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CHICAGO (January 13, 2009) -- This year, Park Hyatt will celebrate its third annual Masters of Food & Wine South America festival in Argentina February 10th-11th at Palacio – Duhau Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, and February 12th – 15th at Park Hyatt Mendoza. 

Continuing the successful tradition, which started more than two decades ago at Park Hyatt Carmel, Highlands Inn, Masters of Food & Wine South America 2009 will bring together internationally distinguished chefs and Argentine winemakers to participate in the festivities. Held in spectacular settings in two distinct Argentine cities, Buenos Aires, the country’s capital, and Mendoza, the country’s booming wine region, events, including: lunches, dinners and culinary demonstrations, will be hosted by a variety of local establishments and vineyards.

Masters of Food & Wine Chef Highlights

•   Paul Kahan, Blackbird, Avec, Publican, Chicago, USA
•   Coque Ossio, Cuzco`s Inka Grill, Map Café, Pachapapa, Greens y Blueberry Lounge, Perú
•   Fernando Trocca, El Gaucho, London, UK
•   Francis Mallmann, 1884 Francis Mallmann, Argentina
•   Jean Paul Bondoux, La Bourgogne, Argentina
•   Phillippe Labbé, ** Michelin star, Le Chevre d'Or, Eze Village, France
•   Francis Mallman, 1884, Mendoza, Argentina
•   Enrique Olvera, Pujol, Mexico City, Mexico
•   Carla Pernambuco, Carlota, Sao Paulo, Brazil
•   Jean-Francois Rouquette, * Michelin star, Pur’Grill, Paris, France
•   Nicolas Sale, * Michelin star, Le Castellet, France
•   Kevin Thornton, * Michelin star, Thornton’s Restaurant, Dublin, Ireland
•   Montse Estruch, * Michelin star, El Cingle, Barcelona, Spain
•   Fernando Trocca, Industria, Buenos Aires, Argentina and New York, USA

Masters of Food & Wine Sommeliers 

•  Charlie Arturolaola, Grappolo Blu, Miami, USA
•  Aldo Sohm, Le Bernardin, New York, USA
•  Andreas Larsson, PM&Vänner in Växjö, Best Sommelier of the World 2007, Stockholm, Sweden
•  Agustí Peris, Madrid, Spain
•  Marcelo Rebole, Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires Events:

     Tuesday, February 10th

•   Mastercard Opening Event

     Wednesday, February 11th 

•  Tasting seminar
•  Wine Spectator Rarities Dinner - a lavish tasting dinner with wine pairings provided by sommeliers from the top Argentine wineries

Park Hyatt Mendoza Events:

     Thursday, February 12th

•  American Airlines Opening Cocktail Reception – a special walk around tasting event featuring guest chefs and wineries

     Friday, February 13th

•  Golf tournament with gourmet stations throughout the golf course
•  Private dinners at acclaimed restaurants and vineyards
•  Private tastings hosted by guest sommeliers

    Saturday, February 14th

•  Cooking demonstrations
•  Lunches at participating wineries
•  Closing gala dinner

     Sunday, February 15th

• Farewell brunch at Grill Q

Masters of Food & Wine South America Packages 

Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires

•  2 nights in Park Deluxe room
•  Airport transfers
•  Daily breakfast in Restaurant Gioia
•  Opening cocktails/wine tasting
•  Rarities dinner 

*price per person from USD $1,165 + vat 21% on a double occupancy basis

*price per person from USD $1,880 + vat 21% on a single occupancy basis  

Park Hyatt Mendoza

•  3 nights in Park Room
•  Airport transfers
•  Daily breakfast at Bistro M
•  Participation in all MF&W events

(tastings, cooking classes, lunches and dinners in wineries, gala dinner, and transfer to all events)

*price per person from USD $2,000 + vat 21% on a double occupancy basis

*price per person from USD $2,700 + vat 21% on a single occupancy basis

For reservations, rates, and more information, please visit www.parkhyattmasters.com.ar or call  1 800 233 1234. For more information about Park Hyatt hotels please visit www.parkhyatt.com

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