LAS VEGAS, Club Renaissance, the 60-
story high-rise project reshaping downtown Las Vegas, announced today that
celebrity chef Charlie Palmer has signed on to partner with the condominium
development on various food and beverage projects.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010516/LAW081LOGO-b )
Palmer, a world -renowned chef and restaurateur, prides himself on creating
new and exciting culinary projects and continues that theory when he adds his
first-ever food market and wine shop to Club Renaissance.

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Kempster added that he wasn't surprised by Weber GrillWatch respondents
choosing convenience as their second highest reason to grill. A wide variety of artisanal cheeses beg to be paired
with a crusty loaf of fresh-baked artisan bread, treats from the olive and
antipasti bar and one of the store's hundreds of wine selections.com ) is the world's leading natural and organic
foods supermarket and America's first national certified organic grocer.

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(Logo: http://www.com . The store also features in-house handmade
sausages , a dry-aged beef program, a cut-to-order charcuterie and an extensive
oven-ready/grill-ready meat selection. Shoppers can trust that all products carried have been proven
safe using non-animal testing methods. opening of the Baton Rouge store, Baton Rouge
Mayor Kip Holden joined Whole Foods Market representatives in breaking a large
loaf of challah bread.m.

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The market will also have dine-in capabilities for
residents to patronize.downtownlv.simons@wholefoods.

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Like the Metairie location, the Baton Rouge
store caters to the region's rich Cajun and Creole culinary traditions while
maintaining the company 's strict commitment to carrying products free of
artificial additives, sweeteners, colorings, preservatives and hydrogenated
oils. And for
dessert, the store provides pastries and cakes made fresh daily , homemade
donuts and -- moving a bit beyond basics -- a chocolate enrobing fountain for
dipping fresh fruits or cookies in chocolate.
The new Whole Foods Market also features a Whole Body department with a
vast array of natural body and nutrition items including vitamins,
supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, cosmetics and body care products.com )
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, While the number of Americans
staying closer to home continues to increase for a variety of reasons, at-home
chefs say that they prefer grilling their meals outdoors over using their
indoor kitchens by a three-to-one margin , according to the 16th Annual Weber
GrillWatch(TM) Survey.
The majority (57 percent) of Weber GrillWatch respondents say they are
spending more time at home as compared to three years ago. A family-owned business for
more than 50 years, Weber has grown to be a leading exporter of outdoor grills
worldwide.
Weber has the strongest consumer outreach program in the industry with its
all -year, round-the-clock Weber Grill-Line(SM) (1-800-GRILL-OUT(R)); the semi-
annual grilling newsletter The Grill Out(R) Times for Weber owners who
register their grill; and a content-rich website with grilling tips,
techniques, and more than 200 original Weber recipes.
"In Louisiana, we sometimes use the term 'envie,' which means a longing
for something, usually food," said Jay Dalton, store team leader. "From the
anticipation we've felt from the community, it's clear Baton Rouge has envie
for our Whole Foods Market store.
Other opening week festivities include a July 23 book signing by local
celebrity chef and cookbook author Holly Clegg and a July 28 cooking class by
local and internationally known chef John Folse.

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Less than one-quarter of respondents (23 percent) prefer cooking indoors. Those choosing to linger a bit longer can enjoy a seafood,
barbecue or pasta meal at one of three full-service, sit-down restaurants.

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In addition to the food
market and wine shop , Palmer will oversee food and beverage operations on the
"club level" of Club Renaissance. Prices start in the $200s
for the affordable, luxury condos.
The terms "in-house" and "ready" are themes at the new Whole Foods Market.
To celebrate the 10 a.

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Consumers are responding to this . New Supermarket Serves Up Premium Natural and Organic Foods With a Dash of
Southern Hospitality and Flair; Continues Chain's Louisiana Growth

AUSTIN, Texas, Whole Foods Market(R)
(Nasdaq: WFMI), the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket,
opened the doors of its Baton Rouge store July 20."
The Baton Rouge store is Whole Foods Market's third Louisiana location,
coming right after the opening of a new, similarly sized store May 18 in the
New Orleans suburb of Metairie .m.3515

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Downtown casinos, courthouses and municipal offices are all
located within walking distance of Club Renaissance. Flavor of Grilled Food Cited as #1 Reason; Convenience #2

PALATINE, Ill.
The objective, third-party survey, conducted by Greenfield Online to
ensure accuracy, is the nation's most comprehensive study on what, where,
when, why, and how Americans cook outdoors. All survey respondents were over
age 21 and own a gas, charcoal or electric barbecue grill or smoker.
Respondents were balanced demographically to represent households across the
U., executive vice president of Weber-Stephen Products Co. "Companies are
improving the ergonomics of their stationary and portable gas grills with
one-button ignitions, thermometers, fuel tank gauges, extra work areas and
storage space, and other bells and whistles which are making grilling a very
easy and enjoyable way to prepare food. We can't wait to satisfy and delight our
new shoppers with the best organic and natural products available combined
with impeccable customer service.S. Whole Foods Market employs more than 34,000 Team Members and
has been ranked for eight consecutive years as one of the "100 Best Companies
to Work for" in America by Fortune magazine.

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The market will
feature fresh meats , seafood, fruits, cheeses and other gourmet grocery items
including prepared meals residents can conveniently pick up and enjoy in the
convenience of their home.
Every store department offers as much variety as a stand-alone specialty shop,
with tempting treats ready to be plucked by busy shoppers on the go.
The store even has an esthetician on staff to help shoppers with their skin
care needs.

About Whole Foods Market
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market
(http://www. In
fiscal year 2004, the company had sales of $3.

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, which
funded the study . Weber charcoal and gas grills are available at select home centers,
hardware stores, department stores, patio stores, and other retail outlets.m.

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At-Home Chefs Prefer Grilling Outdoors Over Cooking Inside by a 3-to-1 Margin

S. The store at 7529
Corporate Boulevard at Jefferson Highway -- the company's first in Baton Rouge
-- will provide residents with nearly 50,000 square feet of the freshest ,
highest quality foods in an atmosphere that transforms shopping from dull
routine to a pleasurable , sensory experience.

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"Charlie Palmer coming to downtown is a statement of
massive proportions," said Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman who has made
revitalizing downtown one of his top priorities. In Las Vegas, Palmer is no stranger to the
restaurant business, as he has presence in two of the city's premier hotels
with Charlie Palmer Steak at the Four Seasons Hotel and Aureole at Mandalay
Bay ., headquartered in Palatine, Ill. to 10 p.9 billion and currently has more
than 165 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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Palmer's other business ventures include a
full-service luxury hotel in Sonoma County, various food and beverage
contracts with outlets such as the Pacific Design Center, and a partnership
with Seabourn Cruise Lines where Palmer designed more than 200 featured
recipes for their dining rooms. They cited the top-five reasons as being
"retired" (16 percent ), "having children at home" (12 percent), "working from
home/self-employed" (7 percent), "unemployed " (6 percent), and "enjoy being at
home" (also 6 percent). "The desire to cook outdoors -- to bring more of what
normally are inside activities out to the backyard, balcony, or patio --
harmonizes with the data and increased sales figures we're seeing in the
outdoor products industry., is the
premier manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills and accessories. In 1952,
founder George Stephen designed the Weber(R) kettle with a lid that allows
outdoor cooks to grill in all kinds of weather .

A 46-foot seafood counter offers fresh picks perfect
for grilling or gumbo, and an in-house meat and seafood smoker will prepare
any item to perfection on the spot.

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Regular store hours will be 8 a.

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For more information on
other Weber products and to find a Weber dealer near you, visit
http://www.
Even with an emphasis on convenient gourmet options, the heart of the
Baton Rouge store is still firmly rooted in the basics , with a wide rainbow of
the gorgeous hand-stacked produce that Whole Foods Market has become famous
for throughout the U. The
Whole Foods Market motto, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet "(TM)
captures the company's mission to find success in customer satisfaction and
wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value,
community support and environmental improvement . Whole Foods Market, Harry's
Farmers Market(R), and Fresh + Wild(R) are trademarks owned by Whole Foods
Market IP, LP.

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Far behind but still
significant were "convenience/no pots and pans to clean afterward" (10
percent), followed by "being outdoors," "it keeps the house cool," and "it's a
healthy way to cook" (all at 9 percent).
Three Gulf Coast favorites -- sausage, meats and seafood -- are prominent
throughout the store. Features
include homemade gelato; a fresh nut roaster; in-house coffee roaster; brick
hearth-fired pizza oven; a salad, soup and hot food bar and gourmet chef's
case selections.wholefoodsmarket.

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One of the most highly regarded chefs in America today, Charlie Palmer has
received critical acclaim for his signature "Progressive American " cuisine, a
style which reinterprets classic European cooking using American artisanal
products and small farm producers.com.
Respondents said that the most important reason for their grilling
outdoors was "the flavor of the food" (54 percent)."

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Charlie Palmer to Open High-End Food Market and Wine Shop and Oversee Food and Beverage at Luxury Condominium Project Club Renaissance

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This includes barbecue, open flame grilling, smoking, open and closed pit cooking, and tri-pod cooking.

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The "club level" is a private club for
residents that includes an indoor/outdoor pool, bar and lounge, and fitness
center among other amenities.

Club Renaissance will be located on the corner of Casino Center Boulevard
and Bonneville Street and will feature 8,000 square feet of retail and
commercial space. This is up from 53
percent from last year's survey .

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"As the number of people staying home increases, more people continue to
extend their home's functionality and livability to the outdoors," said Mike
Kempster Sr. Cajun and zydeco musicians and dancers added to the
celebratory mood.472.

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Men prefer grilling outdoors by a slight margin (79 percent to 76), and smoker
owners are most likely overall to favor the outdoors (85 percent) .