Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Tyler Florence Dishes Up Secrets For Great Summer Cooking In Atlanta!

Renowned Chef To Host A Cooking Demonstration At Macy’s At Lenox Square Mall

WHAT:

Join Chef Tyler Florence as he demonstrates some of his own secrets to simplifying summer cooking at Macy’s in Lenox Square Mall. Tyler will reveal his tried-and-true summer shortcuts including recipes for Sole Almondine, Lemon Smashed Potatoes and Parmesan Roasted Green Beans. When the cooking’s complete, customers will enjoy sampling the delicious results!

Following the event, Tyler will be available to meet customers and sign copies of his latest cookbooks, Stirring the Pot and Dinner at My Place, which will be available for purchase the day of the event.
WHO:

Tyler Florence is a chef, author and 12-year veteran of the Food Network including his signature series, Tyler’s Ultimate. Florence has written five cookbooks: Tyler Florence’s Real Kitchen, Eat This Book, Tyler’s Ultimate, Stirring the Pot and Dinner at My Place. An honors graduate of the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University, Florence was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2004 and also established a scholarship in his name. In 2008, he opened his first kitchen retail store, The Tyler Florence Shop, in Mill Valley, CA, just outside San Francisco with an outpost at the San Francisco International Airport. In 2009, after two years of development, Tyler launched his signature line of steel clad cookware and titanium cutlery. Tyler’s first signature restaurant, The Wayfare Tavern, recently opened in San Francisco. Florence is opening two more restaurants this year and releasing his latest cookbook in the fall.
RSVP:

Customer RSVPs are recommended, but not required. To reserve your seat at the event, please call 1.888.MacysNY.
WHEN:

Sunday, July 18, 2010
2 p.m.
WHERE:

Macy’s at Lenox Square Mall, Upper Level Home Store
3393 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30326
MORE:

Macy’s Culinary Council (MCC) is made up of 15 world-renowned chefs which include Tyler Florence, Todd English, Wolfgang Puck, Govind Armstrong, Cat Cora, Tom Douglas, Gale Gand, Emeril Lagasse, Andrea Robinson, Tim Scott, Nancy Silverman, Takashi Yagihashi, Rick Bayless, Marcus Samuelsson and Ming Tsai. The group serves as the face of Macy’s Culinary and Housewares divisions, making an impact on how customers are inspired to shop, cook and eat at home.

ATTENTION NEWS & PHOTO DESKS: Please contact Dori Robau at (305)577-1973 or Dori.Robau@macys.com. Media must be approved to attend this exclusive press opportunity.

About Macy’s
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy’s stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.