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March 2005

Greetings!

We are on the cusp of something wonderful - spring! It's really not that far off (the groundhog told me so). There may be remnants of winter, but this is a time to plan glorious dinners to bring people together for Easter, Passover and to celebrate the Vernal equinox. In this issue learn how to make a cheesecake to warm hearts, travel to warmer destinations without leaving your kitchen, and how to have a meal fit for a king.

Welcome Spring!

Rick Gaede
General Manager

in this issue
  • Travel Without Leaving Your Kitchen
  • Recipe: Sweetheart Cheesecake
  • Savvy Cuisine Spa
  • Vote to Name our Private Dining Room
  • A Meal Fit for a King
  • Earn 500 Marriot Points at Bistro44
  • History in the Making
  • Up and Coming Events

  • Recipe: Sweetheart Cheesecake

    For the Cheesecake:

    Cream cheese 1 pound 8 ounces
    Sugar (granulated) 1 ¼ cup
    Salt ¼ teaspoon
    Sour cream ¾ cup
    Vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon
    Lemon juice (fresh) 1 Tablespoon
    Large shell eggs 3


    Savvy Cuisine Spa

    Savvy Cuisine Spa - Food for Thought...
    Did you know that the Bistro 44 menu always includes a low carbohydrate, vegetarian, low- fat, low cholesterol, low sugar option on it's menu to suit your healthy lifestyle? They use fresh herbs from their own herb garden, and each table contains a sweet smelling herb. Eating out just got easier! So whether you're joining us for a family Sunday brunch or a romantic dinner for just you two you can be happy and healthy.


    Vote to Name our Private Dining Room


    We have received many creative submissions for the new name of the Bistro 44 private dining room. We are happy to announce the final three:


    • Provence
    • BLC
    • Heritage Garden Court

    Please respond to this email to vote on your favorite. You have a chance to make history happen.


    A Meal Fit for a King

    It must be a Chaîne des Rôtisseurs affair

    What is the Chaîne? It's the world's largest gastronomic society founded in 1248. The first guild was called Les Ayeurs, "Goose Roasters". An international organization with more than 7800 members in the US, each guild sets high standards for professionalism and quality; for example: standards befitting the splendor of the 'Royal Table'. Meals often include a large number of courses of exquisite cuisine and wine and require months to plan. The hotel has a dinner coming up May 1st.


    Earn 500 Marriot Points at Bistro44

    Enjoy a sumptuous lunch or dinner in Bistro44 and earn 500 Marriot awards points.


    History in the Making






    The business positioning statement for the Renaissance Boston Bedford Hotel is tied with the historic significance of Bedford, Lexington and Concord. They strive to be part of the community and to bring the rich colonial history into the hotel. Recently, the hotel updated door knobs, and added six 3'x3' pieces of artwork including etchings and water colors and photographs of The Battle of Lexington, Paul Revere, Bedford's Old Town Hall, the Parade of 1929 and a beautiful and vibrant Bedford Flag. Come. Walk the halls. See and be a part of history.


    Up and Coming Events

    Easter Brunch Buffet- March 27
    Come celebrate Easter with our full hot/cold gourmet breakfast buffet in the Renaissance Ballroom.

    $29.99 Adults, $21.99 children, children under 2 free.
    For reservations please call the Bistro 44 at 781- 276-7565.


    National Secretaries Week - Bistro 44
    April 25 to April 29. Join us for Lunch- show your staff how much you appreciate them. Buffet Specials daily.


    Chaine des Rotisseurs Dinner

    The theme for this multi-course dinner is Moulin Rouge - Spring in Paris. For questions, please call Nasser Mobarak 781-275-5500. Wednesday May 1, 2005.


    Express Lunch
    Soup and Salad. 1/2 Sandwich and a Beverage. What a deal! Monday thru Friday.
    $ 9.99


    Mother's Day
    Sunday, May 8, 2005


    Travel Without Leaving Your Kitchen

    My grandmother Marion taught me about a love for baking and where it can take me. When I was young, we sampled food in her kitchen and all around the Mediterranean. We visited France, Spain, Italy and Israel. My grandmother was Turkish and Armenian, so she exposed me to a variety of cuisines at a very early age. She also enjoyed traveling to exotic locations and sampling goodies all along the way. Thankfully, she brought me along for the ride.

    I invite you to come along with me.

    Cooking can take you anywhere...
    Quick Links...

    Reserve a Bistro 44 Table

    Reserve Our Lovely Private Dining Room

    Call/email Lauren Meko, Restaurant Manager (781) 276-7565

    Friday, May 27, 2005. 4 PM. Light and Healthy, Bursting with Flavor Cooking Class with Executive Chef John Costello



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