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Links of Interest:
New York Times - Apr 13, 2005
New York Daily News - Oct 20, 2007
Food and Wine - Oct 22, 2007
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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.
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NEXT Visiting Celebrity Chef Event
Splendors of the Holiday Table
November 29 – December 1, 2007
Featuring Yiannis Baxevanis of Athens, Greece
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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
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