 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. |