/24-7PressRelease/ - LOS ANGELES, CA, April 24, 2008 - An extraordinary event is the inspiration for an extraordinary dessert. Kristy Choo, pastry chef and owner of Jin Patisserie along with thirty-two chefs from the best restaurants in Southern California were chosen to participate in the inaugural James Beard Foundation "Chefs & ChampagneSM Los Angeles". "I am honored to be invited to be a part of the Foundation's first major tasting event on the West Coast and excited to work with some of the best chefs in Los Angeles." enthuses Choo. Her lavish delicacy celebrates the season and consists of mascarpone cream layered with peach compote and passion fruit jelly topped with ground almond crumble.
The James Beard Foundation's first major tasting event on the West Coast serves to build awareness for their programs and to raise funds to support their philanthropic work, including the James Beard Foundation Scholarship Program. The exceptional culinary talents of Los Angeles' finest chefs will be featured at the event.
Choo has won accolades for her use of exotic ingredient combinations, subtle flavors, and intricate hand-decorating and was named 'Pastry Chef of the Year' 2007 by Angeleno magazine; 'Rising Star' 2006, by Star Chefs; 'Best of Show' 2006 at the Next Generation Chocolatier Competition; nominated for 'Best Hot Chocolate' 2007 by the Food Network; and chosen 'Best of LA' 2004 by Los Angeles magazine. Visit http://www.JinPatisserie.com to view her exquisite gallery.
What: The James Beard Foundation's "Chefs & ChampagneSM Los Angeles"
www.JamesBeard.org
When: Sunday, May 4, 2008
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Melrose Place
Los Angeles, CA
Cost: $195 for James Beard Foundation members and $275 for the general public
For reservations call 212-627-2308 or visit http://www.jamesbeard.org
Who: Jin Patisserie pastry chef and owner Kristy Choo
www.JinPatisserie..com
Contact: Media
Rushing Media
April Rushing, Publicist
april@rushingmedia.com
818.253.5385
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