/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - George Brown College Celebrates French Culinary Tradition with Culinary Cities of the World/

TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2014 /CNW/ - The George Brown College Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts is once again home to Culinary Cities of the World, an exclusive festival recognizing the world's leading culinary cities. Featuring the food, wine and culinary contributions of Paris and Lyon, the festival will offer food enthusiasts enticing flavours of some of the most celebrated dishes France has to offer, as well as an opportunity to mingle with internationally acclaimed Chef Alain Ducasse – a captain of the culinary industry and widely considered one of the most brilliant culinary innovators of our time.

Media are invited to attend the following events:

In Conversation with Alain Ducasse
WHAT:	Hosted by Food Network chef Chuck Hughes, this insightful and engaging Q&A will feature Ducasse's reflections on his diverse achievements, which today include 22 top-tier restaurants in nine countries. He will also share his views on why it's important to pass on his knowledge to the next generation, and how culinary education can make a difference in helping the less-fortunate find work and access to a better life. The conversation will be followed by a wine-and-cheese reception and book signing.
WHERE:	Theatre 406, 290 Adelaide St. E. George Brown College
WHEN:	Wednesday, October 15
	Q & A, 6:00 p.m.
	Reception, 7:00 p.m.
French Culinary Market
WHAT:	A walk-around food market featuring tantalizing French inspired dishes by 15 local celebrity chefs, including Jason Bangerter of Langdon Hall, Alexandra Feswick of The Drake, and Anthony Walsh of Oliver & Bonacini. On hand will be guest of honour Alain Ducasse. The event will culminate in an important announcement regarding the training of future generations of George Brown College culinary students.
WHERE:	Grand Atrium, 300 Adelaide St. E., Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts
WHEN:	Thursday, October 16, 2014
	5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Note:	A limited number of tickets for the French Culinary Market are now available to the public at a cost of $75 each. To purchase tickets, visit www.georgebrown.ca/home/events/french-culinary-market.aspx.

About George Brown College
Toronto's George Brown College has established a reputation for equipping students with the skills, industry experience and credentials to pursue the careers of their choice. The college offers programs from its three campuses located across the downtown core, including its newest location at the Toronto waterfront, which opened in September 2012. George Brown offers 142 full-time programs and 193 continuing education certificates/designations across a wide variety of professions to a student body of over 25,800 (full-time enrolment) students, including over 3,500 international students; and over 62,800 continuing education registrants. Students can earn certificates, diplomas, postgraduate certificates, apprenticeships and degrees.

SOURCE: George Brown College

Alain Ducasse will only be available for scheduled interviews. For more information, or to arrange an interview, please contact: Joyann Callender, Media Relations Manager, George Brown College, Office: 416-415-5000 ext. 3159, Mobile: [phone], [email protected]