureole Restaurant, both in Las Vegas , were selected by the Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation to discover the gastronomy and wines of the Bordeaux region for one week during Vinexpo in June 2007. The recipients were recently announced at Picholine Restaurant in New York, hosted by Chef Terrance Brennan, Chef de Cuisine Craig Hopson, and Dennis Stella, Tournant, a 2006 award recipient . “The menu was outstanding, showcasing the high quality of the restaurant and its cuisine. The chefs joined us during the meal, and we had a great discussion, an authentic exchange,” said Jean-Pierre Xiradakis, owner of La Tupina Restaurant in Bordeaux. “It was a pleasure to be among this incredible group of talented chefs and winemakers.”

The aim of the internship, sponsored by the Côtes of Bordeaux Wine Council (Premières Côtes de Blaye, Côtes de Castillon, Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, Côtes de Francs, Entre-Deux-Mers and Cadillac) and
La Tupina Restaurant (voted 2^nd Best Bistro in the World by the New York Herald Tribune) , is to recognize up-and-coming American chefs for their talent and commitment in the spirit of the legendary Chef
Jean-Louis Palladin, and to foster an exchange of ideas between American and French culinary life. “I am honored to be awarded this exceptional internship in the heart of France’s wine country that embodies the true spirit and legacy of Chef Jean-Louis Palladin,” said Anne Callaghan. “I feel that attending this internship in Bordeaux will broaden my perspective and respect for cooking, and continue my life-long education and desire to expand my horizons both personally and professionally. I have always held deep admiration and respect for Chef Palladin’s accomplishments in redefining and modernizing French cuisine in the Americas, and I feel that I will represent the spirit of the foundation’s generosity and shall cherish this incredible experience.”

Next stop: Bordeaux!

The American chefs will join forces with previous internship awardees and French chefs in Bordeaux on June 18^th during Vinexpo 2007, to create an unforgettable gastronomic evening. The “L’Entre-Côte” dinner will be held at Bordeaux Mundo, on the banks of the Garonne River in the heart of the historic city of Bordeaux. Participating chefs include:

Jean-Pierre Xiradakis, La Tupina, Bordeaux

Paul Sterman, Marcel Restaurant, Washington, D.C. – 2004 award recipient

Michael Rossi, Gérard Cabrol Restaurant, Washington, D.C. – 2005 award recipient

Jeffrey Lizrotte, Le Bernardin Restaurant, New York – 2006 award recipient

Dennis Stella, Picholine Restaurant, New York – 2006 award recipient

Anne Callaghan, Charlie Palmer’s Aureole Restaurant, Las Vegas – 2007 award recipient

Sarah Kosikowski, Hubert Keller’s Fleur de Lys Restaurant, Las Vegas – 2007 award recipient

So taken with his experiences during the one-week internship in Bordeaux last September, Jeffrey Lizrotte of Le Bernardin will stay on and work for one year with Jean-Pierre Xiradakis at La Tupina.

The JLP Foundation was incorporated in June 2003 in memory of Chef Jean-Louis Palladin, a native of Southwest France. The foundation’s vision is to create an ongoing tribute to the memory of Jean-Louis Palladin’s culinary leadership, including his unrelenting determination to seek out and use the best ingredients, to mentor talent wherever he found it, and to form a great brotherhood among chefs. The Côtes of Bordeaux Wine Council/La Tupina internship was first created in 2004.

For more information, or to organize a visit of the Côtes of Bordeaux wine region, please contact Christophe Château at cchateau@bordeaux-5-cotes.com or call 011 33 (0)5 56 00 21 99.

For further information, please visit:

Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation – www.jlpfoundation.org

Côtes of Bordeaux Wine Council – www.bordeaux-5-cotes.com

Jean-Pierre Xiradakis, La Tupina Restaurant – www.latupina.com

Photos available upon request.

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