Article: Bringing Paris dining down to earth, and Maui

Like all great revolutions, Le Fooding was born from a rebel group's passionate support of a cause. In its case the dissidents were innovative chefs in France who wanted to liberate haute cuisine from the shackles of Michelin stars, bone china, polished silver and crystal stemware.

Desserts made by Maui Culinary Academy students will entice Le Fooding attendees.

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They envisioned fine dining without the fuss. Instead of a formal setting with Bach playing in the background, a snooty maitre d' and napkins folded just so, the ambience would be fun and festive. Service would be friendly and attentive if not polished, attire would be Banana Republic casual and no one ...

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