The latest from Front of House:

*Thank you to the volunteers who attended training
*We were very pleased with the turnout and feel as if the volunteers understood what is being asked of them
*Exit gifts are being finalized and are almost ready to go!

Only 9 days until the big day!!!!!

*ATTENTION*

It is NEVER too late to sign up to volunteer for Les Gourmets 2013!

To do so, please email lesgourmetshr@gmail.com and attend ONE of the training open houses at the Kellogg Center in room Big Ten C on Monday, March 25th at 7pm or Tuesday, March 26th at 7pm. 

Grab your friends and see you all there :)

Arts & Entertainment:

-> They are working towards a more elegant French Quarter theme for the dinner portion of the event. They are excited to decorate the room while making it look unique and original.

-> They are very pleased with their centerpiece decorations and should be done constructing them shortly.

->They finalized and booked an incredibly talented local jazz band to play at the event.

-> The overall production of the Arts & Entertainment department is really coming together and they are on track for a great Les Gourmets 2013 

News from the Reception Department:

Does anyone have access to large sheets of uncut, uncreased, and unfolded cardboard? Please ask around as any donation is greatly appreciated!

Our reception entertainment is hired and contracts are signed. We are very excited with the caliber of people we have found.

Our costumes are finished and the props are purchased!

We are having a blast painting and constructing our projects as they are turning out wonderfully. Anyone interested in helping out is more than welcome to do so!

STAY TUNED! MORE TO COME :)

ATTENTION:

Les Gourmets 2013 is SOLD OUT!

Hi all!

Here is the latest news from this weeks featured department: Donations


-->Almost all ingredients have been donated, including all protein and produce

-->They are currently in contact with the 5 stores and restaurants in New Orleans that are being featured in reception

-->They have been discussing with Dr. Borchgrevink suggestions on beer and wine pairings for each and every dinner course

-->They are working with Jon Traskey from The State Room to find possible donors of these beverages


Stay tuned each week for further department updates!

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Updates from Wednesday, January 30th:

We have finalized dates for "les gourmets bonding" events including a bar crawl for those who are over 21, the crosstown showdown baseball game, relay for life, and a tigers game. We are excited to be able to spend time together after Les Gourmets 2013 is over!

*Our volunteer video will be up and running in classrooms SOON
*Arts & Entertainment are on track with decorations, center pieces, etc
*Take home gifts for guests are in the making
*Volunteer Open House is February 20th in the BCC (time soon to come)
*Reception is in the process of constructing their decorations, etc


Here is a look at the main course: Beef Tenderloin

Here is a look at our first two menu items. Both are EXCELLENT! Beautiful presentation, great flavor, and prepared with delicious sauces. Thank you Heart of the House :)

Red Snapper Cake

Shrimp and Grits

Get your Les Gourmets tickets now!

Today we are working with the Heart of the House to taste test our first and second courses. Overall consensus: EXCELLENT! We are very excited for what's to come!

Stay tuned...