NEW YORK (CBSNew York) – The French Consulate in New York is mobilizing to help French companies hard hit by the COVID crisis.
As CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reports, an educational wine tasting in Midtown with France’s best sommelier of 2018 and the French Consul General is one of many events held in the New York area for “Good France Week” .
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This year, the Consul General is highlighting the Center-Val de Loire region. It produces five different variations of goat cheese, asparagus with truffles and a wide selection of wines.
Until October 22, tastings, documentary screenings on how cooks are redefining gastronomy and a campaign to support local French businesses.
The consulate has a map on its website participating restaurants, bars, pastry shops, stores and bakeries in the tri-state area.
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In New York City alone, there are 183 French restaurants, including Le Rivage along the restaurant line.
“As the French say, everything in moderation,” said chef-owner Paul Denamiel. “In all of this, I have never been closed. I wanted to make sure I showed a positive force in the neighborhood. “
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Everything will culminate on Friday, when the consul will organize a special dinner in a Renaissance chateau with admission ticket to the consulate with five French guests. All guests must present proof of vaccination as well as a valid photo ID.
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For more information on the week of events, CLICK HERE.
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