Flagstaff House Restaurant’s Coffee Collection Creating a Buzz

Boulder, Colo. – July 24, 2007 – Colorado’s Four-Star Flagstaff House Restaurant, which set a precedent last year when it offered complete chef-created meals online, is now titillating the globe’s coffee drinkers with its decadent gourmet coffees beautifully presented in a special gift collection that is creating a buzz among caffeine lovers.

Three unique coffees that are only available at the Flagstaff House Restaurant are impeccably presented in a keepsake gift box that captures the natural ambience and the sweeping Rocky Mountain views enjoyed by diners from around the world at one of the country’s most award-winning four-star restaurants.  Slow-roasted by hand in Boulder specifically for the Flagstaff House Restaurant, each variety glistens with natural oils and is bursting with flavor.

• ‘Flagstaff House Ethiopian’ – delivers a unique blend of extraordinarily rich beans shipped from the birthplace of coffee. Combines the sensual tastes of fine wine and exotic spice.

• ‘Flagstaff House Special Blend’ - converges six distinctive varieties from East Africa, Central America and Indonesia, producing a satisfying range of complex flavors from fruity to dark and rich. 

• ‘Flagstaff House Whole Bean Espresso’ – presents a stout, but unusually smooth espresso handcrafted from a well balanced blend of Central and South American and Pacific region beans.

Each Coffee Lover’s gift box contains all three whole-bean varieties in vacuum sealed bags ready for grinding at home.  Each order also includes a delicious mini-loaf of Chef Mark Monette’s made-fresh-daily poppy seed bread. The gift box itself makes a beautiful presentation suitable for any coffee lover on your gift list.  Priced at $58 (plus shipping), the Flagstaff House Coffee Lovers Gift Collection is available online at www.shopflagstaffhouse.com, or orders may be placed toll free at (877) 209-6043.

JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT FEATURING CHEF MARK MONETTE'S COLORADO

LAMB DISH AS RECENTLY SHOWN ON FOOD NETWORK!

Who:        Executive Chef and Partner Mark Monette of the Flagstaff House Restaurant

What:        Wine, Dine & Cook with Chef Mark Monette - A three-course cooking demonstration followed by a sit-down gourmet lunch.  Also featuring Michael Silacci, winemaker for Opus One, who will talk about the wines we will be featuring as part of this special cooking demonstration! 

Menu:       This special cooking demo will include chef Mark Monette's signature dish, Colorado Rack, Loin and Braised Lamb Shank -- served with Italian Heirloom Polenta and Ratatouille Vegetables. This dish was recently selected for a new Food Network show called Road Tasted, hosted by Bobby and Jamie Deen, sons of celebrity chef Paula Deen.   A video clip of this show is on the Flagstaff House’s Web site at /media.php  

When:       Friday, October 6, 2006 beginning at 11:00 a.m.  

Where:      Flagstaff House Restaurant – www.flagstaffhouse.com               

 RSVP:  Call 303.442.4640 or register online at www.flagstaffhouse.com – Seating is limited. Reservations required.  

Rated one of the top five cooking demonstrations in Colorado by Sunset Magazine, Wine, Dine and Cook with Chef Mark Monette includes the preparation of three courses followed by a sit-down gourmet lunch enjoyed out on our beautiful terrace overlooking Boulder . Each course will be paired with a special wine.    

While Chef Mark will share various cooking techniques from the Flagstaff House, guests will also receive wine education with special wine pairing from Opus One winemaker, Michael Silacci. Guests will learn about the flavors of the wine, and how and why certain wines are paired with the foods we are preparing.  

Chef Mark Monette has been responsible for the culinary delights at Flagstaff House since 1985. His unique style of cooking incorporates French cuisine with Asian accents, brought together by his training in several Michelin Three Star restaurants in France and restaurants in New York City and the Orient.  At the Flagstaff House, Chef Mark Monette has had the pleasure of preparing a special menu for the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as well as the Prime Minister of Japan, Ryutaro Hashimoto, and his foreign ministers. We have also hosted many dinners for notable culinary dignitaries including Paul Bocuse, Angela Gaja, and Robert Mondavi.  

The Monette Family has owned the Flagstaff House Restaurant since 1971. The restaurant holds many prestigious awards, including Colorado 's longest-holding Wine Spectator Grand Award (since 1983), the Mobil Four Star Award, AAA’s Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award.  The Flagstaff House was recently the first Colorado restaurant inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame.   

Private Instruction: Do something different for your next party, get-together, or corporate off-site event. Private cooking classes are available by Chef Mark Monette upon request for groups of 20 or more.

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BOULDER, CO - Celebrating 35 years of providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range , the Flagstaff House Restaurant announced today it has received the coveted Grand Award from Wine Spectator magazine.  Only two restaurants in all of Colorado have received the Grand Award, and the Flagstaff House is the only restaurant to earn this award for 23 consecutive years.

“Our 160-page wine list has been a family passion dating back to our founding in 1971,” said Don Monette, founder and partner in the Flagstaff House Restaurant.  “We are proud to once again receive the Grand Award, Wine Spectator’s most prestigious award.  As with our award-winning cuisine and service, the creation of our wine cellar began in 1971 and has grown to become one of the largest in the state.  We have always strived to show our passionate commitment to quality and depth in our ever-growing wine list.

“In its 26th year, Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards program continued its consistent growth.  The number of award holders has increased every year since 1999 and now stands at 3,772 wine-friendly restaurants, making our 2006 Dining Guide the world's most comprehensive list of restaurants that take wine seriously,” said Samantha Shanken Baker of Wine Spectator.  “Awards are given on three levels, with the Grand Award as our top honor. Since its inception in 1981, the Grand Award has honored those select restaurants that offer exceptional quality with their wine programs. These are destination restaurants for wine lovers; they offer a trove of mature vintages and showcase the world's best producers while providing superior service and cuisine. We applaud the Flagstaff House for achieving our highest award for the past 23 consecutive years.”

Beginning in 1983, the Flagstaff House has earned yearly the coveted Wine Spectator's Grand Award.  The restaurant’s wine cellar of over 20,000 bottles, one of the largest in the state, includes great depth in California Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne .  It also emphasizes great wines from around the world, including:

* One of the largest collections of Domaine Romanee-Conti Grand Cru Burgundies
* One of the world's few complete Chateau Mouton Rothschild Collection Artist, "Artist Paintings of the labels since 1945"
* Australia's Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Hermitage, over 20 vintages

The Flagstaff House’s wine list also include an extensive list of boutique wineries from around the world, including Araujo Estate Eisele vineyard, Dalla Valle Vineyards Maya, Harlan Estate, and Leonetti Cellar.

ABOUT WINE SPECTATOR

Founded in 1976, Wine Spectator is a lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine.  Since 1976 it has grown to become the largest wine magazine in the world.  In 2005, paid circulation was over 382,000 and the magazine reached an estimated 2.25 million readers worldwide.  In 1985, its panel of experts blind tasted and reviewed over 12,400 wines.  Each of the 16 issues per year contains a large section devoted to wine reviews.  Its ratings are believed to have an important impact on the wine market. 

The influential magazine organized and sponsored the Wine Spectator Wine Tasting of 1986 on the 10^th anniversary of the historic Paris Wine Tasting of 1976.  This blind re-evaluation of the red wines earlier tasted found that California wines aged better than did their French competitors including Château Haut-Brion, Château Mouton-Rothschild, Château Montrose, and Château Leoville Las Cases.

Visit www.winespectator.com for more information.

ABOUT the Flagstaff House Restaurant

Celebrating 35 years, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has been providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range . Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has one of the largest wine collections in Colorado , with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections.

Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award.  In 2004, the Flagstaff House became the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame.  Bon Appetit magazine recently named the Flagstaff House among its “Top 10 Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots” nationwide.  The Flagstaff House will also be featured on a new Food Network series (to air in September 2006) called “Road Tasted,” that is hosted by Jamie and Bobby Deen, sons of celebrity chef, Paula Deen (see www.foodnetwork.com for details).

The Flagstaff House also offers its unique location and venue for corporate meetings and retreats during the day and at night.  The restaurant also recently launched an online retail shopping experience that offers more than 100 specialty gift items unique to the restaurant as well as Chef Mark Monette’s culinary creations and even their award-winning wine list.  Now diners everywhere can order online, or take home, a piece of their dining experience at the Flagstaff House by visiting www.shopflagstaffhouse.com

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Friday, July 7, 2006

Flagstaff House Restaurant Featured on New Food Network Show Hosted by Paula Deen’s Sons, Jamie and Bobby Deen

In Food Network’s “Road Tasted,” fun-loving brothers, Jamie and Bobby Deen, visit Boulder as part of their cross country search for the best local, handcrafted foods

BOULDER, CO - Celebrating 35 years, the Flagstaff House Restaurant, Colorado’s most award-winning, family owned restaurant, was chosen to participate in a new Food Network series to premier July 11, 2006 called “Road Tasted.”  Filming of this episode, which recently took place at the Flagstaff House in Boulder, is expected to air on Food Network sometime in September 2006.

During the filming of this Road Tasted segment at the Flagstaff House, Chef Mark Monette, executive chef and partner of the restaurant, teamed up with Bobby and Jamie Deen to prepare from start to finish Colorado rack of lamb, lamb loin and lamb shank – all of which are available for ordering directly from the Flagstaff House, or on the restaurant’s ecommerce Web site at www.shopflagstaffhouse.com.  

“We’re honored to have Bobby and Jamie Deen visit Boulder and choose the Flagstaff House Restaurant as part of their nationwide travels,” said Executive Chef and Partner Mark Monette.  “Their interest in one-of-a-kind edibles and their passion for fine food are a perfect match for the style of cuisine we prepare at the Flagstaff House, Boulder ’s only four-star restaurant.  Spending the day with them preparing Colorado lamb while filming this new show was truly a highlight for us.”

"In a given year, we have more than 50,000 diners visit the Flagstaff House Restaurant to enjoy the breathtaking views, impeccable service, fine wine and superb food," said Scott Monette, partner and general manager of the Flagstaff House Restaurant. "Many of these guests have asked about purchasing items they enjoyed while dining here. Some have asked about having our gourmet food delivered fresh to their homes.  Our recently launched online retail store, www.shopflagstaffhouse.com, allows consumers nationwide to experience our award-winning cuisine and enjoy our one-of-a-kind gift items, such as our Rack of Colorado Lamb, our specialty reduction sauces and even our authentic Yixing teapots from China .”

Chef Mark Monette has been responsible for the culinary delights at Flagstaff House since 1985. He was one of the first chefs in Colorado to incorporate French cuisine with Asian accents.  Chef Mark Monette’s unique style of cooking is the result of his training in several Michelin Three Star restaurants in France as well as Four Star restaurants in New York City and the Orient.  Chef Mark 's culinary delights are not only served in the restaurant, but are also available in the intimacy of your home.  Several of Chef Mark ’s signature dishes are available for ordering online at www.shopflagstaffhouse.com and are shipped "fresh" (nothing is frozen) to your door.

More than 100 popular products are available from the Flagstaff House’s online store, from Filet Mignon and rare hand-painted champagne flutes to the restaurant's signature bronze rabbit butler and Wine Spectator Grand award-winning,160-page, hardbound wine list.  Prices range from $3.25 for a Cognac glass to $215 for a 70 oz. crystal wine decanter, while Colorado Lamb Loin may be purchased online for $18; Colorado Buffalo Filet is $28.

About Food Network’s “Road Tasted” 
 

In “Road Tasted,” fun-loving brothers Jamie and Bobby Deen (sons of famed star Paula Deen) travel across the country in search of one-of-a-kind foods that viewers can have delivered right to their door.  Armed with wit, ingenuity and a passion for all things food, the Deen boys offer a fresh, fun look at the specialty stores and family run businesses that make one-of-a-kind edibles. Road Tasted premieres Tuesday, July 11 at 8pm MST (10pm EST).  Visit http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_rd for further details on this new show.
 

ABOUT THE Flagstaff House Restaurant

Since 1971, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has been providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range down below. Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has one of the largest wine collections in Colorado , with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections. Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award.  In 2004, the Flagstaff House became the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

Note to Media:  Photos from the filming of this Food Network episode of `Road Tasted’ at the Flagstaff House Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado can be viewed online at www.flagstaffhouse.com/foodnetwork

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Date:             June 27, 2006

Bon Appetit Names Flagstaff House Restaurant In “Top 10 Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots” Nationwide

 Only Colorado Restaurant Included in Bon Appetit’s “Top 10” Listing

BOULDER, CO -- The Flagstaff House Restaurant, one of the nation’s finest restaurants providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range , was named one of the nation’s “Top 10 Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots” in the July 2006 issue of Bon Appetit Magazine.  The Flagstaff House is the only Colorado restaurant to be included in Bon Appetit’s “Top 10” listing.

“We are honored to be the only Colorado restaurant to be included in Bon Appetit’s list of favorite outdoor dining spots,” said General Manager and Partner, Scott Monette.  “As we approach our 35^th anniversary of owning and operating the Flagstaff House, we continue to focus on consistently providing a unique fine dining experience, combining breathtaking views with an award-winning 160-page wine list, exquisite contemporary French cuisine with Asian accents, and impeccable service with the personal touch of a family owned restaurant.”

The Monette family has owned the Flagstaff House since 1971.  Since then, they expanded the property to integrate the beauty and serenity of the surrounding mountainside and city down below into the restaurant and into the overall dining experience.  For example, floor to ceiling glass windows were incorporated throughout the dining room and several outdoor terraces were added.  The Flagstaff House is the only restaurant where diners can enjoy the changing seasons with stunning views of Boulder while experiencing meandering deer, an occasional bear, and other wildlife that call the surrounding mountainside their home.  

Note to Media:  To view photos of the Flagstaff House and their outdoor terrace overlooking Boulder, Colorado , please visit /photos.htm

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Date:             June 13, 2006

Flagstaff House Restaurant to Host Winemaker Dinner with Owen Roe Winery on June 27

WHO:   Founded in 1971 by the Monette family, the Flagstaff House Restaurant is one of the country's finest restaurants providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range.  The restaurant has received numerous awards, including the Mobil Four Star Award, AAA Four Diamond Award, DiRoNa Award and Wine Spectator’s prestigious Grand Award (dating back to 1983).

WHAT:  Wine Tasting Dinner with David O'Reilly, winemaker/for Owen Roe Winery.  Executive Chef and Partner Mark Monette will prepare four special courses from the Flagstaff House menu to pair perfectly with Owen Roe’s exceptional Wines

Reception with hors d’ oeuvres and O’Reilly Pinot Gris followed by a four-course dinner paired with four wines. 

•     1st course: Owen Roe's Riesling
•     2nd course: Owen Roe's Kilmore
•     Main course: Owens Roe's DuBrul Cabernet (scored 94pts)
•     Special winery only dessert wine from Owen Roe's

Note:  The four-course menu can be viewed online at www.flagstaffhouse.com

WHEN:            June 27, 2006 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:        The Flagstaff House Restaurant, 1138 Flagstaff Rd., Boulder, Colorado

COST:             $98 per person plus tax and gratuity.  Seating is limited.  Call 303.442.4640 to RSVP or register online at www.shopflagstaffhouse.com

ABOUT OWN ROW WINERY:

From vineyards located in the Willamette, Mid-Columbia, Yakima, and Walla Walla valleys, Owen Roe produces 4,500 cases and three distinctive levels of wine: the O’Reilly’s (bearing the Irish Wolfhound on the label), wines with the Owen Roe woodcut label, and the highest end wines with the vineyard-designate, photograph labels. 

The popular Abbott's Blend includes Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cab Franc and Syrah. O'Reilly said he is adding Grenache to the blend this year. The label also produces a lovely Zinfandel.  In addition, Owen Roe, named after Irish patriot Owen Roe O'Neil, produces a Cabernet Franc, a Cabernet Sauvignon from Dubrul Vineyard that is extremely rare to find, a Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Merlot and a delightful ice wine.

ABOUT THE FLAGSTAFF HOUSE RESTAURANT: 

Since 1971, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has been providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range down below. Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has one of the largest wine collections in Colorado, with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections. Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award.  In 2004, the Flagstaff House became the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

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FLAGSTAFF HOUSE RESTAURANT TO CO-SPONSOR PROMISE FOR A FUTURE DINNER ON NOVEMBER 2

A benefit dinner for youth living at Attention Homes  

 Boulder, CO – The Flagstaff House Restaurant, an award-winning mountainside restaurant providing inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range since 1971, will host a benefit dinner on November 2, 2005 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for Attention Homes.

The Flagstaff House’s Executive Chef and Partner, Mark Monette, will prepare an exquisite four course meal with a fine selection of wines sponsored by the National Distributing Company. Guests will also enjoy a lively silent auction, personal stories from youth, and a special appeal for the youth living at Broadway Youth Shelter.

"We are excited that the Flagstaff House Restaurant has generously offered to host this important benefit dinner," said Jim Rianoshek, executive director at Attention Homes. "There are very few benefit dinners where one can enjoy the wonderful cuisine, unparalleled service and dramatic views in which the award-winning Flagstaff House is known for, while contributing to a very important cause. We expect this event to sell out quickly."

Seating is limited with only 100 seats available for this special event. The cost per person is $125 and black tie is optional. To make reservations, please call Jennie Arbogash, development director at Attention Homes, 303.447.1206, ext. 27.

About The Flagstaff House Restaurant:
Since 1971, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has been providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range . Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has one of the largest wine collections in Colorado , with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections. Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award. In 2004, the Flagstaff House became the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

About Attention Homes:
Attention Homes is one of Boulder County 's oldest non-profit organizations. Our mission has remained unchanged since 1966: To provide safe shelter and support services for youth. Attention Homes is committed to the youth of this community, to changing lives, and to reuniting families in difficult times. In our 38-year history, we have provided safe shelter for over 5,000 teens, ages 13 to 18. We are grateful to those who help us continue to make a difference in this community.

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FLAGSTAFF HOUSE RESTAURANT TO HOST WINEMAKER DINNER WITH FRANCE ’S TRIMBACH WINERY

Dinner Includes Four Courses with Wine Pairings

Since 1971, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has been providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range . Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has one of the largest wine collections in Colorado , with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections. Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award.  In 2004, the Flagstaff House became the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

About The Trimbach Winery:

Jean Trimbach began making wines in Alsace , France as long ago as 1626. Thanks to superb vineyards and excellent wines his descendants were able to build up an enviable reputation within the region and beyond. International acclaim came in 1898, when Frederic Emile Trimbach showed his wines at the great international fair in Brussels , where he carried off the most coveted of prizes. From that time Trimbach has been rated globally as one of the great names of Alsace . The jewel in the crown is the family's Clos Sainte Hune vineyard, widely seen as the king of Alsace Rieslings. The house of Trimbach is based in Ribeauville and the Trimbach family remains sole proprietor to this day. The family tradition has been proudly maintained from father to son through 12 generations of great wine-makers. Today, Hubert and Bernard Trimbach are at the helm, assisted by Bernard's sons, Pierre and Jean.  The Trimbach family supervises every single operation, from planting and vinification to selection and bottling and their skill and integrity are widely respected. The "Trimbach style" is seen all over the world as a symbol of Alsatian excellence. 

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Date:     Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Who:     Executive Chef Mark Monette of the Flagstaff House Restaurant

What:   "Wine, Dine & Cook with Chef Mark Monette" - A 3-course cooking demo followed by a sit down lunch 

When:   Friday, October 7, 2005 beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Where:  Flagstaff House Restaurant 

RSVP:   Call 303-442-4640 or register online at www.flagstaffhouse.com -- Seating is limited so register early. Reservations required.

Menu:  1st Course:  Freshly Mozzarella and Heirloom Tomato with Balsamic Vinaigrette.

            2^nd Course:  5 spice rubbed venison

            Dessert:  Cobbler of Peaches and Blackberries with Chivas Regal Ice Cream

While sipping champagne, overlooking Boulder from Flagstaff Mountain , enjoy a relaxed and elegant Friday afternoon as Chef Mark Monette of the four-star Flagstaff House Restaurant shares his special cooking techniques in an intimate setting, followed by a sit-down luncheon with Chef Mark.

Rated one of the top five cooking demonstrations in Colorado by Sunset Magazine, Wine, Dine and Cook with Chef Mark Monette includes the preparation of three courses followed by a sit down gourmet lunch. Each course will be paired with a special wine.

“While we’ll share various cooking techniques from our world-class restaurant, we will also provide wine education with special wine pairings, which we believe adds value to the overall demonstration,” said Scott Monette, General Manager & Partner.  “Our guests will learn about the flavors of the wine, and how and why certain wines are paired with the foods we are serving. Guests will learn how to achieve optimal flavor and enhance their overall dining experience. We believe this is one of the things that make our cooking demonstrations so unique.”

Chef Mark Monette has been responsible for the culinary delights at the Flagstaff House since 1985. His unique style of cooking incorporates French cuisine with Asian accents, brought together by his training in several Michelin Three Star restaurants in France and restaurants in New York City and the Orient. At the Flagstaff House, Chef Mark Monette has had the pleasure of preparing a special menu for the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as well as the Prime Minister of Japan, Ryutaro Hashimoto, and his foreign ministers. The restaurant has also hosted many dinners for notable culinary dignitaries including Paul Bocuse, Angela Gaja, and Robert Mondavi.  Chef Mark has served as a special guest chef at various food and wine events, and currently serves on the board of the DiRoNA (Distinguished Restaurants of North America ).

The Monette Family has owned the Flagstaff House Restaurant since 1971. The restaurant holds many prestigious awards, including Colorado 's longest-holding Wine Spectator Grand Award (since 1983), the Mobil Four Star Award, AAA’s Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award. The Flagstaff House was recently the first and only Colorado restaurant inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

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Who:     Executive Chef Mark Monette of the Flagstaff House Restaurant

What:   "Wine, Dine & Cook with Chef Mark Monette"

             A three-course cooking demonstration followed by a sit down gourmet lunch 

When:   Friday, June 3, 2004 beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Where:  Flagstaff House Restaurant – www.flagstaffhouse.com

             1138 Flagstaff House Road, Boulder, Colorado

Menu:    1st Course: Baby Hawaiian White Prawns with Sweet Corn and Muscle "Chowder"

              Main Course: Wild Alaskan Stikine River King Salmon with Barley Watercress and Port Reduction

              Dessert: Old Fashioned Lemon Pudding

RSVP:   Call 303-442-4640 or register online at www.flagstaffhouse.com -- Seating is limited so register early. Reservations required.

While sipping champagne, overlooking Boulder from Flagstaff Mountain, enjoy a relaxed and elegant Friday afternoon as Chef Mark Monette of the four-star Flagstaff House Restaurant shares his special cooking techniques in an intimate setting, followed by a sit-down luncheon with Chef Mark.

Recently rated one of the top five cooking demonstrations in Colorado by Sunset Magazine, Wine, Dine and Cook with Chef Mark Monette includes the preparation of three courses followed by a sit down gourmet lunch. Each course will be paired with a special wine.

While Chef Mark will share various cooking techniques from the Flagstaff House, guests will also receive wine education with special wine pairing. Guests will learn about the flavors of the wine, and how and why certain wines are paired with the foods we are preparing.

While we’ll share various cooking techniques from our world-class restaurant, we will also provide wine education with special wine pairings, which we believe adds value to the overall demonstration. Our guests will learn about the flavors of the wine, and how and why certain wines are paired with the foods we are preparing. Guests will learn how to achieve optimal flavor and enhance their overall dining experience. We believe this is one of the things that make our cooking demonstrations so unique.

Chef Mark Monette has been responsible for the culinary delights at Flagstaff House since 1985. His unique style of cooking incorporates French cuisine with Asian accents, brought together by his training in several Michelin Three Star restaurants in France and restaurants in New York City and the Orient. At the Flagstaff House, Chef Mark Monette has had the pleasure of preparing a special menu for the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as well as the Prime Minister of Japan, Ryutaro Hashimoto, and his foreign ministers. We have also hosted many dinners for notable culinary dignitaries including Paul Bocuse, Angela Gaja, and Robert Mondavi.

The Monette Family has owned the Flagstaff House Restaurant since 1971. The restaurant holds many prestigious awards, including Colorado's longest-holding Wine Spectator Grand Award (since 1983), the Mobil Four Star Award, AAA’s Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award. The Flagstaff House was recently the first Colorado restaurant inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

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WHO: The Flagstaff House Restaurant, serving contemporary American cuisine with Asian accents. The award-winning restaurant provides mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range down below.

WHAT: Wine Tasting Dinner with Pax Mahle of Pax Winery - Flagstaff House Executive Chef and Partner Mark Monette will prepare some of his favorite creations from Flagstaff House menu, perfectly paired with Pax Winery’s exceptional Wines.

Reception with hors d’ oeuvres with 2004 Pax Viognier, Aphrodite.

Four-course dinner menu paired with five wines:

* Hamachie with Frisee, Wasabe Vinaigrette 2004 Pax Viognier, Aphrodite

* Smoked Salmon & Lump Crab Hash with Sweet Corn  2003 Pax Syrah, Walker Vine Hill

* Seaboard Farms Natural Pork Tenderloin, Wild Mushrooms Risotto, Marsala Braised Pork 2003 Pax Syrah, Walker Vine Hill

* Cobbler of Fresh Blueberries 2003 Pax Syrah, Griffin’s Lair

WHEN: June 13, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. 

WHERE: The Flagstaff House Restaurant, 1138 Flagstaff Rd., Boulder, Colorado COST: $105 per person not including tax and gratuity. Limited seating. Call 303.442.4640 to RSVP.

About the Flagstaff House Restaurant:  Since 1971, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has been providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range down below. Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has one of the largest wine collections in Colorado, with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections. Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award. In 2004, the Flagstaff House became the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame.

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Boulder’s Flagstaff House Restaurant to Host Cakebread Cellars Wine Tasting Dinner April 12, 2005 6:30pm

WHO: The Flagstaff House Restaurant, serving contemporary French American cuisine with Asian accents. The award-winning restaurant provides mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range down below.

WHAT: Wine Tasting Dinner with Dennis Cakebread of Cakebread Cellars Reception with hors d’oeurves and five different wines Five course dinner menu paired with five wines including two whites and three reds Flagstaff House Executive Chef and Partner Mark Monette will prepare some of his favorite creations from Flagstaff House menu, perfectly paired with Cakebread Cellars exceptional Wines: 

* Passed Hors d’oeuvres Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 

* Florida Day Boat Red Snapper, Potato Crusted with Mussels, Gold Potato, Saffron Chowder · Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 

* Pheasant Breast, Crispy Noodle Wrapped with Parsnip Puree, Braised Pheasant and Cabbage · Cakebread Cellars Merlot 

* Colorado Lamb Loin, Braised Lamb Shank with Ratatouille Vegetables, Italian White Polenta · Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 

* Composed Baby Organic Field Greens, Pink peppercorn Tamarind Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese · Cakebread Cellars Benchlands Cabernet Sauvignon 

* Hot Valrhona Chocolate Strudel with Crème Fraiche Ice Cream & Cabernet Reduction.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 12th 2005 at 6:30 p.m. 

WHERE: The Flagstaff House Restaurant, 1138 Flagstaff Rd., Boulder, Colorado

COST: $95 per person not including tax and gratuity. 

Limited seating. Call 303.442.4640 to RSVP.

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Flagstaff House Restaurant to Participate in Celebrity Chef & Vintner Dinners at Hilton Head Wine Auction & Celebration Boulder , CO

On March 17 and 18, 2005, Mark Monette, Executive Chef and Partner of the Flagstaff House Restaurant, will be participating in the Celebrity Chef & Vintner Dinners to be showcased at the Hilton Head Wine Auction & Celebration on March 16-19, 2005 . Chef Mark Monette’s dinner will take place on Friday, March 19, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. Monette will team up with a vintner from Maison Joseph Drouhin at the Long Cove home of David and Patty Wetmore. During this three-day event, Chef Mark Monette will be joining four other award-winning chefs for an impressive culinary lineup: Michael Hartzer of the Auberge du Soleil, Bob Waggoner of the four-star Charleston Grill, Rene Bajeux of Rene Bistrot in New Orleans and Michael Kramer of McCrady's in Charleston. “I am thrilled to be able to participate alongside these culinary talents and for such a worthy cause,: said Chef Mark Monette. “And what a perfect and beautiful location to have such a wonderful event.” Tickets to all five Celebrity Chef Dinners, including Chef Mark Monette’s dinner, can be purchased for $250 by calling 843-842-ARTS (2787). Proceeds benefit the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina's education and outreach programs and activities, which include student field trips, outdoor concerts and special performances at local schools and community events. For more information about the Hilton Head Wine Auction & Celebration and the Celebrity Chef Diners, go to http://www.hiltonheadwineauction.org/ 

About Chef Mark Monette: After growing up in the restaurant business, Mark's love of cooking and passion for fine cuisine took him to several Four Star restaurants in New York City and then on to various Michelin Three Star restaurants in France and the Orient where he worked with several master chefs, including Bernard Hermman and Thomas Keller. Mark become Executive Chef of the Flagstaff House in 1985 and has been responsible for the restaurant's culinary delights ever since. His unique style of cooking incorporates French American cuisine with Asian accents. While at the Flagstaff House, Mark has had the opportunity to prepare a special menu for the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as well as the Prime Minister of Japan, Ryutaro Hashimoto, and his foreign ministers. The restaurant has also hosted many dinners for notable culinary dignitaries including Paul Bocuse, Angela Gaja, and Robert Mondavi.

About Hilton Head Wine Auction & Celebration: The Wine Auction & Celebration is the largest single fund raising event on Hilton Head Island raising over $1,000,000 since its inception. You can learn more about the history of this event on the internet by visiting http:/About/www.hiltonheadwineauction.org/history-more.htm

About the Flagstaff House Restaurant: Since 1971, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has been providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the front range down below. Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has one of the largest wine collections in Colorado , with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections. Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award. In 2004, the Flagstaff House became the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame. The Flagstaff House recently expanded beyond its core dinner business and offers corporate meeting facilities during the day and at night ( www.flagstaffhousemeetings.com), plus an online upscale retail store featuring more than 80 specialty gifts and gourmet food from the restaurant ( www.shopflagstaffhouse.com). Another popular new addition is "Wine, Dine & Cook with Chef Mark Monette," a monthly gourmet cooking demonstration, three-course luncheon and wine pairing held at the Flagstaff House Restaurant. For more information, visit www.flagstaffhouse.com

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Flagstaff House Introduces Summer On the Terrace Featuring New Terrace Menu to be Enjoyed with Cocktails in a Casual Setting with Dramatic Views!

Boulder , CO- Flagstaff House restaurant is now offering Summer on the Terrace, where guests can relax and enjoy cocktails and appetizers on the restaurant's outdoor Terrace with dramatic views of the surrounding mountainside and Boulder down below.

Flagstaff House's Summer on the Terrace will also feature a special new Terrace menu prepared by Executive Chef and Partner Mark Monette. The new menu will include freshly prepared gourmet appetizers and hors devours, including Braised Lamb and nicoise olive Bread "Pudding" for two, Kumomoto oysters with lime and gin and Venison sausage with white beans and fried egg along with a verity of refreshing cocktails and one of the largest selections of Vodka and Gin.

"We are providing guests with a sampling of the fresh, unique cuisine they will enjoy on our main dinner menu and in an informal setting," said Chef Mark Monette.

"Summer on the Terrace is the perfect option for guests who may not have the time or the appetite to fully enjoy our dinner menu," said Scott Monette, General Manager and Partner of the Flagstaff House. "Additionally, Summer on the Terrace is something that individuals, couples and even groups can enjoy equally as the setting is very casual and relaxed."

Because of the restaurant's secluded mountainside location, guests enjoying Summer on the Terrace should not be surprised to see deer, hummingbirds and other wildlife indigenous to the area. "We even had a surprise visit from a black bear during a wedding we held out on the Terrace a few years ago," added Monette.

As the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into the Fine dining Hall of Fame (by Nation's Restaurant News in May 2004), the Flagstaff House strives to consistently provide a unique fine dining experience, combining breathtaking views with an award-winning 160-page wine list, exquisite contemporary French cuisine with Asian accents, and impeccable service with the personal touch of a family owned restaurant. "Our new Summer on the Terrace is a natural extension of the unique dining experience guests can expect at the Flagstaff House," said Monette.

Located on Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder , Colorado , the Flagstaff House Restaurant is Colorado 's premier dining experience. Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has the largest wine collection in Colorado , with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections. Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award.

The Flagstaff House recently expanded beyond its core dinner business and offers corporate meeting facilities during the day and at night ( www.flagstaffhousemeetings.com), plus an online upscale retail store featuring more than 80 specialty gifts and gourmet food from the restaurant www.shopflagstaffhouse.com). Another popular new addition is "Wine, Dine & Cook with Chef Mark Monette," a monthly gourmet cooking demonstration, three-course luncheon and wine pairing held at the Flagstaff House Restaurant. For more information, visit www.flagstaffhouse.com

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Flagstaff House First Colorado Restaurant to be Inducted Into Nation's Restaurant News' Fine Dining Hall of Fame

Boulder , CO- Flagstaff House Restaurant has been selected by Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) as the first restaurant in Colorado to be inducted into its Fine Dining Hall of Fame. Flagstaff House was one of only 10 restaurants in the nation to be chosen for the 2004 class.

Founded in 1980, the NRN Fine Dining Hall of Fame now consists of 190 restaurants. The criteria for nomination includes excellence in food quality, service, ambience, and leadership in training and motivating staff.

"We are honored to have been inducted into the Fine Dining Hall of Fame and be among some of the nation's leading fine dining restaurants," said General Manager & Partner, Scott Monette. "We strive to consistently provide a unique fine dining experience, combining breathtaking views with an award-winning 160-page wine list, exquisite contemporary French cuisine with Asian accents, and impeccable service with the personal touch of a family owned restaurant."

Flagstaff House, and the other 2004 inductees, will be honored Sunday, May 23, during NRN's Fine Dining Hall of Fame Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Chicago . American Express Co. is sponsoring the event. The 33-year old Boulder restaurant joins other 2004 Hall of Fame inductees such as: Charles Nob Hill, San Francisco ; Tru Restaurant, Chicago ; and Jean Georges, New York City.

NRN publisher Alan Gould said, "This is a unique group that represents the highest standards of food quality and service in America . It will be a privilege to honor them at our luncheon in Chicago ." According to Scott R. Feldman, vice president, industry relations and strategy for American Express, the company is "proud to salute these outstanding new members of the Fine Dining Hall of Fame. They are joining a select group of restaurants that epitomize the very best in fine dining in this country."

The Monette family has owned the Flagstaff House since 1971. Since then, they expanded the property to integrate the beauty and serenity of the surrounding mountainside and city down below into the restaurant and into the overall dining experience. For example, floor to ceiling glass windows were incorporated throughout the dining room and several outdoor terraces were added. The Flagstaff House is the only restaurant where diners can enjoy the changing seasons with stunning views of Boulder while experiencing meandering deer, an occasional bear, and other wildlife that call the surrounding mountainside around the Flagstaff House their home.

Executive Chef & Partner, Mark Monette said, "Over the years, we have had the pleasure of serving the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as well as the Prime Minister of Japan, Ryutaro Hashimoto, and his foreign ministers. We have also hosted many dinners for notable culinary dignitaries including Paul Bocuse, Angela Gaja, and Robert Mondavi.

Located on Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder , Colorado , at more than 6,000 feet above sea level, the Flagstaff House Restaurant is Colorado 's premier dining experience. Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has the largest wine collection in Colorado , with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections. Every year since 1983, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has won the prestigious Grand Award from Wine Spectator magazine as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award. For more information, go to www.flagstaffhouse.com.

The Flagstaff House recently expanded beyond its core dinner business and now offers corporate meeting facilities during the day and at night ( www.flagstaffhousemeetings.com), plus an online upscale retail store featuring more than 75 specialty gifts and gourmet food from the restaurant ( www.shopflagstaffhouse.com). Another popular new addition is "Wine, Dine & Cook with Chef Mark Monette," a monthly gourmet cooking demonstration and three-course luncheon held at the Flagstaff House Restaurant.

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