TALES OF THE COCKTAIL STIRS THE SOUL IN 2009
7th Anniversary
JULY 8-12, 2009—Save the Date

WHAT:            
Tales of the Cocktail, the premier cocktail and culinary festival that celebrates the history and culture of dining and drinking in New Orleans begins ticket sales in early Spring on their website www.TalesoftheCocktail.com

WHEN:    
In the heart of America’s most Soulful city on July 8-12, 2009
 
WHERE:   
The legendary Hotel Monteleone and other French Quarter locations            
 
WHY:  
Tales of the Cocktail explores the history and contemporary life of the cocktail at various locations in New Orleans French Quarter. The event welcomes celebrities, mixologists, chefs, authors and cocktail experts as presenters and special guests from around the globe for seminars, spirited dinners and parties. Top names in the spirits industry like Dale DeGroff, Tony Abou-Ganim, Robert Hess and Kevin Brauch will once again take part in educating industry members and consumers alike about the cocktail.            
 
WHAT ELSE:            
More than 100 events that cover a wide-variety of subjects, new events include, Seven Deadly Sins theme party, On the Fly Bartender competition, USBG Caipirinha Competition, Spirited lunch on Moonshine, The Great Whisk(e)y debate, and the Tales of the Cocktail Spirit Awards recognize the best in the industry. Dinner pairings, cocktail parties, tastings and demonstration fill the schedule. Ticket sales begin in early Spring on, www.TalesoftheCocktail.com,  for the seventh anniversary event, July 8-12, 2009.  
 
About Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail is an internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event brings together the best and brightest of the cocktail community—award-winning mixologists, authors, bartenders, chefs and designers—for a five-day celebration of the history and artistry of making drinks. Each year offers a spirited series of dinners, demos, tastings, competitions, seminars, book signings, tours and parties all perfectly paired with some of the best cocktails ever made.
 
About the New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society
The New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society is a non-profit organization committed to preserving the unique culture of dining and drinking in New Orleans and the storied bars and restaurants that have contributed to the city’s world-wide culinary acclaim. This organization supports members of the hospitality industry through education and the production of events like Tales of the Cocktail and, most recently, Trails of the Cocktail, a scholarship program for emerging talent in the New Orleans cocktail industry.
 
For more information on Tales of the Cocktail, visit the website at www.TalesoftheCocktail.com and register your name to receive email updates or call 504-948-0511.
 

Ann R. Tuennerman
Founder Tales of the Cocktail
538 Louisa Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
O: 504-948-0511
C: 504-343-4285
F: 504-948-0514
www.talesofthecocktail.com

Stir Your Soul at Tales of the Cocktail 2009: July 8th-12th.dining and drinking famous to the city, while educating locals, visitors, and the hospitality industry about this culinary heritage.