AFTERNOON TEA AT THE PLAZA HOTEL, NY

Open Food     Recipes and technique Sarah Freedman-Izquierdo Chef in Residence  Wine reviews Charlie Arturaola Sommelier in Residence People in food  Desmond Gorges Author of "The Richest Buttler in the world"  Events Jaime Izquierdo Photographer and editor        New York Restaurateurs up close                       OpenFood.Biz December, 2010   Recipes and technique Sarah Freedman-Izquierdo     Chef in Residence  Wine reviews Charlie Arturaola Sommelier in Residence People in food  Desmond Gorges Author of "The Richest Buttler in the World"  Events Jaime Izquierdo Photographer and editor New York Rebeca  Izquierdo Contributor and editor   Afternoon Tea at The Plaza Hotel, NY   AFTERNOON TEA AT THE PLAZA HOTEL, NY Afternoon Tea at the Plaza Hotel is New York’s answer to relaxation, sophistication and good taste. It all takes place at the Palm Court, located in the main level of the hotel. New Yorkers gather here every afternoon from 2 to 5 pm to enjoy a moment of pure pleasure and delicious food, steps away from the bustle of Central Park. Service is polite, elegant and friendly from the moment you enter. The Palm court is tastefully decorated with large arrangements of fresh flowers, impeccable white tablecloths, and beautiful table service. The entire presentation spells elegance, comfort and relaxation.  Executive Chef Willis Loughhead who previously headed several “Micheline One Star” restaurants; and Pastry Chef Jasmina Bojic formerly from Tavern On The Green, have created four tea menus: The Classic with a display of scones, tea sandwiches and pastries ($45); The New Yorker with organic roast beef on a pretzel roll, black and white cookies, and New York cheesecake ($45); The Chocolate Tea that includes a sumptuous chocolate fondue ($55); and The Eloise Tea for children, based on the most famous six year old hotel guest ($28). Tea service arrives at your table on lovely three-tier trays.  Lemon Curd, Raspberry jam, and Devon Cream accompany the scones, and there is a selection of several champagnes by the glass ($20).   The tea selection includes thirteen natural blends to meet the most sophisticated palate. Afternoon tea is the perfect ending to a shopping day in the city, before heading back home. The Plaza Hotel is located at 1 West 59 Street, New York 10019. Tel. 212.546.5300   The Plaza Hotel Food Hall by Todd English, NY  Food photography by, Jaime Izquierdo Madhur Jaffrey"s Dawat Cacao, Coral Gables, Miami  Chez Lucienne, Harlem, NY Emeril's Miami Beach ICorsini Ristorante, Miami Beach Michael's Genuine, Miami Design District Stinky, Brooklyn, NY Zarela's Mexican Restaurant  Events Jaime Izquierdo The Miami Beach Polo World Cup , Introducing the First Ever South Beach Women's Polo Cup Men's Polo World Cup, Miami Beach FL Zucarelli's Italian Trattoria Special Dinner   Wines Charlie Arturaola Watch the trailer for the movie "El Camino Del Vino". Charlie plays a renown Sommelier that losses his palate, and embarks in a journey through the Uruguayan wine country to recapture his taste buds and reclaim his talent. El Camino Del Vino Sommelier /Instructor  At Lynn University Boca Raton-Fla   OPENFOOD.BIZ FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES   Our HomemadeTruffle-Pasta Video in YouTube: 305.788.3093                           Clarke's, Miami Beach , Florida Clarke’s is located at 1st Street below Alton Road in Miami Beach           Events in Miami          Chef Dell Ray        Loftin’s 1116 Ocean Drive       Beaujoilais Nouveau Et Arrive Casa Casuarina celebrated the uncorking of the 2008 Beaujoilais Nouveau with a sumptuous lunch and an elaborate event. The celebration was officially launched with the arrival of Miami chefs and media personalities escorting Duboeuf Winemaker Stephane Queralt with the first case of Beaujoilais Nouveau 2008.   Sommeliers Charlie Arturaola from Lynn University, and Zarko Stankovik from Casa Casaurina toasted the chefs and crowd with the first glass of Beuajoilais. Chef Dale Ray’s lunch for the event included  Sea Urchin, beef tenderloin, a combination of French and Spanish cheese, and of course the 2008 Duboeuf Beaujoilais Nouveau. Food presentation matched the elegant and beautiful décor of the event.   Miami chefs, sommeliers and members of the Harley Davidson Hog Club rode their motorcycles for the event wearing chef’s jackets designed for the occasion. Participating chefs included Mustafa  Aziz and Bruno Macazaga form Villa Grande Club; Sean  Bernal from Oceanaire Seafood Room; Marc Debas from Acqualina; Beto DiCarlo from Café Ragazzi; Carlos Fernandez from Hi-Life Café; Juliana Gonzalez and Sergio Navatto from Sushi Samba; Stephane Hainaut from Barton G. The Restaurant; Didier Lailheuque from Au Pied de Cochon; Luis Lopez from Soyka; Dale Ray from Loftin’s 1116 Ocean Drive; Mario Silvestri from DeVito South Beach; Juan Pablo Viejo from Andu; and Ralph Pagano from Host of MOJO HD’s Pressure Cook.   Article by Jaime Izquierdo   Melanie Young, M. Young Communications Inc, a New York based Advertising group managed the Miami event in conjunction with a simultaneous event that took place in New York City . For farther information you can contact Melanie at 212.620.7027.   The event at Casa Casaurina was hosted by Director Martha Hampton who presided over local celebrities. For information about events at Casa Casaurina , contact Martha at 305.672.6604               Food photography 305.788.3093    View our Homemade Truffle Pasta Video-recipe 305.788.3093    Contact information: theitaliangourmetshop@yahoo.com                                   Tel. 305.788.3093   All rights reserved. Copyright theitaliangourmetshop.com. 2010