Issue 1    23 October 2002 
 
 
 
The World Gourmet Summit (WGS) has often been lauded as one of the foremost epicurean event in Asia. Spanning a six-year history, it has left a luminous imprint on the atlas of the gourmet world.

However much has been lamented where the duration of this most delicious event is concerned. Visitors have been quick to point out that given the tempting array of programmes that were served for selection at the same time on a given day, most were hard-pressed to pick from amongst the programmes available. The general consensus was that there was simply not enough time to enjoy all of the events.
In light of such overwhelming demand, the organisers of this sell-out event will be extending the WGS to a two-week gourmet festival, where guests will be able to partake in a fortnight of gastronomical thrills from the 30 March to 12 April 2003. With each week, the Summit will bring together mesmerising Masterchefs, winning wineries and rapturous restaurants in a schedule of events that promises an intoxicating mix of epicurean pleasures, truly affording an indulgence for the guests of WGS 2003.
 
     
 
 
 
Christofle, purveyor of only the epitome in lifestyle products has come up with yet another winning designer collection of silverware and crystal by the famed American architect Adam D. Tihany. Designed for the discerning client in mind, the collection aptly named "Collection 3000" is made up of 13 intriguingly stunning pieces. Each of these pieces highlights the perfect fusion that can be achieved between the purity of crystal and the modernity and brilliance of sliver under the hands of a master artisan.

In the words of the designer himself, "stylised, glamorous and functional", this exceptional collection for the bar and cocktails will bring that touch of enthrallment to all who settle their glance upon it. Whether it is from the comfort of home or on the moonlit deck of an anchored yacht, this masterful collection will serve to underline the values of perfection and quality, hallmarks that are undeniably Christofle.

For further information on other inspiring Christofle products, do visit their website at www.christofle.com
 
 
 
 
Already two years in the running, the Awards of Excellence (AOE) had been conceived by the organisers as a pedestal on which members of the hospitality industry could be given the recognition that they so richly deserve. Proving to be hugely popular both within and beyond the industry, AOE 2003 promises to be even more spectacular this year with 16 Awards of which have mostly been already adopted by a medley of illustrious establishments which includes the following,

• SanPellegrino Chef of the Year
• Executive Chef of the Year presented by Tabsaco
• Meat & Livestock Australia Rising Chef of the Year
• Inniskillin Icewine Pastry Chef of the Year
• Asian Ethnic Chef of the Year
• Restaurant of the Year
• Martell Cognac Asian Ethnic Restaurant of the Year
• Restaurant Manager of the Year
• Christofle New Restaurant of the Year
• Chivas Regal Food & Beverage Manager of the Year
• Screwpull Sommelier of the Year
• Culinary Institution of the Year
• Wine List of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Asian Cuisine Article of the Year
• Wine Article of the Year

For more information on the Awards of Excellence and the World Gourmet Summit, do allow us to cordially invite you to visit our website at www.worldgourmetsummit.com.
 
http://www.worldgourmetsummit.com / www.wgsawards.com