Grand Epicurean Escape

August 31 - September 5, 2005

Our 6th annual Epicurean Escape will take place August 31-September 5, 2005. Join us for "a Jawaiian Escape...... "Twice the Spice" to  your island paradise.  Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa. Unique. Spectacular. World class down to the finest detail. Voted The #1 resort in the Caribbean.

Enjoy your Super-Inclusive Epicurean Escape with us. 
 

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Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa in association with Food and Wine Magazine presents an exclusive  "Jawaiian experience" where the islands of Hawaii and Jamaica merge in a culinary and cultural explosion. "Twice the Spice" offers a spectacular showcase of culinary art and wine tasting. A Lido experience that is beyond compare.... Enjoy a showcase of local and international foods, wines and beverages presented by Award winning celebrity chefs and Master Sommeliers.

Chef Sam Choy, Hawaii's Culinary Ambassador

Chef Stephen Window of Roppongi Restaurant in La Jolla, California

Sommelier John Burke of the Prime Steakhouse at the Belagio Hotel in Las Vegas

Chef Robert Fathman of Azure in Boston

Executive Pastry Chef Sue McCown of Earth & Ocean in Seattle

Mathias Wolf, Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chef

Joy Spence, Master Blender

Wine Tasting
A variety of wines that will compliment every meal will be showcased throughout the event. Master Sommeliers will be your guide through wine tastings over the course of the Epicurean Escape.

Jamaican Rum Tasting / Cigar Rolling 
J. Wray and Nephew; leading distributors of alcoholic beverages on the island will be conducting rum tasting while a Cigar maker will be using Jamaican tobacco to make a variety of flavoured cigars. Guests will be able to walk through and sample rums and watch cigar rolling while listening to the tropical sounds of a Jamaican Mento band.

Coffee Tasting
Jamaica's premium coffee from the cool hills of Blue Mountain will be on offer for the connoisseur. The aroma of coffee will fill the air as you sip  liquer or  have your coffee brewed while enjoying voices of the Jamaican folk singers. You may even learn a little about the history of this World Class blend.

Mixology Classes
Enjoy innovative mixology demonstrations of gold medal award winning drinks.

Cooking Demonstrations
It is not everyday that  you have an opportunity to mix and mingle with celebrity chefs, sample plates from their hands, this is yours and it is all included in your package at the "Jawaiian Escape."   For  2005 Chef Stephen Window of Roppongi fame is already on board, along with Food and Wine's Best New Chef for the year; the event would not be complete  without  the Caribbean's best, Chef Martin Maginley or a Pacific Rim chef to add that spice to the Jawaiian theme.

Formal Dinner
An elaborate seven-course meal presented with white-gloved, synchronized  service is set before you, amidst a mystical theme of tropical elegance with a musical serenade. Celebrity chefs amaze you with their culinary talent and talk you through an exciting showcase of culinary innovations whilst, a Master Sommelier guides you through a variety of wines paired perfectly with each delectable course.

Dinner reservations now being taken for Saturday, September  3, and Sunday, September 4, 2005  at  US$100.00 per person (non-refundable) . 

FRIDAY : A TASTE OF JAMAICA:  Enjoy Jamaica at it's Best from dutch pot cooking to limboing low, delectable dishes with authentic Jamaican flavour......in national colours and style..."Yeah Mon!!"

Gala Dinner
Enjoy a spectacular buffet with over 100 tantalizing menu items while visiting Celebrity chefs and Executive SuperClubs chefs display their amazing culinary talents.

Events subject to change. Proudly brought to you by Food and Wine, Grand Lido Resorts & Spas and these other fine sponsors: