Newlink is the Mexico Tourism Board’s New Agency for Public
Relations in the United States
Houston, TX November 24th 2008 – For the first time,
the Mexico Tourism Board in conjunction with The University of Houston Conrad
N. Hilton College and Polo’s Restaurant will present “A Taste of Mexico
in Houston, TX” beginning December1st to
December 5th 2008. Residents of the Houston
area will have the opportunity to experience and enjoy Mexico’s
uniqueness with a variety of activities such as: Gastronomic demonstrations,
conferences and wine tastings.
Mexicohas so much to offer, a geographical diversity
that varies from region to region, different climates and bordering oceans that
gives a wide range of travel destinations, cultural heritage, food and flavors.
But above all, it is the rich culinary tradition of Mexico that gives to people around
the world the chance to have a taste of the Mexican culture as a whole. For
that reason, A Taste of Mexico in Houston is perfect for those who are
looking for new cultural experiences.
“We
are delighted to bring A Taste of Mexico to Houston,
collaborating with fantastic local restaurants and culinary experts joining us
from Mexico.
This journey through travel destinations, culture, gastronomy, music and
history will be a benchmark for Mexico’s
presence within the US.
We are confident that this experience will allow area residents to have a
better perspective of what the Mexican culture is comprised of”, said
Director of the Mexico Tourism Board in Houston, Martin Gonzalez.
For this special occasion, the Mexico Tourism Board has invited two of
the most recognized States in Mexican cuisine: Puebla
represented by Luis Javier Cué and Chef
Alejandra de la Riva
from El Mural de los Poblanos (en
itálicas)Restaurant and Oaxaca, represented
by Chef Alejandro Ruiz from Casa Oaxaca.
These renowned chefs will offer demonstrations at the University of Houston
Conrad N. Hilton College, as well as design an
exquisite menu with the region’s delicacies that will be available for
sampling at Polo’s Restaurant and Post Oak Grill.
A very unique learning workshop will add a special touch to this event.
Mexican wine expert, Arturo Bodenstedt, author of the “Mexican Wine
Guide” will talk about the tradition and history of wines and vineyards
throughout Mexico.
This conference will take place at the Conrad N. Hilton College as well as the
Poast Oak Grill Restaurant followed by a Mexican wine tasting.
In additional, our regional Chefs will delight customers at Polo’s
Restaurant and Post Oak Grill by offering specially designed menus from these
two fantastic states.
The 5 day journey through Mexico’s culture, flavors and
music continues with the following events:
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, December 1st
WHAT: CULINARY DEMONSTRATION PUEBLA
TIME:4:00 – 5:00 pm Conference.
5:30 – 7:00 pm food tasting
WHERE:University
of Houston. Conrad N. Hilton College
WHO: Demonstration by
Luis Javier Cué and Chef Alejandra de la Riva from “El Mural de los Poblanos”
Alejandro Ruiz was born in La Raya de Zimatlán de Alvarez, Oaxaca.
He started as a
server at the restaurant “El Sol y la Luna” to start feeling the business from
the bottom, from what the customer wants. On 2000 Alejandro decides to jump to
a new adventure and to travel abroad to do a residence at the “Vau”
Restaurant in Berlin, Germany
and in 2001 to the “Die Winstube” Tegeernamsee in Munich, Germany.
On 2002 he was offered a position at the “Bandolinos” Restaurant in
Lago de Garda, Verona, Italy. Alejandro has
developed his passion and his skills traveling abroad and doing what he does
best: entertaining and cooking, his gift has been discovered and truly
appreciated; he has become one of the most renowned Chefs in Oaxaca, in all
over Mexico and also, his fame has travel abroad. Since 1997 he developed the
gastronomic concept Casa Oaxaca, The
Hotel, The Restaurant and the Café. On April 2008, Casa Oaxaca was awarded with the Five Start Diamond Award as to be
one of the 50 best restaurants in Mexico.
CHEF ALEJANDRA DE LA RIVA
– EL MURAL DE LOS POBLANOS
Born in Mexico
City, Alejandra de la Riva received her education at the Culinary Institute of Puebla and for 4
years she has participated in seminars and conferences focused on wines,
banquets and desserts in both Paris and Mexico. Mrs. De
la Riva has worked in restaurants throughout the World like Buenos
Aires, Argentina;
Puebla, Mexico
and Florence, Italy. This young chef is now
working at El Mural de los Poblanos
Restaurant.
Arturo was born in Cuernavaca, Morelos, in
August 1965. Mr. Bodenstedt got a degree in Economy from the very prestigious
(University) ITAM in Mexico City and later on he
got a Master Degree in Economy at the SaarbrueckenUniversity and a Master in Business
Administration in Berlin, Germany.
Mr. Bodenstedt lived many
years in Germany,
close to Kaiserstuhl Vineyards in Freiburs. While living there, he was exposed
to the life at the vineyards and the cellars. Every year, he participates in
festivals and harvests that are celebrated in Germany.
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 towww.visitmexico.com.
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