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CULINARY DIRECTOR OF LESSING'S INC. TO PARTNER WITH STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY'S CENTER FOR FOOD, WINE AND CULTURE

March 6, 2006, Stony Brook, NY—On April 20, 2006, Peter Lessing, CEC, Culinary Director and Corporate Executive Chef of Lessing's Inc., which owns and operates over 20 restaurants, country clubs and catering facilities throughout Long Island, including the newly acquired Three Village Inn, will be hosting a one-night food and wine tasting at Stony Brook University 's Center for Food, Wine and Culture. The theme for the class will be, “Long Island Delights” showcasing local Long Island fare- including; duck, produce and cheeses, paired with the finest local wines.

Peter is often sought after by the media for his cooking/foodservice expertise and insight, and frequently participates in culinary events throughout the area. He was the host of the “Culinary Experience” radio show on WLIE, and currently writes a monthly culinary column for Great South Bay Magazine . In addition, he had a recurring Chef Role on Father Jim Vlaun's “Good News” television show on the TeleCare network.
A Certified Executive Chef , certified in 2005 through the American Culinary Federation—which bestowed Peter with the prestigious “Chef Professionalism Award” in January 2006—and was named to “Who's Who/ American Chefs” in 2004 and 2005. Peter has received numerous awards recognizing his culinary talents. In 2005, he received a Bronze Medal at the J. Kings Chefs Cook Off, hosted by the American Culinary Foundation, and was also honored with an award from the Executive Leadership Council in both 2004 and 2005.

The class, which is open to the public, will take place on Thursday, April 20 th , 2006 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at the Wang Center on Stony Brook Campus. Registration for the event is $55 per person, or $100 for any 2 persons, all guests must pre-register by calling Ginny Clancy at (631) 632-9404. Please note that all participants must be over the age of 21 years old. Space is limited.
 

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR WINE, FOOD, AND CULTURE
 

Through the Center for Wine, Food, and Culture's wine- and food-tasting classes, cultural lectures, and interdisciplinary symposia, held both on Stony Brook's main campus on Long Island and at its new site in the heart of New York City , consumers, researchers, restaurateurs, and vintners are offered richly diverse experiences with the goal of enhancing knowledge, sensory awareness, health, and conviviality.
The Center for Wine, Food, and Culture, established in 2004, is the first of its kind in New York State . The founding of the Center is a tribute to the maturity and economic strength of the State's wine and food industries.
 

ABOUT LESSING'S, INC.

As a family owned and run business spanning six generations, Lessing's has built a strong heritage as one of the biggest names in catering and dining in the New York region. In fact, when it comes to New York and food, perhaps no other catering company can boast of the “firsts” that Lessing's has brought to the New York food scene. >From being the first company to serve the sandwich in New York 's food service industry, as well as the first company to offer Coca-Cola in New York City , they have long been noted for our innovation in catering and dining.