Cocktail reception appetizers included trays of smoked salmon, fruit, cheese, and maki rolls. |
Towers of prawns and fruit serve as appetizers during the Gala's cocktail reception. |
A gigantic martini glass sculpted in ice dispensed perfectly chilled martinis. |
Waiters moved through the crowd with trays of ice-cold beer. |
The Tequila Herradura girls served frosty margaritas to the thirsty crowd. |
A Frida Kahlo self-portrait was surrounded by real macaws and parrots. |
A sultry dance performed by the Wave mesmerizes the crowd . |
The Watermelon dances to the sexy jungle beat of bongos. |
The Lobster moves her artfully painted body to the rhythm of the drums. |
Commemorative sculptures were presented to each guest chef. |
At a table under a tree, a young woman rolled Cuban cigars. |
Gourmet Festival Coordinator Gina Naya with Carlos Obadan of Bianco Restaurant, and Festival Committee member Marg Morrell Menetery. |
G้rard Dupont, President of the Culinary Academy of France. |
Kudos to Thierry Blouet and Heinz Reize for this year's Festival. |