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CHICAGO (March 17, 2010) -- More than two decades ago, Park Hyatt began the tradition of hosting an annual food and wine event. To build on the success of Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, the festival is expanding to three premier Park Hyatt locations around the world in 2010 – Buenos Aires, Washington D.C., and Paris – where celebrated chefs and renowned wine experts will come together for a series of events, tastings, demonstrations and excursions.
Foodies and oenophiles can take advantage of intimate gourmet lunches and dinners, informative classes and demonstrations, extraordinary wine, cheese and tea tastings, and memorable excursions at the Masters of Food & Wine events. Each location will highlight its region’s finest wines, and cooking demonstrations will combine the culinary talents of local chefs with celebrated guest chefs and sommeliers from around the globe. A few highlights of this year’s events:
Hotel packages for each location’s Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine event will be available to reserve with Special Offer Code MAFW10 beginning March 21, 2010 through www.mastersfoodandwine.com or by calling 1 800 233 1234.
For those travelers who wish to be true masters of food and wine, a Global Tasting Package will also be available for reservations beginning March 21. This package includes a four-night stay at all three participating Park Hyatt properties over their Masters of Food & Wine event. Reservations for this Global Tasting Package are only available over the phone by calling a Hyatt worldwide reservation center.
April 28-April 30, 2010: Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
The festival will kick off in one of the cultural capitals of South America and will pay homage to the rich "Porteño" heritage of the region. Highlights include an opening cocktail party in the garden of Palacio Duhau, small intimate dining experiences with renowned international and South American chefs, capped with a polo game and private tango lessons.
The Masters Package includes:
Participating Chefs, Restaurants and Wineries in Buenos Aires include:
Participating sommeliers include:
Winery partners include Rutini Wines, Luigi Bosca y Escorihuela Gascón, Catena Zapata, Fin del Mundo y Terrazas, among others.
The Masters package at Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires is priced at $1,950 + tax (single occupancy) and $2,200 + tax (double occupancy). For an upgrade to a Park Suite guestroom, the price is $2,750 + tax (single occupancy) or $3,000 + tax (double occupancy). http://buenosaires.park.hyatt.com
June 17-20, 2010: Park Hyatt Washington, D.C.
The Masters of Food & Wine events in Washington D.C. will focus on the commitment to working with local farmers and to supporting sustainable agriculture, following the lead of Brian McBride, executive chef of the hotel’s Blue Duck Tavern. Participants will enjoy tea tastings, wine and cheese pairings, guest speakers, and a visit to Virginia’s Chapel Hill Farm and a local farmers market.
The Masters Package includes:
Participating Chefs and Restaurants include:
The Masters Package at Park Hyatt Washington is priced at $2,400 (single occupancy) and $3,000 (double occupancy). Prices are inclusive of tax and gratuities. For an upgrade to a Park Suite guestroom, the package price is $3,400 (single occupancy) or $4,000 (double occupancy), also inclusive of tax and gratuities. http://parkwashington.hyatt.com
October 11-16, 2010: Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme
Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme will host the Masters of Food & Wine for the second time this fall. Executive chef of the hotel, Jean François Rouquette, has invited five renowned chefs from Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, and the United Kingdom to participate in various cooking workshops and demonstrations to showcase their region’s authentic and traditional flavors.
The Masters Package includes:
The Masters Package at Park Hyatt Paris - Vendôme is priced at 2,925€ (single occupancy) and 3,360€ double occupancy. Prices are inclusive of tax and gratuities. For an upgrade to a Park Suite guestroom, the package price is 3,245€ single occupancy or 3,680€ double occupancy, also inclusive of tax and gratuities. http://paris.vendome.hyatt.com
About Park Hyatt
Intimate and residential in style, Park Hyatt hotels promise elegant and gracious service on a personal scale, and are further distinguished by prime locations and exceptional interior design. Hyatt Hotels Corporation and its subsidiaries operate 24 Park Hyatt hotels. Current locations include; Baku, Beaver Creek, Beijing, Buenos Aires, Canberra, Chicago, Dubai, Goa, Hamburg, Istanbul, Jeddah, Melbourne, Mendoza, Milan, Moscow, Paris, Saigon, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Washington DC, and Zurich.
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Katie Rackoff
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
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katie.rackoff@hyatt.com
Cate La Farge Summers
Alice Marshall Public Relations
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cate@alicemarshall.com