CULINARY TRAVEL INFO

Go Barging, Europe’s largest luxury barge cruising company, continues to raise the standard of luxury for guests, adding fine restaurant dining as part of the itinerary for the 2009 season on three of its most popular barges. In addition to the superb meals prepared onboard from fresh local ingredients by accomplished chefs, Go Barging guests will enjoy a gourmet meal at Michelin-rated Relais & Chateaux restaurants as part of their cruise itinerary through the French countryside.

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French chef and restaurateur Jean-Stephane Poinard has finally come to America. His arrival in St. Augustine, Florida isn’t just for a brief visit, but to fulfill his childhood dream of living and owning a restaurant in the States. St. Augustine’s European atmosphere lured Jean-Stephane and his wife Valerie here, and their brand new Bistro de Leon opened on Thursday, May 15th 2008 on Cathedral Place.

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