Chefs prepared these dishes which were complemented by fine French wines from the Chateau Coutet and Chateau Latour, Champagne Paul Goerg and single malt whiskeys from The Balvenie Distillery, plus café treats from Nespresso.

·         The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort, Chef Marcel RAVIN presents:
Variation on the fried egg – cassava / passion fruit / truffles & beets galette

·         Adour Alain DUCASSE at The St. Regis NY, Chef Didier Elena presents:
Pressed chicken & duck foie gras, artichokes with truffle vinaigrette

·         SHO Shaun Hergatt, Chef Shaun Hergatt presents:
Potato espuma and black truffle with Maitake mushroom

·         Payard and François Chocolate Bar, Chef François Payard presents:
A selection of mini pastries and desserts

· Restaurant Daniel/Feast & Fêtes, Chef Cedric Tovar presents:
Award-winning barbagiuans and other Monégasque specialties!

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Anthony Ethuin (Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel, Monaco), Didier Elena (Executive Chef, Adour Alain DUCASSE at The St. Regis New York), Francois Payard (FPB Bakery and Payard, New York), Maguy Maccario, Consul General of Monaco in New York, Cedric Tovar (Executive Chef, Feast & Fetes/Daniel Boulud, New York), Marcel RAVIN (Executive Chef, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel, Monaco), Shaun Hergatt (Executive Chef, SHO Shaun Hergatt), Philippe Brito (Monte Carlo Bay Hotel, Monaco). © 2010 Consulate General of Monaco/by Suzanne Vreeland

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“A Night of Peru” will celebrate the Peruvian government’s efforts to sustain Peru’s magnificent diversity into the future, through the work of the recently established ministry of the environment and the support of various Peruvian and international organizations.

Prince Albert, through the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (www.fpa2.com), has shown his enthusiasm for Peru’s rich diversity by funding a three-year project of Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History (www.fieldmuseum.org), called Establishing new conservation landscapes in Amazonian Peru, which provides vital information to the government of Peru to support protection of vast forested landscapes. The proceeds of the gala will be dedicated to the collaborative work of Peru and The Field Museum in achieving lasting conservation in Peru.

It was on Columbus Day 2008, during his inaugural visit to The Field, that Prince Albert co-signed a Memorandum of Understanding between his Foundation and the Museum that underscores the relationship between the two organizations and provides for joint collaboration on projects, knowledge-sharing, and fund-raising activities and events in the fields of biodiversity conservation, climate change and water management issues.

Tickets are 350 Euros and include dinner and entertainment.
Reservations by check to:
La Maison de l’Amérique Latine de Monaco
Europa Résidence, Place des Moulins, MC 98000 Monte-Carlo
Principauté de Monaco
Ph. (+377) 93 25 17 51

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The screening was followed by a cocktail reception in the presence of Mr. John B. Kelly and Mrs. Maguy Maccario, respectively President and Vice-President of The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation – USA, and Mrs. Marie-Monique Steckel, President of The French Institute Alliance Française. A silent auction featuring prizes from exclusive restaurants such as Adour Alain Ducasse, Daniel, Benoit and SHO raised funds to benefit the U.S. Chapter of The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

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Beverly Hills, October 22, 2009

The on-going award, inaugurated in 2003, honors style legends for their contributions to the worlds of fashion and entertainment. Debra Messing presented the Award to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, who accepted it on behalf of the Princely family, and Demi Moore presented the Award to Pierre Rainero, Image, Style & Heritage Director, Cartier International.

The event raised over $150,000 for the Princess Grace Foundation-USA and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

“Princess Grace and the House of Cartier have been key style influencers here on Rodeo Drive and across the globe. We are thrilled to honor both recipients with the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style® Award,” says Wanda McDaniel, Chairman of the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style® Selections Committee. “The longstanding relationship between the Monaco Princely family and the esteemed French jeweler made it a natural decision to recognize them jointly.”

“Beginning with the late Princess Grace, whose unique roles of movie star and royalty embodied glamour and elegance like no other icon, and continuing with the renowned jeweler Cartier, whose creations have been worn by celebrities, dignitaries and socialites across the world, both honorees effortlessly unite the worlds of fashion and entertainment,” says Beverly Hills Mayor Nancy Krasne. “The City of Beverly Hills is pleased to have the privilege of recognizing Princess Grace and Cartier with permanent plaques on Rodeo Drive.”

Created by the late sculptor Robert Graham and standing 14-feet tall at the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way, “Torso” serves as the symbol for the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style®. The Walk of Style® Award, also designed by Mr. Graham, is a maquette of “Torso”.

As the fourteenth and fifteenth recipient of this award, Princess Grace and Cartier follow previous honorees Valentino Garavani (2009), Manolo Blahnik (2008), James Galanos (2007), Gianni and Donatella Versace (2007), Salvatore Ferragamo, Edith Head, James Acheson and Milena Canonero (2006), Herb Ritts and Mario Testino (2005), Tom Ford (2004), and Giorgio Armani (2003). Honorees are selected by an independent committee comprised of media, celebrities, past honorees and academics in the worlds of fashion and entertainment (http://www.rodeodrive-bh.com/WOS/WOS_about.html).

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New York, June 2009

The exhibit featured over a dozen works of art that utilize the full range of colorful Nespresso coffee capsules to create pixel portraits of iconic cultural figures from music, screen, politics and the arts. Among the many icons represented were President Barack Obama, Mahatma Ghandi, Marilyn Monroe, Madonna and a 6.5′ x 6.5′ portrait of Grace Kelly. The portraits are the creation of Brazilian entrepreneur and artist Ricardo Bellino.

The temporary boutique was opened – and the exhibition on display – from June 19 through July 3 –  featuring a Nespresso Cafe bar where coffee was sold for $2 per cup.

All proceeds from the Tasting Bar benefited four charities — the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, the Princess Grace Awards, Musicians on Call and the British Memorial Gardens in New York. Grace Kelly’s portrait was donated to the Princess Grace Foundation-USA to be auctioned at a future event.

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