CULINARY PAVILION DRAWS LOCAL CHEFS TO THE COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL® PRESENTED BY BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
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CULINARY PAVILION DRAWS LOCAL CHEFS TO THE
COCONUT GROVE ARTS FESTIVAL® PRESENTED BY
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA
In keeping with its reputation for artistic excellence the Coconut Grove Arts Festival has invited local masters of the culinary arts to participate in this year’s Culinary Pavilion. The epicurean tent will feature food and beverage demonstrations in conjunction with the 46th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, February 14-16.
“Many often forget that the preparation of an outstanding meal is a form of art,” said Gary Ciuca, a Festival board member and its culinary director. “These chefs are sure to remind us as the aromas and tastes of their creations elicit emotions similar to those felt observing a vivid painting,” said Ciuca.
This year’s line-up of demonstrations ranges from quick family meals and decadent desert preparations to elaborate five-star dining and the distilling of fine liquors. The Culinary Pavilion’s presentations will begin at 11:30 a.m. daily with the final demonstration beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Three-Day Schedule
Saturday, February 14
11:30 AM Linda Gassenheimer, Dinner in Minutes
12:30 PM Atchana’s East/West Kitchen
1:30 PM Jimmy Cefalo, Martini & Rossi
2:30 PM Tropical Chinese
3:30 PM Frank Liberoni, Doubletree Hotel Coconut Grove
4:30 PM Sweet Art by Lucila
Sunday, February 15
11:30 AM Eleanor Hoh, The Wok Star
12:30 PM Miguel Magana, Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
1:30 PM Willie Ramos, Bacardi
2:30 PM TBA
3:30 PM Douglas Rodriguez, OLA at the Sanctuary
4:30 PM La Caja China
Monday, February 16
11:30 AM Oscar del Rivero, Jaguar Ceviche Spoon Bar & Latam Grill
12:30 PM Gary Ciuca
1:30 PM Milo Rodriguez, Bombay Gin
2:30 PM Tung Nguyen, Hy Vong Restaurant & Catering
3:30 PM Hugh Sinclair, Caribbean Cuisine
4:30 PM La Caja China
The 46th annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival® presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida will be held Presidents’ Day Weekend, February 14-16. Festival hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission to the Arts Festival is $7 per person, per day. Children 12 and under are free. The Festival is also offering a 3-day pass for $17. Residents of Coconut Grove in the 33133 zip code can enjoy the Festival all three days for only $7 with a specially priced 33133 pass (proof of residency required).
For more information on the Arts Festival, visit www.coconutgroveartsfestival.org. The Festival is produced by the Coconut Grove Art and Historical Association, Inc., a non-profit community organization under the direction of a board of directors and full-time staff. Proceeds from the annual event help to fund year-round arts programs and benefit the Coconut Grove Art and Historical Association, Inc. Building Fund which will be used to create and operate a permanent home in Coconut Grove for the Arts Festival.
