Epicurean Masters of the World
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The Epicurean Masters of the World is a series of gourmet dinners prepared by world-renowned 1-Michelin
star chefs, all from Europe, mostly France. First occurring in November 2006, it reappeared as "Epicurean Masters of the World II" in February of 2007, in Bangkok
, Thailand
.
The dinners were served at restaurants at The Dome, State Tower
. The main purpose was to promote tourism to Thailand and benefit charities established by the King of Thailand that aim to bolster rural development.
The event is known for its incredible luxury and sophistication, with its grandest Saturday "Gala Dinner" (that ends the 5-day series of dinners and occasional lunches) priced at 1,000,000 Baht ($25,000 USD) per person. The Saturday evening meal is paired with 10 fine - and incredibly expensive - wines.
(Germany), Antoine Westermann (France), Jean-Michel Lorain (France), Marc Meneau (France), Luisa Valazza (Italy), Annie Feolde (Italy), Heinz Beck (France), Alain Soliveres (France), Jacques Lameloise
(France).
Michelin
Michelin is a tyre manufacturer based in Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne région of France. It is one of the two largest tyre manufacturers in the world along with Bridgestone. In addition to the Michelin brand, it also owns the BFGoodrich, Kleber, Riken, Kormoran and Uniroyal tyre brands...
star chefs, all from Europe, mostly France. First occurring in November 2006, it reappeared as "Epicurean Masters of the World II" in February of 2007, in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
.
The dinners were served at restaurants at The Dome, State Tower
State Tower
State Tower is a skyscraper located on Silom Road, Bang Rak business district, Bangkok, Thailand, adjacent to Charoen Krung Road. Built in 2001, it is the largest building in Southeast Asia, with floor area. State Tower has 68 floors and is tall, making it the third tallest building in Thailand...
. The main purpose was to promote tourism to Thailand and benefit charities established by the King of Thailand that aim to bolster rural development.
The event is known for its incredible luxury and sophistication, with its grandest Saturday "Gala Dinner" (that ends the 5-day series of dinners and occasional lunches) priced at 1,000,000 Baht ($25,000 USD) per person. The Saturday evening meal is paired with 10 fine - and incredibly expensive - wines.
Chefs
Heinz WinklerHeinz Winkler (chef)
Heinz Winkler is an Italian-German two-Michelin star chef.Heinz Winkler was the youngest ever chef to receive 3 Michelin stars, when, in 1981, he was 32 years old. He also was the first Italian chef to receive 3 Michelin stars.-Awards:1...
(Germany), Antoine Westermann (France), Jean-Michel Lorain (France), Marc Meneau (France), Luisa Valazza (Italy), Annie Feolde (Italy), Heinz Beck (France), Alain Soliveres (France), Jacques Lameloise
Jacques Lameloise
Jacques Lameloise is chef de cuisine at the French restaurant Lameloise à Chagny en Bourgogne. He has had a three-star rating at his restaurant since 1979.Lameloise is a graduate of École Supérieure de Cuisine Française - Ferrandi....
(France).