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The Greekfest Visiting Celebrity Chef Program is the first of its kind to bring internationally-acclaimed chefs from Europe to Arizona. Our goal in developing this program is to invite the most innovative and creative culinary experts on the other side of the Atlantic to Greekfest, in order to host a special event that you and your guests will remember for years to come.

 

Through this program, we survey the landscape of master chefs in Greece and beyond, and invite one to participate in a three-day event. On the first two days, specialties of the visiting chef are served a la carte, and on the final day, we host a Gala Dinner. The Gala Dinner features a six-course meal with wine-pairings selected for each course. Greek dancers and a classical pianist make the evening complete.

 

The Visiting Celebrity Chef Program offers something for everyone—whether you are in the mood to try just a few appetizers of the visiting chef’s or participate in the Gala Dinner, our goal is to create an experience and taste memory that is unforgettable.

 

 

 

NEXT Visiting Celebrity Chef Event

 

Splendors of the Holiday Table

November 29 – December 1, 2007

 

 

Featuring Yiannis Baxevanis of Athens, Greece



 

Yannis Baxevanis was born in Athens in 1962. After completing his studies at the School for Tourist Professionals in 1984, he worked in France for 5 years. Then, returning to Greece, he was the chef at prestigious establishments such as: Crete Mirabelo Hotel, Mykonos Blue Grecotel Hotel, Elounda Beach Hotel and Grand Resort Lagonisi Hotel. In October 2007, Yiannis led the menu and concept creation of the Athens Tavern, the newest Greek Restaurant in New York.

 

Yannis Baxevanis has been awarded 4 times with the “Greek Cuisine” award from the Athinorama magazine and he has been elected “Chef of the Year” from the readers of Status magazine. In 1991 he won the silver medal in the International Cooking Competition in Strasburg. He also teaches at the Palmier School for Chefs.

 

 

For additional information, reservations on November 29/30, or tickets to the Gala Dinner on December 1, please call Susan at 602-265-2990 or email info@thegreekfest.com