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Social Events
The FACC hosts a variety of social and cultural events in order to promote ties between France and the Pacific Northwest region. Such events are a way for members and their guests to expand their networks and enjoy French culture while contributing to the region's position as a dynamic, growing and international market.
Regional Dinner - A Taste of Alsace
On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, France Education Northwest invites you to enjoy a delicious meal prepared by renowned French Chef Jacques Boiroux.
Join fellow Francophiles to savor choucroute & Galette des Rois !
Choucroute garnie is a famous Alsatian dish consisting of choucroute (sauerkraut) braised with various cuts of meats.
A hearty warming meal that's perfect for cold rainy days!
As a dessert, taste the French Galette des Rois, a cake celebrating Epiphany.
When: Wednesday, January 25, 2012
6:30 to 10 PM
Where: Leif Erikson Hall (map)
2245 NW 57th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Price: $45 Individual Ticket
Click here to register!
Menu
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AMUSE-BOUCHE
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MOUSSE DE FOIE DE VOLAILLE
Chicken liver pâté & Cornichons
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PLATEAU DE MUNSTER
Munster cheese tray
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PLAT PRINCIPAL
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CHOUCROUTE GARNIE ALSACIENNE
Avec Jarrotin, saucisse de Strasbourg & bacon fumé, pomme de terre vapeur.
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ALSACIAN SAUERKRAUT
Garnished with Ham hock, Strasbourg sausages, smoked bacon, steamed potato.
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DESSERT
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ẺPIPHANIE GALETTE DES ROIS
King Cake
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WINE: Kennedy Shah Reserve Riesling 2009, Dubrul Vineyard
by Jean-Claude Beck*, the Alsatian Winemaker
from "The Woodhouse Wine Estates" in Woodinville.
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About Alsace..
Alsace is located on France's eastern border and on the west bank of the upper Rhine adjacent to Germany and Switzerland.
Alsace has through its history changed hands between Germany and France on several occasions. The local culture is distinct, and the region offers historic cities and castles, and interesting countryside. A popular itinerary is the Alsatian Vineyard Route - fabulous for walking from town to town trying a whole bunch of local wines.
Alsace also has some of the most beautiful cathedrals and churches in Western Europe. The stunning Strasbourg Cathedral is a unique example of a mix of roman and gothic architecture.
Alsatian cuisine is very distinctive, strongly based on Germanic culinary traditions. The gastronomic symbol of the région is undoubtedly Sauerkraut, a word included into the French language as choucroute.
Alsace is one of the smallest regions in France, but it possesses the largest number of five-star chefs per inhabitant!
Meet award-winning French type designer Jean-François Porchez!
Co-hosted by the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Alliance Française de Seattle, and the University of Washington Simpson Center for the Humanities.
Porchez has designed logos and typefaces for some of the most famous French cultural icons, including Air France, Le Monde, Moulin Rouge, France Télécom, La Banque Postale, and the Paris Metro.
Porchez is an honorary President of the Association Typographique
Internationale (the leading organization for type design), and regularly conducts type design workshops all over the world. He is also the founder of the French social network Le Typographe and has won numerous prizes for his typefaces, including the prestigious Prix Charles Peignot.
Jean-François will present a 40 minute lecture on his work, followed by a 20 minute bilingual (French and English) question and answer session. Please join us for a speaker reception after the event.
When: Thursday, February 16, 7:00pm
Where: Good Shepard Center Chapel
4649 Sunnyside Avene North, 4th Floor
Seattle, Washington 98103 (map)
Price: Free Admission - Ample Free Parking
Le Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival
Friday, November 18, 2011
Despite the chill and drizzle of a typical autumn evening in Seattle, 400 revelers gathered to clink glasses and celebrate l'arrivée du Beaujolais Nouveau. On Friday, November 18th, the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest presented its 19th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Festival at the Columbia Tower Club, at the very top of the Columbia Center Tower. The festival-goers from across Puget Sound were in attendance to honor the French tradition of welcoming the arrival of the first 2011 "new wines" - the famous Beaujolais Nouveau wine from the Beaujolais region of France. The evening started off à la française with rousing tunes by celebrated local accordionist, Bonnie Birch. There was much to see, do, eat and drink with wine bars sponsored by Georges Duboeuf, Maison Louis Jadot, Evening Land Vineyards, Joseph Drouhin and the Northwest Wine Academy of the South Seattle Community College.
Guests had the opportunity to mingle with fellow French, Francophone and Francophile celebrants who included representatives from domestic and international business, the non-profit sector, the Washington State Consular Corps, as well as local government representatives. This exclusive party was the perfect way to kick-off the holiday season and rejoice the French way with wine, food, music, festivities and fun.
Read more about the 2011 event!
To see the pictures, please click here.
Copyright Alabastro Photography
Paris on a Budget is back.. with a coat!
The French-American Chamber of Commerce and L'Alliance Française de Seattle will team up again to give you tips & tricks to enjoy yourself in Paris when the weather is cold.
And still without breaking the bank!
Are you planning a trip to Paris soon? Do you know someone who is going? Do you feel in the mood for a change of scenery? Sign up now for this great seminar!
We will give an overview of Paris neighborhoods, useful addresses to get reduced or free tickets to shows, and a list of "bonnes adresses" collected from current Paris locals.
The seminar will include a live presentation accompanied by PowerPoint slides, and we will provide each attendee with an English copy of all the presented material. Questions will be welcomed in English or French!
When: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 7:30 pm
Where: Alliance Française de Seattle, Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103 (map)
Ambassador's Gala Celebration
AMBASSADOR'S GALA CELEBRATION
October 17, 2011
The Rainier Club, Seattle
Held on October 17, 2011 at the Rainier Club in Downtown Seattle, the Ambassador's Gala Celebration gathered Aerospace industry leaders, FACC Members, and community members who toasted the first official visit to Seattle of His Excellency François Delattre, Ambassador of France to the United States.
Please click here to see all the photos from the event.
Please click here to see Governor Chris Gregoire's video address to Ambassador Delattre and Gala attendees.
Un grand merci to our Gala Sponsors:
Bastille Day Festival
Bastille Day Festival: The Biggest Celebration of French Culture in Seattle!
The 8th Annual Bastille Day Festival held on July 9th and 10th was part of the Seattle Center FESTÁL program and featured a warm welcome by Seattle City Council Member Tom Rasmussen.
The wonderful sunny weather greatly enhanced both the event and the conviviality enjoyed by the French-American community of Seattle.The festival activities included live musical, theatrical, and cultural performances, children's activities, delicious French food, cooking demonstrations, wine and Champagne tastings, a Citroën car exhibit, photo contest, fencing demonstrations, screenings of Rick Steves' travelogues, as well as booths selling French products and representing local French organizations.
We would like to extend un grand merci to all the sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and attendees who participated in the Bastille Day Festival! We had a great weekend and we hope you did as well! Please be sure to check out the photos from the festival.
If you would like to share with us your thoughts about the Bastille Day Festival, please fill out the official survey. Visit our Bastille Day Festival website to learn more about the menu, chef demos, musical performances, wine tastings and children's activities. Finally, we would like to congratulate Erin Phillips the lucky winner of the Air France raffle. This will be her first trip to France and she is very excited!
Please contact Casey for more information.
The Festival is organized by France Education Northwest, a 501c3 subsidiary of the French-American Chamber of Commerce under the auspices of the French government.
Soiree Belle Époque
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Soirée Belle Époque
Arctic Club
Northern Lights Dome Room
The evening featured an exquisite 5-course French wine-paired menu, a silent auction, live music by Pearl Django, variety performance à la française by Miss Lily Verlaine and Pacific Northwest elegance.
To view selected pictures of the event, please click here
To view all the pictures of the event, please click here
Photo credits: Heather Zinger Photography