Middle East Institute (MEI) and American Turkish Association of Washington, DC (ATA-DC) are pleased to present:

Celebration at the Palace

Lecture on Turkish and 16^th Century Ottoman Cuisine and its

interactions with Arab and Persian Cuisines 

By Chef Channon Mondoux of Renaissance Cuisine

Wednesday, September 23

6:30pm-8:00pm

The Boardman Room

Middle East Institute

1761 N Street NW

Washington, DC 20001

Coffee and treats prepared by Chef Channon  will be served.

For reservations, email: ask@atadc.org

The event is a part of Turkish Cuisine and Restaurant Week organized by ATA-DC. For more info visit: www.turkishrestaurantweekdc.org

Chef Channon Mondoux

Channon Mondoux of Renaissance Cuisine, personal chef, food writer and historian, author of "Celebration at the Sarayi" a book of timeless Turkish cuisine has an eclectic world style founded in a locavore attitude. Her writing earned her a silver medal in the "Living Now" book awards for innovation and creativity in helping people improve the quality of their lives. Channon began her work as a personal chef in 2001 after her career as a public educator (she also has a Bachelors of Education and a Degree in Psychology) and has been cooking since she was old enough to hold a spoon. She has brought to life ancient cuisines and artisan foods in restaurants, banquet halls, festivals and private events ever since. A Food Network Finalist, one of her historical recipes was chosen among thousands to be featured on "The Ultimate Recipe Showdown" in 2008. She is also the Chef for Fair Food Matters "Future Chef" program, where she instills her love of local food and food craft with young people ages 13-18. She can be found on the web at www.rencuisine.com contact her at channon@rencuisine.com or 269-547-0339