Paris � Plaza Ath�n�e is thrilled to open its glamorous new al fresco dining venue, La Terrasse Montaigne. With the design by Patrick Jouin and cuisine by Alain Ducasse, this chic terrace will be the place to be seen this season. Located on the most fashionable avenue in Paris, it is perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely Parisian afternoon with top notch people watching. Light snacks, hearty meals, and a variety of fresh cocktails leave visitors spoiled for choice. La Terrasse Montaigne offers an �a la carte� menu from 35 Euro; reservations are not required.

La Cour Jardin, the hotel�s lovely inner courtyard, is another option for al fresco fare. Famous for its Riviera-style cuisine, soothing garden atmosphere, and signature red geraniums, it continues to be a seasonal favorite.

La Terrasse Montaigne and La Cour Jardin will both feature Pastry Chef Christophe Michalak�s new �Spring/Summer Collection.� His sweet selection of seasonal pastries includes: Raspberry and Marzipan Gateau, Strawberry Religieuse, Red Berry and Verbena �clair, and Peach Melba Macaroon (pictured below). As captain of the French team, Michalak won the 2005 World Pastry Cup, a bi-annual, nineteen country event that is the reference point for expertise in the industry.

H�tel Plaza Ath�n�e is part of the Dorchester Group, which includes The Dorchester in London, Le Meurice in Paris, The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, and Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan. For reservations contact H�tel Plaza Ath�n�e directly at (33) 1 53 67 66 65 or call The Leading Hotels of the World at (1) 800 223-6800.

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