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a Glance
World
Gourmet Summit 2001 promises to be more grand
and exciting than ever and it is definitely
an event that simply cannot be missed by lovers
of fine cuisine and wine everywhere. Beginning
from 22 to 27 April 2001, WGS will present the
most invigorating gastronomic events of the
century!
The
events lined up are as follows:
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Welcome
Reception, 22 April 2001
- WGS
Awards of Excellence Gala Presentation,
22 April 2001
- Epicurean
Delights, 23 - 26 April 2001
- Culinary
Masterclasses, 23 - 26 April 2001
- Grand
Jury Européen Wine Masterclasses,
24 April 2001
- Grand
Jury Européen Professional Wine Tasting,
25 - 26 April 2001
- Masterchef
Safaris, 23 - 25 April 2001
- Vintners'
Dinners, 23 - 26 April 2001
- Grand
Jury Européen Charity Dinner, 26
April 2001
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WGS International Food & Beverage Forum,
27 April 2001
- Grand
Finale Dinner, 27 April 2001
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Highlights
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Welcome
Reception, 22 April
2001
A grand welcome to our foreign participants
in World Gourmet Summit 2001. Guests will
rub shoulders with masterchefs, winemakers,
restaurateurs, dignitaries, media and partners.
Our local chefs will take this opportunity
to display their creativity in the preparations
for this cocktail reception. This event
is by invitation only. This year, the welcome
reception was at Singapore International
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WGS
Awards of Excellence Gala Presentation,
22 April 2001
This evening marks the inaugural event ---
World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence
that celebrates the spectrum of talents
found within Singapore's F&B and hospitality
industries. These awards, supported by the
Singapore Tourism Board, have categories
such as "Best Chef of the Year", "Best Rising
Chef", "Best Wine Sommelier", "Best Restaurant"
and so on.
The Awards was launched officially during
World Gourmet Summit 2001 and will be expanded
to include regional nominees in the subsequent
years.
This event is by invitation only.
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For
details about the WGS Awards of
Excellence, click
here. |
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To
see WGS Awards of Excellence results, click
here. |
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Epicurean
Delights, 23 - 26 April 2001
Unravel the creative display of fine cuisine
from our guest chefs at some of Singapore's
top establishments. Guest chefs displayed
their culinary finesse in a string of
lunch and dinner promotions organized
by participating hosting restaurants.
Guests will not only enjoy the chefs'
creations but also the best wines from
world acclaimed wineries.
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For
contact details of the Hosting
Restaurants, click
here. |
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Culinary
Masterclasses, 23 - 26 April
2001
A great opportunity to get up-close with
our culinary maestros! Watch how our guest
chefs whip up a storm and pick up the finer
points of cooking and learn the secrets
of the trade. This year's Masterclasses
were held at a new location -- at-sunrice Fort Canning Park, the new state-of-art
cooking academy.
Participants also stood a chance to win
a Hewlett Packard computer, printer and
a set of Resort Kitchen software.
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Grand
Jury Européen Wine Masterclasses,
24 April 2001
Experience first-hand, the proceedings and
challenges of professional wine tasting.
A definite learning experience! Participants
can choose from the four different wine
masterclasses; Bordeaux Right Bank '98, Bordeaux Left Bank '98,
and Prestige Cuvée Champagne '90.
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Grand
Jury Européen Professional Wine Tasting,
25 to 26 April 2001
A rare opportunity to experience the solemnity
of professional wine tasting! Get an insight
of how the wine gurus rate wines, a session
where the best and the worst will be established.
With a total of four sessions over two days,
participants will get to taste wines from
the 1998 vintages of the five growths of
Bordeaux.
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Masterchef
Safaris,
23 - 25 April 2001
One of the most popular events in World
Gourmet Summit saw a new twist this time
round. A theme will be incorporated for
each Safari where diners will embark on
a unique gastronomic odyssey that will take
them to different restaurants. Expect to
cruise the highways in magnificent Harley
Davidsons or Vintage Cars for each destination.
Guests even have the opportunity to dine
in the heart of a professional kitchen where
they could watch their dinner being perfected
by our guest chefs.
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Vintners' Dinners , 23 - 26 April 2001
This year's World Gourmet Summit focused
on bringing a stellar gathering of wine
makers and organising a series of equally
stunning wine tastings and programmes. A
rare opportunity to sample some of the finest
wines in the world!
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Grand
Jury Européen Charity Dinner , 26 April 2001
Hosted at the Shangri-La
Hotel, the Grand Jury Européen
Charity Dinner represents a culmination
of the series of wine tasting for the World
Gourmet Summit. A total of S$176,900 have
been raised in aid of the Singapore Community
Chest.
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WGS
International Food & Beverage Forum,
27 April 2001
The challenges of today's competitive environment
and the ever-changing trends werediscussed
to assist the industry professionals in
understanding the market conditions. Conducted
by renowned personalities both local and
overseas, this forum presented a platform
for individuals to exchange ideas and share
information.
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Grand
Finale Dinner,
27 April 2001
Held at The
Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, a
spectacular evening featuring each Masterchef's
signature dishes, accompanied by wines of
participating wineries. The banquet unfolded
amidst glitzy entertainment and bring the
unforgettable week-long gourmet adventure
in Singapore to a befitting climax.
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