Beverage Update!

What a great week on the wine and beer front! I have been working in collaboration with Jon Trasky, General Manager of the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center State Room to combine our resources and identify donors and finalize our pairings for Les Gourmet's reception and seven-course menu. Jon has been a great resource in aligning me with distribution reps for donation. 

Exciting news breaking today that Bell's Brewery of Kalamazoo, Michigan, makers of such favorites as Oberon, Two Hearted Ale, and Bell's Amber Ale, have agreed to partner with us again this year! Much thanks goes out to Jim Parks and the Bell's Brewery family for once again partnering with Les Gourmets and generously donating to this year's event. Pure Michigan seems to be a fitting theme with so many great regional craft beer offerings amidst the state and the growing popularity and curiosity among consumers to try these many stylings. 

This trend is not by any means limited exclusively to beer, as many quality wines, spirits and hard ciders are emerging from Michigan as well. Expect to be surprised by some of the Michigan-made beverages to be featured this year.

My advice for those coming to Les Gourmets 2012: Pure Michigan? ...come thirsty!

-Tom Inners 

(Ambassador of Beverages & Assistant Donations Director - Les Gourmets 2012: Pure Michigan)

Yummmm. Faygo!

Everyone knows that Faygo was created here in the beautiful state of Michigan. Over the years, everyone has developed their own favorite flavor or concoction of flavors. Tell us your favorite flavor. The winning flavor will be posted at Les Gourmets 2012. There may even be a little surprise!


Survey: Faygo Survey


For more information on Faygo please check: www.faygo.com 

Arts & Entertainment!

No event would be a success without some awe-inspiring decorations & lively entertainment! Check in with our Arts & Entertainment Director, Eric Cardwell to see what is happening in the world of A&E 

Greetings from the Arts & Entertainment department of Les Gourmets 2012: Pure Michigan! With a theme as awe-inspiring as “Pure Michigan” we are working hard to capture the beauty of our state through décor and entertainment. Some interpretations you can expect to be literal, while others aim to capture the essence of great landmarks and pieces of Michigan culture. With each area of our state varying so dramatically, we have had a ton of inspiration to draw from (sometimes even too much)! Guests can expect a nod to the natural beauty of our state (think beautiful greens and blues), representation of the industrial city of Detroit in its “Motown” hay-day (can you hear the blues already?), and of course a fresh Spartan spin on the whole thing! We've already said too much, so you'll have to wait until March 31st to see and hear everything else we have in store!

Tickets

Hello All! 


Les Gourmets 2012 is officially SOLD OUT. We are very proud of our teams accomplishments this year. If you are still interested in attending, please email us at msulesgourmets@gmail.com. We will add your name to our waiting list and if a spot opens up let you know. 


Stay tuned for more updates!


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Volunteering!

It's that time of year again! Les Gourmets is currently looking for volunteers! Please join us in the HB Dining Room at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center on February 8th at 7:00pm. Come learn about our positions. We have everything from wine pourers to working in the heart of house along side executive chefs. We will also be quizzing volunteers on knowledge of Michigan for prizes. Come join us, grab a Pure Michigan snack, and sign up to help out for Les Gourmets 2012!

Hope to see you there!

*Past Les Gourmets volunteers- Please fill out this survey in order for us to better improve our Volunteer Training.  http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D72BR36