Exclusive Mediterranean Gourmet Summit to whet appetites at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria (Égypte)
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Exclusive Mediterranean Gourmet Summit to whet appetites at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria (Égypte)
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Catégorie : Afrique Océan Indien - Égypte - Gastronomie
- Gastronomie
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A rare culinary event is scheduled to take place at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano from June 15 to June 21. The Mediterranean Gourmet Summit is positioned to seize the world of cuisine by storm as the week-long occasion is celebrated with gastronomic delights prepared by Master Chefs from Four Seasons properties and top restaurants around the world. A medley of cooking classes will also take place throughout the week during the summit, where chefs will pass on their talents to a number of participants.
The Chefs involved in the summit will be creating select dishes with a Mediterranean, Asian and Mexican flare at outlets within the Hotel. First and foremost, renowned culinary master David Jansen will be arriving from Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, where he is currently Chef de Cuisine at the celebrated Fountain restaurant, which is consistently voted as one of the best restaurants in the USA. The eatery has won a variety of awards; he has a real passion for working with the freshest local ingredients and is looking forward to cooking in Byblos, Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria’s premier restaurant. Byblos takes dining elegance to the next level and offers expansive views of the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, an ideal environment for Jansen’s unique cuisine.
Yoshinori Mizutani, from Four Seasons Hotel Cairo The First Residence, originates from Japan and was formerly Resident Chef during a service for the Ambassador of Japan. Mizutani, together with Senior Sous Chef Nyoman Suasa, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay, will be serving up Sushi and Balinese delights at Sushi etc. Suasa has vast culinary experience and creates masterpieces from the ‘Island of the Gods’ such as Nasi Goreng and Sambals.
Chef Brian Moyers, who has recently been named Chef de Cuisine of the Boulevard at Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, brings with him extensive culinary knowledge and experience from some of America’s leading restaurants. Moyers will be preparing his Californian cuisine in Fresca, a relaxed yet chic outlet.
Jorge Gonzáles was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and started his career in cooking a decade ago. As Restaurant Chef for Aramara at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Gonzáles will be delighting guests with Mexican spices and creative dishes at Kala, a fresh and vibrant sea-view restaurant with an expansive buffet.
Also attending the Summit will be Giovanni Speciale, Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai. Originating from Puglia, southern Italy, his unique and flavoursome approach to cooking comes from his Italian hometown, where secret recipes and methods were handed down to him from his mother. Whilst his heart remains with Italian cuisine, Speciale also has an exceptional talent for seafood. Stefano’s will be the venue of choice for Speciale, with its open kitchen, chic décor and traditional, warm southern Italian hospitality.
Additionally, on June 20, Kala will host all of the chefs as they feature their individual specialties at a dazzling and unique International Brunch, fusing flavours from around the world. The open kitchen at Kala will be the perfect setting for the all the chefs to participate and show off their culinary talents.
A new approach to food and beverage in Alexandria, the Mediterranean Gourmet Summit combines innovative ideas with exceptional cuisine. The vast and international cooking experience of the chefs, combined with the wide variety of participating restaurants at the Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria at San Stefano, will ensure that the Mediterranean Gourmet Summit will be a culinary experience to remember. The first of its kind in the region, the Summit marks a milestone in fine dining in Alexandria
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