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PROGRAM FETE DE LA CUISINE 2011. |
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Date Activities/ dinners.
Nov. 4 Fri 12.00 a.m. Arrival chefs and group visitors from the
Netherlands. Welcome drink at Sunset Beach bar.
18.00 p.m Chefs are present at the Boardwalk festivities
organized by the SXM Harbour Group and Tourist
Bureau.
There is lots of entertainment, performances,
foods and drinks on the boardwalk. Fete de la Cuisine
will host a guavaberry and potato pudding contest.
Also an Italian evening in the tent ”BELLA ITALIA”
with fine foods and wines from Italy. We kindly invite
you to “ BELLA ITALIA” tent on the beach across from the
Holland House hotel.
Nov. 5 Sat 18.30 p.m. OPENINGS COCKTAIL AND DINNER PARTY OF
FETE DE LA CUISINE.
The chefs of the Holland House Hotel, the residence hotel of
the visiting chefs, will prepare a 4 course signature dinner.
Come and start with a delicious cocktail before dinner, while
listening to the thrilling sound of steel pan music.
Before dinner you can view the prize winning paintings of the
Art Competition : The Queen, seen from a Caribbean pers-
pective. The winners of the competition will be announced during
dinner These paintings will be auctioned and the proceeds will go
towards the education of our youth.
Nov. 6 Sun 10.00 p.m. Boat trip on a catamaran along the beautiful coast of St.Maarten
with opportunity to swim and snorkel.
12.00 p.m. Champagne brunch at Westin hotel in Dawn Beach for those
who get seasick.
19.00 p.m. Culinary outing to Maho area. Choose from different types of
restaurants.
* Tasting menu Le Moulin Fou (French cuisine)
* Bamboo Bernies ( Japanese)
* La Rosa Too ( Italian)
* Temptations
10.00 p.m. Night life.
Try to earn your dollars back at Casino Royale or simple relax
and enjoy nice piano music in the Sopranos Club.
The more energetic visitors can dance the night away in disco
Tantra or Bliss.
Nov. 7 Mon 12.00 p.m. Culinary students of the Sundial students and some Dutch chefs
prepare a lunch for invited guests; The governor of SXM, the prime
minister and other dignitaries will receive an invitation.
Proceeds of this dinner will go towards a worthy cause.
19.00 p.m. Walk / dine around program in 3 top restaurants in the
gastronomic center of the French side, Grand Case.
Participants will be divided over 3 restaurants which are within
walking distance from each other. The guests will savor the
entrée at the first restaurant, then move on for the main course
to another and dessert will be served at a third venue.
Nov. 8 Tue 12.00 p.m. Wine tasting lunch with Alliance chefs at wine house Bacchus.
Wine house Bacchus is the largest importer of wines in the North
Eastern Caribbean region. Fine dishes will be paired with
exciting wines. Don’t miss out on this marvellous this event.
16.00 p.m. Finish off the afternoon at Calmos Café on the beach in Grand
Case. Enjoy the beautiful of the island of Anguilla and the sunset.
20.00 p.m. Salsa the evening away at La Bamba on the Simpson bay beach,
or have a cool drink at Soggy Dollar or Red Piano’s.
Nov.9th Wed 11.00 a.m. Alliance/ Fete de la Cuisine regatta.
Join the chefs for an exciting sailing trip on 12 meter yachts
that participated in the America’s cup race.
The trip ends with a rum party and snacks made by culinary
students of Sundial school.
18.30 p.m. *Lobster Fest at the mini club in Marigot.
A tradition for more than 40 years.
This restaurant is known worldwide for it’s lobster buffet.
Enjoy as many lobsters as you consume prepared in different
styles. And if lobster is not your favorite dish, don’t worry.
There are enough other specials with fish and meat that you
will enjoy. And there is enough wines to go with the dishes.
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Nov.10th Thu 09.00 a.m * Play a round of golf at Mullet Bay.
* Energize your body with a visit to the Princess Port de
Plaisance Spa and Fitness center.
18.30 p.m. * Fete de la Cuisine Grand Cocktail and Dinner Party at
House Hotel.
This 6 course dinner is the crown event of Fete de la Cuisine.
The 6 visiting chefs will each prepare a signature dish
with a wine of their choice. There is a limited amount of seats
so make reservations on time.
Nov.11th Fri 12.00 p.m. * Fete de la Cuisine St.Maarten’s Day beach party at
Karakter in Simpson Bay.
Compete with a team of 7 persons in games like canoe
racing, pole climbing, sling shooting, tug of war etc.
Price to participate is $ 200,- per team. Part of this amount
will be donated to a school to purchase a digital school board.
There are prizes for the winning teams and a bottle of
champagne for all participating teams.
King Beau Beau will be on hand to shake up the party.
Nov.12 Sat 19.00 p.m. * Farewell dinner party at Pasanggrahan hotel in
Philipsburg.
It’s time to say “ au revoir and see you next year again for the
Fete”.
Come and enjoy this send off party with a marvelous
dinner prepared by chef Tiny and with music by Tanny & the
Boys.
Nov.13th Sun 10.30 a.m. Early check in for visitors leaving for
Amsterdam.
11.30 a.m Last cocktail at Sunset Beach bar.
Adieu . Hope you had a wonderful time.
Bon voyage and see you next year .
Voor nadere informatie kan men terecht bij : Henri H. Brookson E-mail : hbrookson@yahoo.com