. Take a class on Champagne at Flûte Gramercy.
Gourmet Champagnes with Foie gras
Saturday, November 13. 6 to 7pm.
40 East 20th Street. $85 per person
. Taste French Food, buy French books or French clothes at the Lycee Francais Fall festival.
This annual fair, open to the public, is held at the French Lycee at 505 East 75th Street from 10 am to 4pm on Saturday 13th. A great occasion to start your Christmas shopping in a relaxed French ambiance and to spend some time with the French community. Activities for kids as well.
Don't miss the Caneles de Celine, amazing French miniature pastries served with a Nespresso Cafe.
. Chocolate Show
From November 11th to 14th at the Metropolitan Pavillion
The 13th annual New York Chocolate Show is the largest show in the United States completely dedicated to chocolate.
It will bring together more than 65 fine chocolate companies who will present a diverse array of fine chocolates and chocolate-inspired products
This year’s Chocolate Show will also feature book signings by award-winning authors: cooking demonstrations in two culinary theatres featuring renowned chocolatiers and pastry chefs who will share secrets of the trade; a Kid’s Zone, dedicated to fun-filled activities for Young chocolate lovers and, a Chocolate Fashion Show (Wednesday November 10,2010).
Among the French Chocolatiers: Michel Cluizel, la Maison Boissier, Valrhona, Jacques Torres...