Bon Appetit Supper Club on Main Returns to Sundance as the A-list Dining Destination During the 2008 Film Festival

Bon Appetit Supper Club on Main Returns to Sundance as the A-list Dining Destination During the 2008 Film Festival

PARK CITY, Utah, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Bon Appetit magazine, in partnership with LIVEStyle Entertainment, will host the celebrity favorite "Bon Appetit Supper Club on Main" during the Sundance Film Festival 2008 for a second year in a row. Private cast dinners and receptions will be held at the new host location at 540 Main Street beginning Friday, January 18th and running through Monday, January 21st.

A lineup of world renowned chefs, including Celebrity Chef, Best Selling Cookbook Author and Today Show Co-Host, Giada De Laurentiis; Bon Appetit Executive Chef Cat Cora; Master Sushi Chef of Marssa Restaurant at Lowe's Lake Las Vegas, Osamu "Fuji" Fujita; Chef and Owner of August, Luke, Besh Stake and La Provence, John Besh; and Bon Appetit's Chef de Cuisine, Jonathan Lindenauer will provide evenings of inspired food and world-class wines, creating one-of- a-kind epicurean experiences for distinguished studio heads, actors, independent filmmakers and directors. Private cast dinners and receptions include:

-- Friday, January 18th, *5:00 pm: "Bottle Shock," a film about the birth
of the Napa wine industry featuring Alan Rickman, Chris Pine, Bill
Pullman, Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodriguez, Eliza Dushku and Dennis
Farina. Dinner prepared by Osamu "Fuji" Fujita. After Party following
from 10:30 pm - 1:00 am.
-- Saturday, January 19th, *12:00 pm: "The Wackness," featuring Mary-Kate
Olsen and Sir Ben Kingsley. Lunch prepared by Jonathan Lindenauer.
-- Saturday, January 19th, 5:30 pm: "U2 3D," an electrifying collage of
South American stadium concerts during U2's 2006 tour, directed by
Catherine Owens and Mark Pellington. Dinner prepared by John Besh.
-- Sunday, January 20th, *8:30 pm: "The Hottie and the Nottie," Regent
Releasing's world premiere event featuring Paris Hilton, Joel David
Moore and Christine Lakin. Dinner prepared by Cat Cora. After Party
following from 11:00pm - 1:00 am.
-- Sunday, January 20th, 5:30 pm cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner: Washington
Life magazine, Celebrity Service International and The Paley Center
for Media host a "Pollywood" dinner Salute to Washington Filmmaking,
honoring producer Ted Leonsis. Dinner prepared by Cat Cora. In
attendance: Colin Farrell and Executive Producers of "Kicking It,"
Members of Congress, Sundance Trustees and special celebrity guests."
-- Monday, January 21st, *8:30 pm: "Henry Poole is Here," directed by
Mark Pellington, featuring Adriana Barazza (Babel), George Lopez,
Cheryl Hines, Luke Wilson and Radha Mitchell. Dinner prepared by
Giada De Laurentiis.
*Times Subject to Change

"We are thrilled to bring the Bon Appetit Supper Club back to Sundance," said Paul Jowdy, Vice President and Publisher of Bon Appetit. "It has quickly become a coveted dining experience and welcome sanctuary for all those involved in the films at Sundance. We are delighted this year to be hosting four evenings on Main Street."

This event is not sanctioned, affiliated, or an official sponsor or program of the Sundance Film Festival.

About Bon Appetit

Bon Appetit magazine, a Conde Nast Publication, celebrates the world of great food and the pleasure of sharing it with others. Every issue engages nearly six million readers in a hands-on experience regarding all aspects of the epicurean lifestyle-cooking, restaurants, wine & spirits, travel, entertaining, shopping and kitchen design.

Both creative inspiration and practical guide, Bon Appetit delivers that just-right mix of sophistication and accessibility, indulgence and simplicity, and quality without pretense. Please visit bonappetit.com.

About LIVEstyle Entertainment

Founded in 2002, LIVEstyle Entertainment is a leader in innovative "live" entertainment marketing, programming and production agency. Having built and executed successful events and properties throughout the film, fashion, music and sports entertainment industries, LIVEstyle has proven its ability to deliver high-impact brand programs on an annual basis for clients and consumers alike. With the esteemed credit of being one of the largest event producers at North American film festivals, LIVEstyle Entertainment also creates tailor-made event programs for major corporate and entertainment clients. For more information, please visit www.livestylent.com < http://www.livestylent.com/ >

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CONTACT: Heather Lylis and Melissa Baer, Sunshine, Sachs & Associates,
+1-212-691-2800, baer@sunshinesachs.com; or Frederika Brookfield, Bon Appetit,
+1-212-286-3508; or David Manning, LIVEstyle Entertainment, +1-310-275-1306

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