Roger Federer Public Appearance At Collins Street's Lindt

ROGER FEDERER PUBLIC APPEARANCE AT COLLINS STREET'S LINDT CHOCOLATE CAFE CONFIRMED

World number one tennis champion and newly appointed Lindt Ambassador, Roger Federer will make an exclusive appearance at Melbourne's Lindt Chocolat Caf at 5.00pm, this Thursday 14 January.

One of his first public appearances prior to the 2010 Australian Open, Federer will taste and judge three finalists on their proposed creations, a limited edition Lindt chocolate that best personifies the sporting great.

Finalists have put forward sumptuous delicacies to delight Federer including dark chocolate topped with crystallised rose petals, a spiced crme brulee creation with hints of cardamom and finally a whole roasted macadamia dipped in pineapple mousse.

Ambassador Federer, prompted by an MC, will also answer questions in front of the media about his chances in the upcoming Australian Open tournament, his future career aspirations and who are the ones to watch in the world of tennis.

Also appearing at the press conference is Lindt CEO, Ernst Tanner, visiting Melbourne for the occasion and celebrating the recent opening of Melbourne's flagship Lindt Chocolat Cafe Australia is the first country in the world to develop this unique and delicious concept.

For every ace that Federer serves during the 2010 Australian Open, Lindt will be donating AUD $100 to the Roger Federer Foundation with a minimum donation of AUD $5000. A daily tally will be displayed at Lindt Chocolat Cafes nation wide.

Audio grabs and extensive photo opportunities and will be available for media involving Federer, Tanner and tennis themed Lindt Chocolates.

Following Roger's appearance images will be housed at from
Thurs 14th January at 10.00pm and http://www.photopress.ch/Customer.do?oid=68

What:
Roger Federer appearing at Melbourne's Lindt Chocolat Cafe

Where:
271 Collins Street, Melbourne

When:
14 January 2010, 5.00pm

For further information or media enquiries please contact:
James Toovey HotHouse Media & Events on
03 9682 0222,
0407 828 310 or
[email protected]

John Flower HotHouse Media & Events on
03 9682 0222,
0414 778 277 or
[email protected]

SOURCE: Lindt Australia