Deputy Prime Minister to Toss Pasta at National Arts Centre's Celebrity Chefs' Cooking Series at Le Café
August 07, 2002 -
Ottawa (Canada) - Deputy Prime Minister John Manley will take part in the National Art Centre's Celebrity Chef's Cooking Series on Friday, August 9, 2002, at 20:00 on the terrace of Le Café restaurant.
The Deputy Prime Minister will join Le Café Chef Kurt Waldele for a demonstration of one of his favourite summer recipes, Manley's Warm Pasta Toss.
Mr. Manley is the latest in a lineup of celebrities to take part in the cooking series this summer after TV host Marlen Cowpland, fashion designer Richard Robinson and National Arts Centre Orchestra Conductor Pinchas Zukerman, and Principal Cellist Amanda Forsyth.
This summer's upcoming lineup of Celebrity Chefs includes: Canadian Tourism Commission President and CEO Jim Watson and National Arts Centre Communications Director Jayne Watson (August 16th), and Ottawa Citizen columnist and culinary author Gay Cook (August 23rd).
Le Café patrons are welcome to attend the cooking demonstrations for free. The celebrities' creations are available as a menu item for $19.95 per person. Patrons in attendance will also receive a copy of each Celebrity Chef's recipe, which will also be featured on the restaurant's menu as an evening special for the week following their appearance.
All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the National Arts Centre's youth and education initiatives, and artistic programming.
