Cheez-a-polooza @ Nolita House Restaurant May 16, 2006

MANHATTAN, NY, April 19, 2006: On Tuesday, May 16, 2006 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm kick off the spring with the first in a series of seasonal cheese and wine events at Nolita House. Come join Mâitre Fromagers Max McCalman, Waldemar Albrecht, Nadia Muna Gil for a truly memorable evening of cheese pairing conversation and appreciation in a relaxed and unpretentious environment.

The event will feature an array of nine of this spring?s best artisan cheeses from around the world, paired to perfection with selections from the Nolita House renowned wine and beer list. Some of the pairings include a New York State Riesling with a French Comte, an Argentinean Malbec with a Dutch Roomano, and a Belgian Beer with a Spanish Serena. Guests will move from station to station sample pairings at their own pace while engaging in cheese ?Q & A? with distinguished experts and other cheese enthusiasts.

Save the date and bring a friend to discover what spreading the curd is all about. Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 at the door. All guests will be entered to win either a signed copy of Max McCalman?s latest book; a private tour of the Artisanal Cheese Center?s cheese caves or dinner for two at Nolita House Restaurant & Bar. To purchase tickets please call (212) 625-1712.

About Nolita House - Located in Manhattan, Nolita House is a local neighborhood restaurant & bar, which serves American comfort food and features a global selection of artisan cheeses and wines. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch and offers both on-premise and off-premise catering services. Using food and wine as its medium, the restaurant?s goal is to be a catalyst for inspiration, education and community development. Nolita House is a ?Town Hall? where the neighborhood can experience perfectly matched artisan wine and cheese and mingle with food producers and local artists in a relaxed and unpretentious environment. Nolita House is located at 47 East Houston Street between Mott & Mulberry Streets. The closest subway stops are the B, D, V, F at Broadway/Lafayette and the 6 at Bleecker.

About Max McCalman - Renowned as one of the cheese world's living legends for his expertise, insight and passion, Max McCalman is dedicated to helping others understand and enjoy the unique pleasures of artisanal cheeses. As America's first restaurant-based Maître Fromager and a Garde et Jure as designated by France's exclusive Guilde des Fromagers, Max established the critically acclaimed cheese programs at New York City's Picholine and Artisanal restaurants over the past decade and has become a highly visible advocate for artisanal cheese production around the world.

As Dean of Curriculum at the Artisanal Premium Cheese, Max is leading the charge to raise awareness and spread the joys of artisanal cheeses to consumers and professionals alike with a distinctive, engaging style that suggests equal parts possession and obsession. Max also serves as a consultant to the trade and is a lecturer and teacher at the Institute of Culinary Education (formerly Peter Kump's New York Cooking School), the Culinary Institute of America, New York University, the DeGustibus Chef's Tasting Series, The New School, and Walt Disney World. He has been featured on the Television Food Network, the CBS Evening News, the Cable News Network, and Martha Stewart Living Television. Max's first book, The Cheese Plate (Clarkson Potter Publishers, 2002) was nominated for awards by the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Cooking Professionals. Max?s second book, Cheese: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Best, (Clarkson Potter) is an expansive reference on the world's finest cheeses and wine-cheese pairings. .

About Waldemar & Nadia - Waldemar Albrecht & Nadia Muna Gil are making it their mission to bring the wonders of artisan cheeses to gourmands from all walks of life. With over ten years of combined cheese experience, their knowledge, freshness and unpretentious attitude invariably captivate their audience. Waldemar started his cheese career at San Francisco's renowned Market Hall Foods and Pasta Shop, then moved to New York to become Head Fromager at the Artisanal Bistro and Fromagerie. His cheese expertise has led him to appearances on Sirius radio's Eat & Drink program, PBS national television, and a feature in Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Nadia studied finance at MIT and spent six years on Wall Street before her fascination with cheese pulled her into an entirely new career. She trained in the discipline of cheese aging and went on to become Fromager at Artisanal Bistro. Waldemar & Nadia met, and the dynamic duo discovered their vision and dedication made for a great match.

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