For immediate release
January 3, 2008

Contact:  Aaron Sorenson, Lund Food Holdings, Inc., 952-915-2694

WORLD-RENOWNED MASTER CHEF MARTIN YAN TO MAKE EXCLUSIVE APPEARANCE AT BYERLY’S

What:
Martin Yan, a world-renowned Master Chef, cooking show host and author, will make exclusive appearances January 11-12 at Byerly’s in St. Louis Park.

His cooking artistry and wit will be on display during two Everyday Expertise Cooking Classes on January 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. and January 12 from noon to 1 p.m. The cost is $10, and advance registration is required by calling 952-253-3409 or visiting LundsandByerlys.com.

Following Chef Yan’s cooking class on January 12, he will sign copies of his cookbooks at the store from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Yan is the author of 26 cookbooks, including the award-winning Martin Yan’s Feast, Martin Yan’s Asian Favorites, Chinese Cooking for Dummies, and Martin Yan’s Chinatown Cooking (with an introduction by Julia Child). His most recent cookbook, Martin Yan’s Quick & Easy, will be available for purchase at the event. There is no cost to attend, and advance registration is not required.

When: 
January 11-12

Where:
Byerly’s St. Louis Park
3777 Park Center Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Who: 
Martin Yan is the celebrated host of Martin Yan’s Chinatowns, which airs locally on Twin Cities Public Television. He also owns Yan Can and SensAsian restaurants, which offer inventive pan-Asian menus. In 1985, he founded the prestigious Yan Can International Cooking School.