The ultimate Battle of the Chefs unfolds as The Fairmont Newport Beach’s Executive Chef, Chad Blunston challenges The Fairmont Empress’ Executive Sous Chef Ken Nakano in an international rival. Each skilled chef will be challenged to create five decadent courses, paired with five masterful classic cocktails. Chefs Blunston and Nakano will be judged on gastronomic flair including appearance, taste and complementary classic cocktail pairing. The event promises to electrify Victoria with pure culinary entertainment and fierce rivalry coupled with James Bond – 007 sophistication and glamour. Victoria’s sparkling Crystal Ballroom at The Fairmont Empress will serve as a backdrop to the friendly battle on February 24, 2011 at 7:00pm.
“We are absolutely delighted to showcase our culinary talent at Fairmont,” adds Martin Leclerc, General Manager, The Fairmont Empress. “To have the opportunity to pair the meal with cocktails and challenge a peer adds to the mystique of the event”, he adds. “Undeniably The Fairmont Empress’ has a competitive advantage on home turf,” notes Paul Ohm, General Manager, Fairmont Newport Beach. “Our culinary brigade is poised for a heated competition.” Each Chef will be critiqued by a panel of Victoria-based foodies including Kathy Kay, Keira-Anne Mellis, Shelora Sheldan and Treve Ring. Ultimately, the winning Fairmont Chef will brandish bragging-rights as the winner of Shaken and Stirred.
Tickets for this event are C$160 per person exclusive of taxes and gratuities, or $128 for Friends of the Empress. Reservations and information at (250) 389-2727 or www.fairmont.com. For more information on becoming a Friend of the Empress, visit www.friendsoftheempress.ca. Graciously sponsored by Finlandia Vodka.
Guests are invited to “take the elevator home” at The Fairmont Empress from C$99 and invited to join the after party in The Bengal Lounge to celebrate the victorious Chef.
ABOUT THE FAIRMONT EMPRESS
The Fairmont Empress majestically rises over Victoria’s Inner Harbour. This luxury hotel showcases the spirit and energy of Vancouver Island in grand style. With turn-of-the-century beauty, The Fairmont Empress resort regally captures the grandeur and elegance of a bygone era, while the facilities and services meet the needs of today’s traveler. Whether it is world renowned Afternoon Tea, the newly renovated Fairmont Gold, 18-holes of world-class golf or a soothing treatment in the award winning Willow Stream Spa at The Fairmont Empress, this luxury castle on the coast in Victoria offers the perfect escape from the stresses of a hectic lifestyle. From exhilarating ocean-bound whale watching safaris, epicurean-rich local cuisine to picturesque garden and vineyard tours, you will be awestruck by the countless experiences The Fairmont Empress, Victoria and Vancouver Island has to offer! For more information or reservations, please call 1-250-384-8111 or visit www.fairmont.com/empress.
ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.
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