Petrossian Christmas Caviar Soiree December 24, 2010

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It
was in the 1920's that two Armenian brothers--Melkoum and Mouchegh Petrossian--first
introduced Paris to the magic of caviar and, in doing so, founded the
company that today is the premier buyer and importer of Russian caviar
worldwide.
Petrossian Tsar Imperial is the title of preeminence we bestow on only
those Petrossian caviar be they our prized Beluga, our incomparable
Ossetra or our exquisite Sevruga that reveal an unmistakable superiority
in every essential of taste, texture, color and size.
We also offer a tempting array of other delicacies, including smoked fish, foie gras & pt, rich chocolates, and specialty teas & coffee. Behind each product, be it a delectable food or a tasteful serving piece, stands the Petrossian name and legacy of quality. It's your assurance of our commitment to the most rigorous standards of quality and the finest service.

Born on the Iranian side of the Caspian Sea and raised on the Russian
side, the two Petrossian brothers emigrated to France to continue their
studies of medicine and law which had been interrupted by the Bolshevik
Revolution in 1917.
During the "annes folles", known as the Roaring 20s in the United
States, Paris welcomed exiled Russian princes, intellectuals and aristocrats
with open arms, and Parisians quickly embraced all things Russian, especially
the arts, ballet, the choreography of Diaghilev, and the music of Igor
Stravinsky. Nonetheless, there was one thing missing from the Russian
expatriates' lives: caviar. The French had yet to be introduced to this
rare delicacy, a situation that the Petrossian brothers immediately
set out to remedy.
Their first attempts to create an awareness of caviar in Paris were
assisted by Cesr Ritz, the great impresario of the European hotel trade.
His initial reluctance to offer caviar in his prestigious establishment
at the Place Vendme was quickly overcome as caviar caught on and assumed
its own very special niche in the world of gastronomy.


Organized by Petrossian Caviar
For more than eighty years, the Petrossian family has continued to
develop this market, maintaining a rare and privileged relationship
with the Russian fisheries. Even today, the family personally choose,
on site, the very best of the fresh, high quality caviar produced in
Russia during each catch.

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Ticket Info:  Please RSVP, Free

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