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Calgary, June 25, 2008
Groupe Germain Announces CHARCUT Roast House Will Occupy Lucrative Downtown Core Restaurant Space at Le Germain Calgary
Groupe Germain Co-President Christiane Germain is pleased to announce that the company’s premier tenancy relationship for its multi-concept project, Le Germain Calgary, has been formalized with CHARCUT Roast House.
"Groupe Germain is delighted to formalize a tenancy relationship with these bright, young restaurateurs for the space in the heart of Calgary’s urban core," says Madame Germain. "These people comprise the right professional team -- with compelling ideas and unparalleled combined experience -- to help deliver Le Germain Calgary’s promise when it opens and for years to come."
Scheduled to open in December 2009 at 9th Avenue and Centre Street SW, Le Germain Calgary is situated in the heart of Calgary’s dynamic downtown with several vital and expanding retail and cultural developments in the area, including:
- The Core retail mall is undergoing redevelopment to be complete in 2010 -- from a new Holt Renfrew and new Harry Rosen anchor store to the world's largest glass ceiling
- Fashion Central, which comprises three historic buildings under renovation, will be ready for occupancy in 2009 by contemporary fashion retailers
- Cultural programming and large-scale events bring continuous energy to the city centre -- from the 2009 World Skills Competition and the 2009 Grey Cup Festival to Alberta Arts Days and the Calgary International Film Festival -- at vibrant urban venues such as the Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts.
The CHARCUT Roast House restaurant concept and design as well as spa and retail tenants for Le Germain Calgary's prominent urban space will be announced as plans unfold.
About Le Germain Calgary
Groupe Germain’s first multi-concept project, Le Germain Calgary is a 20-storey development, featuring 40 luxury condominium units above two separate buildings that will house a 143-room boutique hotel and office tower. The three components will join in a bridge formation creating an open breezeway in the centre. Innovative energy-saving features include geothermal heating and cooling systems, high-performance glass with operable windows, large green roof areas with rainwater recovery for watering, and energy efficient mechanical and electrical systems. www.legermaincalgary.com
About CHARCUT Roast House
CHARCUT Roast House will offer a new and exciting restaurant concept to Calgarians, bringing innovative, value-driven cuisine in an energized environment and fueled by the high level of uncompromising and bespoke service. The group behind CHARCUT Roast House, most recently from San Francisco, has extensive experience in opening and operating destination restaurants throughout the world, from New York and San Francisco to Dubai and Bora Bora. Some of their more recent ventures include training and work at Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse in Berkeley, listed by Restaurant Magazine as one of the top fifty restaurants in the world from 2006 to 2008, Michelin Star AME Restaurant, named as Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Restaurants San Francisco, and Vitrine Restaurant at the Mobil 5-Star St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco. www.charcut.com
Notes for Journalists
Madame Germain will be visiting Calgary July 21 – 22 and will be available for media interviews and photo opportunities
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