BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2018 IS CELEBRATED AT FACC PASSPORT TO FRANCE

34TH EDITION OF FACC PASSPORT TO FRANCE A FOODIES DELIGHT

STORY AND PHOTOS BY DWIGHT CASIMERE

Dwight Casimere with Juan-Luis Goujon-President FACC-

Chicago

Beaujolais Nouveau - the First Wine of the Harvest from Georges Duboeuf


Gastronomes, foodies and Oenophiles from all walks of life descended upon Zhou B Art Studio in Bridgeport to stroll the humongous art galleries and nosh on delicacies from more the 60 purveyors of French influenced wine and food from restaurants, wine purveyors and catering services throughout the Chicago area. The annual Passport to France by the French American Chamber of Commerce- FACC Chicago, is the premiere event showcasing French gastronomic art. The juxtaposition of modern art, both culinary and sensory represents a synergy that is euphoric. Add to that the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau, the first wine of the French wine harvest, courtesy of Georges Duboeuf, and it is an experience that is non-pareil. As the French would say, C'est Magnifique!

Below: 

Tiphanie Spencer Drawings/Dessins

The galleries at Zhous B Art Center

Chocolate Baby Elephants from L.A. Burdock Handmade Chocolates

French Macarons from Alliance

French Fries (the French call them "Pomme Frite") with Gravy, the perfect match with Champagne

Madrid Perry-Tastemaker

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine

La Boulangerie

La Boulangerie Fremch Baguettes

Tony Gatti,DWSET Quintessential Wines with Georges DuBoeuf Nouveau Beaujolais Wines

Barcacaochocola-Artisan Chocolatier

Alliance Patisserie's version of the Croquembouche-the famous French celebratory dessert-made with multi-flavored French Macarons

Braised Beef Bourguignon with Lentils from Chez Moi

Master Chef Dominique Tougne of Chez Moi-A Unique French Bistro

Mini Hazelnut Tarts from Vanilla Chicago

The team at Bistronommic

Delicacies from Troquet French Bistro

Authentic French Quarter Beignets from Cafe Bonhomme

Cafe Bonhomme Kelsey Del Monico Lucas Event Director-Bonhommegroup.com