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A TASTE OF MEXICO
IN D.C. KICKS OFF WITH STEVE OLSON AND OTHER FANTASTIC MEXICAN SAMPLINGS!
Photo Caption:
From left to right, Carlos Vazquez, Minister of
Agricultural Affairs- Embassy of Mexico; Eduardo Chaillo, Director of the
Strategic Business Unit, US & Canada for the Mexico Tourism Board;
Alejandra de la Paz, Cultural & Educational Attaché, Mexican Cultural
Institute; Graham Bartlett, Chef de Cuisine, Zengo Restaurant, DC; Chris
Swanson, Chef de Cuisine, La Sandia in Virginia at the launch of “A Taste
of Mexico in D.C. at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C.
Photo Caption:
From left to right, Eduardo Chaillo, Director of the
Strategic Business Unit, US & Canada for the Mexico Tourism Board; Steve
Olson, aka “wine geek” at the Tequila & Mezcal tasting at the
Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C. Olson was selected by Bon
Appetite magazine as their exclusive wine and spirits consultant.
Photo Caption:
From left to right, Eduardo Chaillo, Director of the
Strategic Business Unit, US & Canada for the Mexico Tourism Board; Beatriz
Peralta, Yucatecan cuisine chef Beatriz Peralta; Juan Jose Martin Pacheco,
Secretary of Tourism, State of Yucatan at Zengo, during the launch of “A
Taste of Mexico in D.C.”
Washington, D.C., September 8, 2008 – The Mexico Tourism
Board, The Embassy of Mexico,
the Mexican Cultural Institute and the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, kicked
off “A Taste of Mexico in D.C.” on Friday, September 5th
with a press conference and on Saturday, September 6th with an open
house at the Mexican Culture Institute.
Guests packed the institute ON Saturday, enjoying
exquisite samplings from local restaurants who are participating in “A
Taste of Mexico in D.C”. Steve Olson wowed guests with Tequila and Mezcal
tastings accompanied by a fun and informative lecture, by the wine geek
himself. Mexican Chocolate was also a hit with eager guests lining up to enjoy
Alfonso Arau’s “Like Water for Chocolate” while sampling some
of Oaxaca’s delicious chocolate.
The week-long journey through Mexico’s culture, flavors and
music continues with the following events:
September 8th
Yucatan Day at Zengo will bring Yucatan’s
very own Chef Beatriz Peralta to join ChefGraham Bartlett
with a special menu made according to the traditions of Yucatecan cuisine
September 9th
Puebla Day at Oyamel will include a special antojitos menu
with typical Pueblan cuisine made in collaboration with the well known Mexican
Chef Susanna Palazuelos and local Chef Joe Raffa.
National Geographic Traveler, the Mexico Tourism Board and the
Mexican Cultural Institute will host a special concert event featuring
Julieta Venegas. The winner of one Grammy
Award and two Latin Grammys will perform at the KennedyCenter
at 6:00pm. Admission is free.
September 10th,
Oaxaca Day at Casa Oaxaca to present a special menu prepared by MasterChef Alfio and the special participation of Mexican Chef
Carmelita Rosete from the State of Oaxaca.
For the first time in Washington, D.C.the Authentic Flavors of Mexico Foundation will present a
special recognition to 10 Mexican Restaurants of the D.C. area that
include typically Mexican recipes and ingredients and use products
originating from Mexico.
Menu designed by Roberto Santibañez for a private event at the Mexican
Cultural Institute.
September 11th
Mexican Table featuring Michoacán day. Join Mexican cooking
instructor Patricia Jinich for a delightful Mexican night as she
explores the gastronomy of the state of Michoacán through a live cooking
demonstration at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Limited space and
admission cost $75/$70 for Members of the Mexican Cultural Institute
September 12th
Puerto
Vallarta Day at Mio. Puerto Vallarta
Day at Mio. Enjoy a taste of Puerto Vallarta
with Chef Santiago Perez, who will bring some specials from the Pacific Ocean region.
National Geographic Traveler and the Mexico Tourism Board will host a special
concert event featuring legendary East LA
rockers Los Lobos and NYC quartet Pistolera at the
Birchmere Theater. Admission
cost $49.50
*The
restaurants will keep the special menu throughout the week.
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About 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. www.visitmexico.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
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