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Greetings!
 Welcome to our June newsletter. We make you the insider on events, coupons and information about Chateau du Lac Bistro. Keep contacting us with your questions by e-mail or comments at 831-3773.
Thank you,
Chef Jacques and Paige Saleun
RESTAURANT NEWS:
- 2 for 1 Happy Hour is "at our bar" every Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30-7 PM. Come one, come all. Every second drink is on us. Lots of fun.
- Our Summer Menu is now in full swing including more seasonal salads, sandwiches, and other traditional French faire.
- Our June wine tasting event will feature some really great Sancerre's presented this month by Val from Glazier's. The event is Wednesday, June 3rd at Chateau du Lac from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. Reservations not needed, just drop on by. These tastings are the first Wednesday of every month and a bargain at only $5 per flight, including hors d'oeuvres! Samplings are very tasty: Casa Lapostolle Chateau, Sancerre Blanc and Rouge; Chandon Pinot Noir Rose Unoaked, Carneros. Put us on your calendar - our wine tasting event is a definite "must to attend". |
| LUNCH SPECIAL FOR JUNE |
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Summer "Buy One - Get One"  Chateau du Lac is preparing for a "hot" summer. We are offering one of our hottest specials to date. Buy one regular-priced "Plat Principal" (entree) and get another of lesser value up to $20 for FREE.
As a reminder, lunch is served from
11:30 - 2 pm Tuesday thru Friday.
So, if you want to take advantage of this sizzling summer special, June is the month to do lunch. Clip the coupon at the bottom of this newsletter and present it to your server.
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KEEP OUR CULINARY FRIEND, RITZ CHEF MATT MURPHY, IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS |
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 Fundraising Event:
June 14th from 4-8 pm
Matthew Murphy, executive chef at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, is fighting the sudden affliction of a rare and severe blood condition. Murphy was rushed to Ochsner Medical Center on Friday and admitted to its intensive care unit, where he is now being treated for DIC, a life-threatening condition that prevents a person's blood from clotting normally.
Murphy and his wife Alicia welcomed quadruplet daughters late in 2007. Financial donations are being accepted at any Capital One Bank branch through the Matthew J. Murphy Donation Account. People may also donate blood in Murphy's name at the Ochsner Blood Bank, located on the first floor of the Ochsner Medical Center, 1514 Jefferson Highway.
The Ritz-Carlton is planning a benefit for Murphy on June 14. The benefit will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the hotel's grand ballroom and will feature cooking demonstrations and food samples from Murphy's chef friends from across Louisiana.
From Paige: At the time of this writing, our dear friend Matt, is currently still in critical condition at Ochsner hospital. Our own Chef Jacques Saleun will be at the fundraiser, as well as famous friends shown below.
Susan Spicer, Bayona
Emeril Lagasse or Spencer Mench, Emeril's Delmonico's
John Folse
Tory McPhail, Commander's Palace,
John Besh
Scott Boswell, Stella!
Paul Prudhomme, K-Paul's
Tom Wolfe, Wolfe's (Marriott Convention Center)
Brian Landry, Galatoire's
Roberto Bustillo, Zoe
Slade Rushing and Allison Vines-Rushing, MiLa (Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel)
Chuck Subra, La Cote Brasserie (Renaissance Arts Hotel)
Duke LaCicero, Café Giovanni
John Harris, Lilette
Donald Link, Cochon
Jeff McInnis, Top Chef and Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
Dean Fearing, Fearing's at Ritz-Carlton, Dallas
Tenney Flynn, GW Fins
Tariq Hannah, Sucre
Jacques Saleun, Chateau du Lac
Café Reconcile
Aaron Burgau, Patois
Frank Brigsten, Brigsten's
Bob Iacovone, Cuvee and Rambla
Greg Reggio, Zea
Mark Quitney, 555 Restaurant (New Orleans Marriott)
Jean Luc, Maurice's Pastries
(more may follow) |
| MEET THE STAFF |
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Erika, a Chateau Original
This month, Chateau du Lac profiles our longtime server Erika, a charming southern belle with a very friendly personality that makes her a joy to get to know.
"I like the intimacy of this restaurant because I can talk to my customers and get to know them," she says in a friendly voice that reminds you of lemonade and sunshine. Actually, Erika talks to everybody, and remembers most guests so well that even weeks later, she can greet them personally by name.
Erika loves her job at Chateau du Lac Bistro. She has been a server here since December of 2007, before we opened on Metairie Road in January of 2008. "I remember painting the walls and refinishing the bar when we were renovating," she reminisces. "Actually, I really enjoy doing that kind of thing!"
Originally interested in a fashion or art career, Erika met a patron at Chateau du Lac who discussed her own career in interior design. She told Erika, "I can see you have a sparkle in your eye when you talk about this. You need to follow your passion and know that everything else will fall on the plate for you". That was the pivotal moment that launched Erika's dream to become an interior designer. Because of this, she has begun thoroughly enjoying going to school. Erika is currently cross-enrolled, studying at the University of New Orleans as well as Delgado. Her favorite decorating style is modern contemporary, but she likes lots of styles. "Style is always interchangeable, so you can redecorate at any time and it never gets old!"
Erika comes from a large close family and was born the youngest of four. Her biggest thrill though, is with her "new" family. "I look forward to coming home every night to my two dogs, Abraham and Lola." Erika has a lot of fun working with our staff and pays special tribute to Chef Jacques. "He is a great chef who looks like he's tough, but actually he is a really fun and sweet person to be around." Her favorite dish at Chateau du Lac is the mussels and escargot.
So next time you come in to dine with us, be sure to say "hello" to Erika. You might be very surprised to see that she not only remembers you, she also remembers a whole lot about your last conversation. | |
Au revoir,
Thank you for sharing your time with us, and we hope to see you soon. Forward this email newsletter to family and friends so they can share in our news and special offers (see "Forward Email" link at bottom of this newsletter). Contact us with any questions or needs and we will do our best to serve you. We especially hope to see our friends for lunch in June with such a "hot" lunch special!
Bonjour Mes Amis,
Paige Saleun
Chateau du Lac
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