PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands; Monday, October 27, 2008 —The Tourist Board of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a burgeoning luxury Caribbean destination best known for its world-class beaches, today announced an impressive line-up of top chefs and esteemed properties participating in the second annual Turks & Caicos Gourmet Safari, taking place December 19–20, on the exclusive island of Providenciales (Provo).
"A culinary exposé, the Turks and Caicos Gourmet Safari invites select guests to taste the absolute best of the tropics," said Hon. Wayne Garland, Executive Chairman of the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board. "The Gourmet Safari will be a phenomenal display of local Turks and Caicos cuisine and culture against the backdrop of famed Grace Bay Beach. We are pleased to unite distinguished executive and celebrated Belonger (native) chefs, who together will create exquisite island dishes sure to impress even the most discerning palates."
Nikheel Advani, Chief Operating Officer and Principal of Grace Bay Resorts and co-chair of the Gourmet Safari, commented: "After rave reviews of last year's inaugural Gourmet Safari, we are looking to further astound attendees, extending the experience beyond culinary excellence by showcasing the destination's upscale hotels and resorts."
Debuting in February 2009, The ESTATE at Grace Bay Club—a new collection of 22 custom-designed ultra-elegant suites—will be one of the Islands' featured attractions on display during this revered occasion.
Evening festivities will begin with an opening reception at Grace Bay Club's Infiniti Bar, a luxury all-suite property perched on 11 immaculate acres of Grace Bay Beach. This will be followed by a first course at Coyaba, an elegantly appointed gazebo style restaurant in a lush tropical garden offering fine eclectic contemporary Caribbean cuisine.
The second course will be enjoyed at The Somerset on Grace Bay's O'Soleil, where Executive Chef Stephen McGarrie brings a world of expertise and Caribbean roots to this sophisticated establishment. The main dish to be enjoyed on at The Regent Palms' Parallel 23, comprised of tropical fusion cuisine in a setting of casual elegance; and then concluding with dessert and cigars at The Restaurant at Amanyara, offering a selection of Asian and Mediterranean fare along with an extensive array of premium cigars.
The Turks and Caicos Gourmet Safari will take place Dec. 19–20, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Space is limited to an intimate group with costs per couple starting at $500. Dress is island elegant.
For reservations, contact Anna de Guia at
info@tcigourmetsafari.com. For more information, visit
www.tcigourmetsafari.com.
END
