Bistro Savoir takes pre-orders for Sweetheart Sale

SAVANNAH –Savannah Technical College’s Culinary Institute of Savannah proudly offers Bistro Savoir featuring desserts and artisan breads for Valentine’s Day.

Bistro Savoir from the Culinary Institute of Savannah at Savannah Technical College features the finest quality ingredients that are locally sourced, milled and handmade under the direction of Chef Jean Vendeville, world renowned pastry chef and department head for culinary arts at STC.

Online pre-order sales are available through noon on February 12, or when quantities are sold out. Desserts include assorted chocolate truffles, tuxedo strawberries, fresh fruit flan, flourless chocolate cake. Artisan breads include heart-shaped challah and tarte flambée.

Orders will be available for pickup at the College’s Savannah campus on February 13 from 2-6PM and on February 14 from 9AM – 2PM. By request only, pickup will be available at the Crossroads, Liberty and Effingham Campuses on Friday, Feb. 14 from 10AM – noon. For a pick-up schedule, a complete list of items for sale and to place orders, visit www.bistrosavoir.com. Limited quantities may be available for purchase at the Savannah location at sale pickup.

Proceeds from the sale will go toward the purchase of a commercial wood-fired oven that will be used in the College’s baking and pastry program. The previous Bistro Savoir sales have raised nearly $12,000 toward this oven, which will be large enough to accommodate seven 16” pizzas at once, but Vendeville plans to use it for baking bread.

Savannah Tech’s baking and pastry program that was developed by the College to teach the art of creating tasty baked goods, pastries, and confections, from traditional bread baking to beautiful showpieces. Students learn a variety of international and classical pastries and desserts using basic and advanced techniques, which meet industry quality standards. More than 70 students are currently enrolled in the baking and pastry program.

The Culinary Institute of Savannah has earned distinction as one of the top four culinary programs in the country according to the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Vendeville has assembled a top-notch team of faculty, who have each earned national ACF certification under his leadership. For more information about Culinary Arts at Savannah Tech visit: www.facebook.com/ChefJeanVendeville.

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#1430 | February 6, 2014
Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 | ashaffer@savannahtech.edu