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| Press Release: Dutch-Indonesian Cuisine at August Moon December 12-13 For Immediate Release Louisville will have a rare opportunity to try Dutch-Indonesian cuisine on December 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. Dutch-Indonesian cuisine is ranked as among the best tasting in the world with its unique combination of ingredients from Malayasia, Chinese, Arab, as well as Indonesia and Holland. It is considered the national dish of the Netherlands; the cuisine is a magnet for tourists from around the world to visit Holland. The meal is being designed and prepared by nationally renowned Chef Peng S. Looi (August Moon, Asiatique) a native of Malayasia who grew up eating and cooking Dutch-Indonesian cuisine. This dinner and cultural event will be presented at the popular and attractive August Moon on Lexington Road, one block away from Grinstead Drive. The five course Dutch-Indonesian meal will offer the following tasty dishes: * Gado-gado (salad of romaine, tofu, bean sprout and satay sauce) * Amuse bouche of asam (tamarind) shrimp, lamb lollipop + goat cheese and pickled cucumber * Grilled chicken and curried potato * Rendang of beef tenderloin, sautéed string bean and nasi lemak (coconut rice) * Banana fritter, grilled pineapple and tapioca pearl + coconut mousse * Vegetarian option of Dutch-Indonesian selections will also be provided with advanced notice when buying your ticket... Chef Looi has traveled the world to develop a unique style of cooking that is filled with passion, pride and energy. Chef Loui�s dishes are fondly called "edible art." Looi's reputation for culinary excellence has gained national recognition. In 2003, 2005 and 2006, he was a featured chef at the James Beard House in New York. Chef Looi promises to give his unique twist on Dutch-Indonesian cuisine and bring it to new heights. There is only one seating each night at 7:00 p.m. so it will not be rushed but leisurely, fun and interesting. Louisville will love Chef Looi for finally bringing a full course Dutch-Indonesian cuisine to the bluegrass! Chef Looi will also discuss the origins of the tasty Dutch Indonesian cuisine and take questions. For more information on Chef Looi please visit his website at: www.asiatiquerestaurant.com University of Louisville Professor John I. Gilderbloom, whose ancestors are Dutch, writes and teaches about Holland public policy. The popular Professor who has won several teaching awards, will host this event along with his graduate students from University of Louisville. He will give a short talk and slide show on Holland. www.louisville.edu/org/sun Another very special guest will be announced at a later time. This is a once in a lifetime experience! Sample the unique culinary fusion of Dutch-Indonesian cuisine cooked by one of the most highly regarded chefs in America. Learn about Dutch-Indonesian culture! The demand for this culinary event is expected to be great and should quickly sellout in advance. By just word of mouth over half the tickets have been already taken and only 50 seats remain. This is a fundraiser to help cover travel expenses for students at U of L to travel to Holland in the spring of 2007. Tickets cost $50 and include five course meal, tax, and gratuity. Cash bar is additional. The tickets are first-come, first-served, so please call Carrie Beth Lesley, the student treasurer, at 502-852-8921 or e-mail her at carriefl@hotmail.com. Carrie will arrange for your tickets to be delivered personally or by mail to your place of business or home. | |||
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| We have four tickets left for tonight's Dutch-Indonesian meal at August Moon. First come, first served. We also have two tickets left for Wednesday. Please feel free to call me at 582--0024. You can either pick them up at the door or come over to my office in the Highlands to purchase. Tickets are $50 a piece. | |||
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| I had this when I was working in Amsterdam. The Dutch/Indonesian style cuisine is very good. It's recognizably southeast Asian with some unique twists. That's probably the Dutch influence as I'm told dishes like rijstafel really aren't Indonesian. Actually, this was about the only edible food outside of expensive French joints in the Netherlands. | |||
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| Chef Looi will demonstrate how to cook Dutch-Indonesian cuisine on Monday December 11 at 12:15 p.m. on WHAS11 TV news show. He will be on for ten minutes. Chef Looi will also talk about Dutch-Indonesian cooking on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at August Moon UofL benefit. Tickets for Tuesday benefit are soldout but tickets are still available for Wednesday but must be purchased by Monday noon--see Robin Garr's press release above. | |||
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| Deadline for buying tickets for Dutch-Indonesian meal is December 10 Monday at 10:00 a.m. Here is an updated press release. Louisville will have a rare opportunity to try Dutch-Indonesian cuisine on December 13 at 7 p.m. at August Moon Bisto, 2269 Lexington Road. Dutch-Indonesian cuisine is ranked as among the best tasting in the world with its unique combination of ingredients from Malaysia, China and the Middle East, as well as Indonesia and Holland. It is considered the national dish of the Netherlands; the cuisine is a magnet for food tourists from around the world to visit Holland. The original dinner for Tuesday night December 12 is already soldout. The deadline to buy tickets for the encore meal on December 13 is Monday morning by 10:00 a.m., December 11. The meal is being designed and prepared by nationally renowned Chef Peng S. Looi (August Moon, Asiatique), a native of Malaysia, who grew up eating and cooking Dutch-Indonesian cuisine. This dinner and cultural event will be presented at the attractive August Moon Bistro, and proceeds will benefit University of Louisville graduate students who will be conducting research in The Netherlands in the spring. The five-course Dutch-Indonesian meal will offer the following tasty dishes: ¡¤ Gado-gado (salad of romaine, tofu, bean sprout and satay sauce) ¡¤ Amuse bouche of asam (tamarind) shrimp, lamb lollipop + goat cheese and pickled cucumber ¡¤ Grilled chicken and curried potato ¡¤ Rendang of beef tenderloin, saut¨¦ed string bean and nasi lemak (coconut rice) ¡¤ Banana fritter, grilled pineapple and tapioca pearl + coconut mousse ¡¤ Vegetarian options of Dutch-Indonesian selections will be available with advanced notice. Chef Looi has traveled the world to develop a unique style of cooking that is filled with passion, pride and energy. Chef Looi¡¯s dishes are fondly called ¡°edible art.¡± Looi's reputation for culinary excellence has gained national recognition. In 2003, 2005 and 2006, he was a featured chef at the James Beard House in New York City. Chef Looi promises to give his unique twist on Dutch-Indonesian cuisine and bring it to new heights. There is one seating of 50 each night so guests can enjoy a leisurely, fun and interesting evening. Looi will deliver a presentation and field questions on the traditions of the food and culture to accompany the unique full-course Dutch-Indonesian experience. For more information on Chef Looi please visit his website at: http://www.asiatiquerestaurant.com. Dr. John I. Gilderbloom, a University of Louisville professor whose ancestors are Dutch, writes and teaches about Dutch public policy. He has won several teaching awards is known for his humor, irony and insights; he will host this event along with his graduate students. He will give a short talk and present a slide show on Holland. An additional guest is expected to be announced at a later time. Early demand for this culinary event has been high and it is expected to sell out. Tickets are $50 and include the five-course meal, presentations, tax and gratuity. A cash bar will be available. This is a fundraiser to help cover travel expenses for students traveling to Holland for research in spring 2007. For tickets, please call Carrie Beth Lasley, the student treasurer, at 502-852-8921 / 645-0421 or e-mail her at carriebfl@hotmail.com. Carrie Beth will arrange for your tickets to be delivered. | |||
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| Can you buy tickets at the door if Wednesday does not sellout? Do you think it will sellout or what? I really want to go and I am trying to get my friends to go. How much time do we have to get it together? How long will the Chef Looi talk? Will Chef Looi give out Dutch-Indonesian recipes? Please advise. | |||
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| I cannot sell tickets at the door. We have to give a count to Chef Looi on Monday. We deliver tickets, however, so even if you don't think you can pick them up, give me a call 645-0421 or email to carriebfl@hotmail.com | |||
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| Deadline for buying tickets for Dutch-Indonesian meal is December 10 Monday at 10:00 a.m. Louisville will have a rare opportunity to try Dutch-Indonesian cuisine on December 13 at 7 p.m. at August Moon Bisto, 2269 Lexington Road. Dutch-Indonesian cuisine is ranked as among the best tasting in the world with its unique combination of ingredients from Malaysia, China, Egypt, and the Middle East, as well as Indonesia and Holland. It is considered the national dish of the Netherlands; the cuisine is a magnet for food tourists from around the world to visit Holland. The original dinner for Tuesday night December 12 is already soldout. The deadline to buy tickets for the encore meal on December 13 is Monday morning by 10:00 a.m., December 11. So I would call Carrie now. | |||
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| Please note that tickets for December 12 Tuesday Dutch Indonesian meal at August Moon are completely soldout. However, we have an encore meal planned for Wednesday December 13 at August Moon. Our ticket person insists that will should sellout as well before December 13. Notices on major print media is coming out starting this Saturday so we expect this night to go fast. Thanks for supporting our student travel benefit. Here is great chance to try a unique and godd tasting cuisine. | |||
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| I just learned that our ticket manager thinks that Tuesday night dinner (December 12) featuring Chef Looi's (Augsut Moon / Asiatique) version of Dutch Indonesian food will likely be soldout by this weekend with only ten of the fifty tickets left. So if you can only go on Tuesday you should contact Carrie ASAP at 645-0421 /852-8921. We have 30 tickets left for the Wednesday night (December 13) encore Dutch-Indonesian feast at August Moon. We hope you will take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to eat Dutch-Indonesian food in Louisville. We would love to see forum foodies come to this fundraiser. and enjoy some of the best cuisine in the world. John | |||
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| Previous to your post I had tried to contact Carrie at the 852-8921, she has not returned the call. I have emailed her. With the last post, I tired calling the 645-0421 number but that voice amil box is full, so I was unable to leave a message. I tried to email John G. via this web site, but the email was reutrned a as undeliveralable. I am trying to make reservations for two reservations for the Tuesday evening dinner, but I seem to be unable to do so. Gayle DeMersseman | |||
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| Gayle, I've set two aside for you. Tuesday is also my long day of classes. The voicemail is now empty as well. CB | |||
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| Gayle--Thanks for alerting us. We will hold two tickets for Tuesday night for you. Carrie has been overwhelmed by the volume of calls and the mail box got full quick. She is clearing the mailbox and returning phone calls starting tonight. Thanks again for the alert. Look forward to meeting you! John | |||
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| Thank you. See you on the twelfth. -gayle | |||