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World renown chef, Daniel Boulud, is coming to Vancouver to open up his newest restaurant, DB Bistro Moderne, in the space currently occupied by Feenie’s.

On Thursday evening, we got a chance to take a sneak peak at some of what’s to come with Boulud at a cocktail party hosted by Lumiere, including the up until now top secret floorplans for the new DB Bistro Moderne, to be opened within months on Broadway. You can catch the original press release after the jump.

The original press release (download the presskit with profiles in PDF format, HERE):

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14, 2008

DAVID AND MANJY SIDOO PARTNER WITH TOP NEW YORK CHEF DANIEL BOULUD

DB Bistro Moderne Comes To Vancouver

Vancouver, BC – For his first entry into the Canadian market, Chef Daniel Boulud partners with David and Manjy Sidoo of Lumière. As one of the culinary world’s most respected icons, Daniel Boulud’s accolades include James Beard Foundation awards for “Outstanding Restauranteur”, “Best Chef of New York City” and “Outstanding Chef of the Year”.

A new version of New York’s DB Bistro Moderne is anticipated to open in Vancouver in late July 2008, directly adjacent to Lumière. The restaurant will be operated in partnership with Daniel Boulud’s restaurant management company: The Dinex Group. They will adapt the New York location’s concept in a manner that is uniquely suited to Vancouver’s style, energy and tastes. DB Bistro Moderne is a contemporary interpretation of a classic French bistro. In addition, with Boulud’s collaboration and mentorship and the input of his management group, the Lumière team will have the opportunity to further develop their culinary style and finesse. Under Daniel Boulud, Lumière will continue to be one of Canada’s finest restaurants, maintaining the standards of excellence of both the Relais & Châteaux and Traditions & Qualité organizations.

“Vancouver is a vibrant cosmopolitan center with a gourmet appetite, and David and Manjy Sidoo have certainly proven their contribution to that,” says Daniel Boulud. “I am confident they will make excellent partners. Together we will create the next chapter for Lumière and its already stellar performance. We will also work jointly to bring some flavor of what I do in NY to Vancouver with a new DB Bistro Moderne. We want to create a casual and accessible place with a focus on great seasonal Canadian ingredients.”

“We are elated to be partnering with both Daniel and The Dinex Group,” adds David Sidoo. “Daniel is an amazing chef who also has a brilliant entrepreneurial spirit. It is exciting not only for us but for the entire city as well.”

Manhattan’s DB Bistro Moderne opened in Spring 2001 at the midtown crossroads of fashion and theater. It is Chef Daniel Boulud’s interpretation of the new generation of Parisian bistros whose classically trained chefs offer creative cuisine in a casual, comfortable and contemporary setting. His New York rendition combines the youthful energy of his adopted city with the Gallic flair of the country he left behind. The result is a modern French-American bistro where the traditions of French cuisine meet the flavors of the American market. It has been named “New York’s Best French Bistro” and “One of New York’s Top 50 Restaurants” by the Zagat Survey and has earned Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence”.

Lumière is an eclectic blend of European sophistication and modern French cuisine that speaks a language all its own. Lumière has captured the attention and tastes of food lovers from all over the world and is the first freestanding restaurant in Canada to earn the coveted Relais Gourmand/ Relais & Châteaux designation. Now entering its second decade, Lumière will continue to set the standard for exceptional culinary experiences. www.lumiere.ca

Images are available upon request.

Media contacts:

Judy Ahola
Director of Public Relations & Special Events

Lumière
2551 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9

C: 604.816.4779
E: judy@lumiere.ca
www.lumiere.ca

Georgette Farkas
Director of Public Relations

The Dinex Group
16 East 40th Street, 4th floor
New York, NY 10016

T: 212.327.3434
E: gfarkas@danielnyc.com
www.danielnyc.com