PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – From May 26 -28, 2011, Hyatt Regency Trinidad will come alive with the flavors of Cuba during its first Cuban Food Festival. Featuring authentic Cuban cuisine by Chef Santiago Gutierrez and entertainment provided by Cuban trio Son de Cuba, this event will be a part of The 2011 Cuban Arts & Food Festival, taking place in Trinidad from May 23 -June 4.
Hyatt Regency Trinidad has collaborated with COPA Airlines, Y Art & Framing Gallery and Horizons Framing and Décor Ltd. to showcase the best of Cuba’s artistry and cuisine.
Coming to share his talents from the Sevilla Hotel in Havana is Chef Santiago Gutierrez. Chef Gutierrez and the hotel’s own Executive Chef, Fernando Franco will present a specially created menu highlighting the best of Cuban cuisine. A fusion of Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisines, Cuban recipes include spices and techniques from Spain and Africa with some Caribbean influence as well. This results in a unique, interesting and flavorful blend of the different cultural influences.
“We’re very much looking forward to being a part of this celebration and sharing a taste of Cuba with our guests and the community, “said Russell George, general manager of Hyatt Regency Trinidad. “We enjoy supporting cultural events and are enthusiastic about this first Cuban Arts and Food Festival.”
The Cuban Food Festival takes place at Hyatt Regency Trinidad May 26–28, from 6:00-11:00 p.m. Tickets are TT$300 per person (exclusive of tax and service charge).
