HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 30, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Cordon Bleu (LCB), a leading provider of culinary education, is proud to unveil each signature, LCB restaurant under one name — Technique. The student-run restaurants located at 14 LCB campuses throughout the country are open to the public and play an integral role in current students' education.
"The name reflects our philosophy of simple, elegant menus inspired by classic cooking techniques," said Executive Chef Edward Leonard. "The restaurants offer a great opportunity for the public to taste and see what future culinary professionals are cooking at Le Cordon Bleu."
Technique restaurants offer gourmet dishes on a prix fixe menu, including a three-course for lunch for $10, a three-course dinner for $12 or five-course dinner for $15. The restaurants present a straightforward menu inspired by classic cooking techniques, giving the students an opportunity to practice what they've learned in the craft of cookery. The restaurant also focuses on using the finest ingredients from high-quality, sustainable local sources.
Each Technique restaurant is student-run and serves as a capstone course for current culinary arts associate-degree students as part of the LCB hands-on curriculum. Under the supervision of an experienced chef instructor, students are given the opportunity to hone their front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house skills.
"Real-world experience is an essential part of the learning process," said Leonard. "Technique allows students to put their skills to the test and find their strengths while working in a restaurant setting."
For more information on Technique restaurants, please visit: www.techniquerestaurant.com
To find the nearest Technique, see below for locations.
| Atlanta, Ga. | Las Vegas, Nev. | |
| 1927 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA 30084 | 1451 Center Crossing Road | |
| 770.723.3507 | Las Vegas, NV 89144 | |
| Hours of Operation | 1.702.365.7690 | |
| Tuesday through Friday (and some Wednesdays). | Hours of Operation | |
| Lunch and dinner only. | Tuesday through Friday | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Lunch and dinner only. | |
| Lunch – 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | ||
| Austin, Texas | Dinner – 6: 00 – 7:30 pm | |
| 3110 Esperanza Crossing, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78758 | ||
| 512.339.3850 | Los Angeles, Calif. | |
| Hours of Operation | 525 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101 | |
| Tuesday through Friday. | 626.405.1561 | |
| Lunch and dinner only. | Monday through Friday. | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Hours of Operation | |
| 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Breakfast, lunch and dinner. | |
| 6:00 – 11:00 a.m. | ||
| 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | ||
| Boston, Mass. | ||
| 215 First Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 | Miami, Fla. | |
| 617.218.8088 | 3221 Enterprise Way, Miramar, FL 33025 | |
| Hours of Operation | 954.438.8828 | |
| Monday through Friday. | Hours of Operation | |
| Lunch and dinner only. | Tuesday through Friday. | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and dinner only. | |
| 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | |
| 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | ||
| Minneapolis, Minn. | ||
| Chicago, Ill. | 1440 Northland Drive | |
| 361 Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL 60610 | Mendota Heights, MN | |
| 312.873.2031 | 651.286.2400 | |
| Hours of Operation | Hours of Operation | |
| Monday through Thursday. | Monday through Friday. | |
| Breakfast, lunch and dinner. | Lunch and dinner only. | |
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Lunch - Monday through Friday. | |
| 12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | |
| 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Dinner - Tuesday through Friday. | |
| 5:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | ||
| Dallas, Texas | ||
| 11830 Webb Chapel Road, Dallas, TX 75234 | Orlando, Fla. | |
| 214.647.8500 | 8511 Commodity Circle, Orlando, FL 32819 | |
| Hours of Operation | 407.313.8792 | |
| Tuesday through Friday. | Hours of Operation | |
| Lunch and dinner only. | Lunch - Monday through Friday. | |
| 12:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | |
| 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Dinner - Tuesday through Friday. | |
| 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | ||
| Pittsburgh, Pa. | San Francisco, Calif. | |
| 717 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 350 Rhode Island Street, San Francisco, CA | |
| 412.325.3588 | 415.216.4415 | |
| Hours of Operation | Hours of Operation | |
| Monday through Friday. | Tuesday through Friday. | |
| Lunch only, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch and dinner only. | |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| Portland, Ore. | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | |
| 600 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 | ||
| 503.294.9770 | ||
| Hours of Operation | Scottsdale, Ariz. | |
| Tuesday through Friday. | 4301 N. Scottsdale Road, | |
| Lunch and dinner only. | Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 480.425.3025 | |
| Seating at 6:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. | Hours of Operation | |
| Tuesday through Friday. | ||
| Lunch and dinner only. | ||
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | ||
| 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. |
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