Culinary Classics Weekend returns to French Lick Resort

For Immediate Release
March 16, 2009

Culinary Classics Weekend returns to French Lick Resort

Participants receive first-hand experience with resort chefs and industry experts.

FRENCH LICK, IN (March 16, 2009) – Due to the tremendous success of French Lick Resort’s first Culinary Classics Weekend, the resort will once again hold the event on April 24-25. This time, the resort will be rolling out a whole new line up of classes. Full details below.

Culinary participants may begin the weekend by attending a reception on Friday evening from 6:30 – 8 pm. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available as guests have the opportunity to mingle with the culinary experts.

Saturday will be filled with a variety of demonstrations and classes that will peak every interest. Event schedule is as follows:

10 – 11 am
Breakfasts for Champions Session
Morning Pastries Session

11 am – Noon
Spring Veggies Session
Panini and Others Session

Noon – 1 pm
Lunch

1 – 2 pm
Springtime Salmon Session
Luscious Lamb Session

2 – 3 pm
Honestly Hors d’oeuvres Session
Frankly Fruits Session

3 – 4 pm
Cooking with Spirits Session
Bourbon Bash Session

The cost is $30 per session or $125 for all five classes.Culinary participants may receive 15% off the best available room rate on Friday, April 24. Guests are encouraged to mention the event when they book their reservation.

###

French Lick Resort is a $500 million historic restoration and casino development project that includes the West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel and the new French Lick Casino. This premier resort and casino destination features 686 guest rooms and suites; a 51,000-square-foot, single-level casino; 45 holes of golf, including the fully restored 1917-designed Donald Ross Course at French Lick and the new, 18-hole Pete Dye Course at French Lick (opening Spring 2009); two full-service spas with a combined 36 treatment rooms totaling 42,000 square feet; meeting and event space totaling 115,000 square feet and an array of dining and entertainment options.

Media Contacts

Dyan Welsh
Public Relations Manager
French Lick Resort
812.936.5926
dwelsh@frenchlick.com

Tessa Higgs
Public Relations Coordinator
French Lick Resort
812.936.5861
thiggs@frenchlick.com