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CHRISTOPHE EMÉ OF LOS ANGELES’S ORTOLAN BRINGS HIS REFINED FRENCH CUISINE TO SAN DIEGO ’S RANCHO BERNARDO INN

WHAT: Chef Christophe Emé, of the esteemed Los Angeles restaurant Ortolan, will be traveling to San Diego to present a feast for the senses at the Rancho Bernardo Inn’s El Bizcocho restaurant. For his six-course dinner Chef Emé, named one of Food & Wine’s 10 Best New Chefs in 2005, will be serving dishes such as Crispy Langoustine with Truffles, Roast Scallop with Bacon, and Lamb Pastilla with Baby Fennel—all paired with a selection of fine French wines (see attached menu).In honor of this special event, the Rancho Bernardo Inn is also offering a two-night “Spring Duet” package for those who want to experience world-class cuisine in a spectacular setting (see below for details).

WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 2006
Reservations available from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE : El Bizcocho Restaurant
Rancho Bernardo Inn
17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr.
San Diego , CA 92128
RESERVATIONS: 858.675.8550

COST: $135 per person, including wine pairing (tax and gratuity additional)

SPRING DUET

PACKAGE : The Spring Duet package starts at $1,000 and includes:

*Two nights accommodation for two, excluding tax and gratuity. All rooms feature one king bed or two queen beds and a patio or balcony and are custom-furnished with hand-chosen antiques, original artwork and a complete range of amenities.

*Two dinners over two nights: one night with Christophe Emé for the special Ortolan dinner; one night at El Bizcocho under Chef de Cuisine Gavin Kaysen

*Two breakfasts at Veranda restaurant

*Two bottles of wine for your room upon arrival

*Two massages at the Buena Vista Spa

Please note: The package is only available the nights of April 5-6 or April 6-7. To book the package, please call 800.837.9132.

ORTOLAN: Since opening in February 2005, Ortolan restaurant and its chef Christophe Emé have received numerous accolades, with Ortolan being selected by John Mariani as one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants for 2005. Chef Christophe Emé will also appear on Iron Chef America airing on June 18, 2006. Located on West 3 rd Street in Los Angeles, Ortolan features a lovely interior with five separate themes, ranging from an antique wine cellar to an opulent dining room reminiscent of Versailles. Changing frequently to accommodate the seasons, Emé’s menu combines impeccable French technique with a sense of fun.

ABOUT RANCHO

BERNARDO INN:   Rancho Bernardo Inn, a distinguished member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, is conveniently located within 30 minutes of most of San Diego’s main attractions. El Bizcocho Chef de Cuisine Gavin Kaysen is also one of only three American finalists for the prestigious 2007 Bocuse d’Or competition and is widely recognized as one of the top chefs in San Diego. In 2003, he won the National Trophy of Cuisine and Pastry. With this honor, Kaysen represented the United States at the International Trophy of Cuisine and Pastry in Paris. He finished first in the fish category and third overall in the world. Rancho Bernardo Inn is owned by JC Resorts, whose other properties include Surf & Sand Resort, Temecula Creek Inn, and JC Golf. For additional information, please visit www.ranchobernardoinn.com.