(ANGUILLA) January 2013 – Culinary enthusiasts will want to mark their calendars for the first Culinary Conclave at Viceroy Anguilla where they will have an opportunity to enjoy cuisine from some of the world’s most noted chefs including Jonathan Waxman, Johnny Iuzzini and Kevin Sbraga. Throughout the weekend of February 15 – 17, these award-winning chefs will spoil guests during palate-pleasing events as they gather to celebrate food and wine in the natural beauty of the British West Indies.
Viceroy Anguilla’s Culinary Conclave weekend packagesoffers guests the chance to partake in exciting gastronomic experiences over stays of three, four or five nights. The package includesdaily breakfast for two and starts at $2,775 for a three night stay. A combination of room rates and event reservations are built-in the package, offering unparalleled service along with access to this exclusive display of culinary expertise. In addition to the all-inclusive package, separate tickets for each event will be available upon request. Events include:
• Welcome reception on Friday evening with delicacies prepared by Viceroy Anguilla’s Executive Chef Cliff Denny along with local island chefs
• “Let’s Talk Food” culinary panel on Saturday where Chefs Jonathan Waxman, Johnny Iuzziniand Kevin Sbragashare their secrets to success and behind-the-scenes experiences from Bravo’s Top Chef series
• An extraordinary Gala Dinner at Coba on Saturday evening, the highlight of the weekend – a four course meal prepared by the celebrated chefs, supporting the charity Share Our Strength
• Interactive Sunday Brunch featuring culinary stations and a make-your-own island cocktail bar
To round out the weekend, Viceroy Anguilla will also hold a live auction with prizes including one of a kind luxury experiences, all benefitting the Share Our Strengthorganization.
For reservations please contact your luxury travel professional, call (800-578-0283)or visit Viceroy Anguilla’s Culinary Conclave Websitefor more information.
Featured chefs include:
Jonathan Waxman is the chef and owner of Barbuto in New York City, author of cookbooks “A Great American Cook”and “Italian My Way,” and a former contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters Season 2.Waxman is revered nationwide as one of the pioneers of California cuisine and is credited with being the first to bring its style, fusing French cooking techniques with the freshest local ingredients, to New York.
Pastry Chef Johnny Iuzzini has won many accolades including James Beard Foundation “Pastry Chef of the Year”, the “10 Most Influential Pastry Chefs in America” by Forbes, “Best New Pastry Chef” by New York Magazine, and named one of the “Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America” two years in a row by Pastry Arts and Design. He is the head judge of Bravo’s culinary competition series Top Chef: Just Desserts.
A graduate of Johnson & Wales’ prestigious College of Culinary Arts Chef Kevin Sbraga takes his no boundaries approach to modern American cuisine to new heights at Sbraga, an Esquire magazine “Best New Restaurant” and one of Philadelphia magazine’s “Best Restaurants of 2013.” Chef Sbraga was the winner of Bravo’s seventh season of “Top Chef” and received the award for “Best Meat Presentation” in the 2008 Bocuse d’Or USA culinary competition.
About Viceroy Anguilla
Situated on 35 lush acres, with 3,200 feet of beachfront land along Barnes and Meads Bays, Viceroy Anguilla offers accommodations including contemporary beachfront and bluff-top villas with full kitchens and butler service; sophisticated townhomes; and lavish resort residences. Recently acknowledged by Condé Nast Traveler (US and UK) in the 2012 Reader’s Choice Awards and Gold List as a top hotel in the Caribbean, the property is renowned for its remarkable design, superb location and exceptional amenities, drawing jet-setting travelers from all over the world.
(Published without editing by The Anguillian newspaper.)
