ΔΙΕΘΝΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΗ ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ ΠΟΙΚΙΛΗΣ ΥΛΗΣ - ΕΔΡΑ: ΑΘΗΝΑ

Ει βούλει καλώς ακούειν, μάθε καλώς λέγειν, μαθών δε καλώς λέγειν, πειρώ καλώς πράττειν, και ούτω καρπώση το καλώς ακούειν. (Επίκτητος)

(Αν θέλεις να σε επαινούν, μάθε πρώτα να λες καλά λόγια, και αφού μάθεις να λες καλά λόγια, να κάνεις καλές πράξεις, και τότε θα ακούς καλά λόγια για εσένα).

Παρασκευή 26 Φεβρουαρίου 2016

Jing Roll Named Winner of Second Annual Taste of Waldorf Astoria


MCLEAN, Va. - Last night at the Waldorf Astoria New York, guests and a star-studded panel of judges gathered to select the next Taste of Waldorf Astoria from five dishes created in the kitchens of Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem, Waldorf Astoria Beijing, and The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The winning dish, Jing Roll, created by Waldorf Astoria Master Chef Benoit Chargy and JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef Erik Bruner-Yang at Waldorf Astoria Beijing, will be featured on menus at 25 Waldorf Astoria properties worldwide.
The event marked the end of the second annual Taste of Waldorf Astoriacompetition where JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist chefs partnered with Waldorf Astoria Master Chefs for weeklong collaborations in 2015. Jing Roll now joins last year's winning dish, Celery Root Risotto Alla Waldorf, and a lineup of iconic signature dishes that have been created at Waldorf Astoria, including Eggs Benedict, Red Velvet Cake, and Waldorf Salad.
The esteemed panel of judges included Chef Wylie Dufresne, Saveur Editor-in-Chief, Adam Sachs, James Beard Foundation President, Susan Ungaro, Questlove, and Winner of the Taste of Waldorf Astoria 2015, Chef David Posey



"Congratulations to all participating chefs, and particularly this year's winners, Chef Chargy and Chef Bruner-Yang," said John T.A. Vanderslice, global head, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. "I have been delighted by the talent and vision each of these chef collaborations has demonstrated, which honor the culinary legacy of Waldorf Astoria and uphold our gastronomic leadership today."
"For the second year in a row, the James Beard Foundation is thrilled to partner with such an iconic institution as the Waldorf Astoria brand in this exciting global program," said Susan Ungaro, President, James Beard Foundation. "Collaboration breeds creativity and innovation and the Taste of Waldorf Astoriaoffers a creative environment for JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist chefs to work with top toques on the world arena, inspiring a new generation of iconic dishes."
Guests can embark on their own Taste of Waldorf Astoria adventure with the unveiling of our three-night culinary experiential packages at all 25 Waldorf Astoria properties worldwide including a private cocktail workshop with the hotel's lead mixologist at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam, an exclusive yachting afternoon of fresh fish and cocktails at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, and exploring the local fish market with a Master Chef to select ingredients for the evening meal at Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort. Available at all 25 Waldorf Astoria properties, room nights are priced at the best available rate, with packages up to $6,000.00 for two. Packages will be available through the end of 2016.
Last summer, JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalists were offered the opportunity to submit a 250-word statement on why they should be considered for this one-of-a-kind global program. Ultimately, five candidates were selected based on their compelling personal stories. The Taste of Waldorf Astoria pairings included: