posted by tastebuds on July 10th, 2008
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Go Barging continues to raise the standard of luxury barge cruising in Europe, adding fine restaurant dining as part of the itinerary for the 2009 season on three of its vessels.
In addition to the superb meals prepared onboard from fresh local ingredients by accomplished chefs, Go Barging guests will enjoy a gourmet meal at Michelin-rated [...]

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posted by tastebuds on July 2nd, 2008
Chef Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex at the stove

Jean-Christophe Ansanay-Alex, 42 years old, is a graduate of les Maristes in Lyon and the Lycée Hôtelier Savoie Léman, at Thonon-les-Bains in the Haute Savoie.
After this he worked for Pierre Orsi in Lyon, and Philippe Million in Albertville.
He became the personal chef to Christina Onassis in the mid 1980’s – a role which offered him [...]

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posted by tastebuds on May 19th, 2008
Chef Jean-Stephane Poinard

French chef and restaurateur Jean-Stephane Poinard has finally come to America. His arrival in St. Augustine, Florida isn’t just for a brief visit, but to fulfill his childhood dream of living and owning a restaurant in the States.
St. Augustine’s European atmosphere lured Jean-Stephane and his wife Valerie here, and their brand new Bistro de Leon [...]

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