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“A Taste of Veracruz” AT THE JW
MARRIOTT MIAMI
HOTEL with renown chef jose burela, featuring his new guide to veracruzan
gastronomy
Miami, August 24th,
2009-Mexico brings the authentic and exquisite “jarocho”
culture of the state of Veracruz
as the JW Marriott Miami Hotel welcomes the 2nd annual culinary
festival, “A Taste of Veracruz.” Regional succulent dishes from
this State in the Gulf of Mexico will be
served for lunch and dinner at La Terraza Cafe & Bar, from September
9th through the 13th.
During the festival and as part of the preservation and promotion of this
cuisine, Chef José Burela, a renowned chef from Veracruz, will present the
culinary guide “Así se Come en Veracruz” (This is how you eat in
Veracruz). The book is comprehensive research of a team of anthropologists
- specialized in pre-Hispanic Huasteca, Totonaca, and Olmec cultures
- a sociologist and three gourmet experts to compile the most traditional and
representative dishes of the different regions of the state; a culinary
journey of dishes that speak of ancient customs, fruits, savors and spices in
those different regions.
“It is an honor to present the first gastronomy guide of Veracruz here in Miami,
and to promote this rich destination through its food,” explained Teresa
Villarreal, Director of the Mexico Tourism Board’s office in Miami. “The book
provides interesting tourism tips to help travelers decide where to go
according to their food interests,” added Villareal.
Throughout the five days of the festival, La Terraza Cafe & Bar at the JW Marriott Miami Hotel will
offer a variety of the specialties in the Guide, personally prepared by Chef
Burela and his team. Among some of the dishes the visitors can enjoy
while dinning in a typical atmosphere of a quaint Veracruzano eatery
are: chicken tlatonile in chicatana sauce (made out of chicatana
ants), octopus in jalapeno cream and shrimps conquest of Veracruz.
A Taste of Veracruz is part of the celebrations that commemorate the Mexican Independence
month of September and will kick off on the 9th at 6:30 pm with a
reception – by invitation only - at the JW Marriott Miami Hotel, 1109 Brickell Avenue
in Miami.
The inaugural cocktail will be headed by Tourism authorities of the State of Veracruz; Ambassador Juan Miguel Gutiérrez Tinoco, Consul
of Mexico in Miami
and Teresa Villarreal, Director of the Mexico Tourism Board for the South East
USA region.
A master cooking class for media will take place on September 8th
at the host hotel, where press will be able to learn and experience an
interactive demonstration on how to cook a dish from that region, the recipe,
ingredients and history behind it.
A Taste of Veracruz is organized by the Mexico Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism of
Veracruz with
the support of the Consulate General of Mexico. This year’s festival
sponsors include: JW Marriott Miami Hotel, AeroMexico, Tequila Huizache, Corona and Corona Light.
Discover what Lies Beneath the Gastronomy of Veracruz.
Veracruz, a state with a tropical climate and impressive
natural scenery, is located in Mexico’s
eastern region along the GulfCoast. Veracruz is synonymous of music, dancing,
harps and marimbas, picturesque cities and towns with a unique local
architecture. All together these elements conceive the jarocho
culture.
This state has a very appealing and diverse offering to delight all kind
of interests. From the Port of Veracruz -the nation’s most important- famous
for its festive atmosphere, well known for its “Carnival” a vivid
and colorful celebration as well as its tiny magical towns such as the coffee
town of Coatepec or the quaint town of Tlacotalpanalongside the PapaloapanRiver,
declared a World Heritage Site.
For an amazing archaeological experience Tajin has no comparison.
The archaeological site was built by the Totonaca civilization, with a unique
architecture of carved relieves on the columns and is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
Veracruz offers beaches with calm
waters that are ideal for doing all kinds of aquatic sports, amazing waterfalls
at Xico or impressive rivers at Jalcomulco perfect for adventure
sports and ecotourism activities.
Veracruz’s plazas
are filled with life. In almost every single town, people gather in the zocaloes,
to drink a cup of delicious coffee from the region while watching couples
dancing to the rhythm of danzón music. Veracruz is not just a destination;
it’s the soul of the people who live on the coast, lively and full of
joy.
About the Mexico
Tourism Board
The
Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the resources of federal and state
governments, municipalities and private companies to promote Mexico’s tourism attractions
and destinations internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is
Mexico’s tourism promotion agency, and its participants
include members of both the private and
public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout
North America, Europe, Japan and Latin America. For more information on
destinations and online trip bookings please go to www.visitmexico.com and www.mexico-update.com .
FOR
PRESS ONLY: For additional ideas, help with a story or general
travel and tourism information about Mexico, please contact the
MTB’s U.S. Press Room directly at 1-800-929-4555, by e-mail
at northamericanpress@visitmexico.com
or visit our press Web site at www.visitmexicopress.com
