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“Celebrating Latin American Chefs”

PINTA & Gourmet Latino join forces to incorporate gastronomy as part of PINTA’s Latin American art showcase. Debut event at Gaucho Restaurant, honors Argentinean Chef Fernando Trocca

A special evening for VIP & Media Guests. (following PINTA’s opening event)Monday June 8th at 8:30pm

Art and Gastronomy Event Series

A night of Argentinean Flavors & ArtHosted by Fernando Trocca @ GauchoPresented by Gourmet Latino & PINTA Today, Argentina is home to some of the best contemporary artists in the world. From design, to film, to food, these artists represent the voice and the spirit of modern Argentina.  From Buenos Aires, world-renowned Fernando Trocca –executive chef of Gaucho Restaurants, has invited some of his friends for a night of gastronomy & art! Enjoy the best of Argentina, as you make your way through Gaucho’s exquisitely designed rooms and take a peek at some of Argentina’s best artists. Prime meats from Fernando’s own ranch in Argentina will be paired with incredible wines from the region. And to top it all off, the sounds of tango will leave you feeling like a real gaucho!

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PINTA & Gourmet Latino’s 2011 HONOREE: Argentinean Chef Fernando Trocca and Gaucho Restaurants

We’d like to benefit from PINTA’s select VIP and media guests, by creating a memorable event that:• Generates excitement around Latin American Gastronomy• Positions Chef Fernando Trocca & Gaucho as leaders of contemporary cuisine

and design

A one-time event celebrating contemporary Argentina at its best, its cuisine, its art, its music, and culture! And to add even more media excitement to the event, PINTA & Gourmet Latino will give Chef Fernando Trocca a special recognition for his achievements, putting Gaucho Restaurants in the spotlight.

About our partnership:PINTA, the contemporary and modern Latin American art show, is hosting its 3rd edition in London on June 5-8, 2011. Gourmet Latino, a socially conscious platform, devoted to promote and raise the profile of Latin America gastronomy, is partnering with PINTA to incorporate gastronomy and its talent, as part of PINTA’s showcase. 

Latin American chefs are great ambassadors of our traditions and our cultures. Their contributions to the culinary world, are helping us place

Latin cuisine among the best in the world. The partnership between PINTA & GL recognizes those chefs that deserve a spot among the best

Latin American artists of our time.-- Gourmet Latino Founders

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Event Details

What you will receive:

• Positioning and promotion of Gaucho Restaurants as best in class and contemporary design.

• Official recognition of Chef Fernando Trocca, as ambassador of Latin American cuisine.• Mention of collaboration and presence of

Chef Fernando and Gaucho in PINTA and Gourmet Latino’s website and press materials, during the months leading up to the event.

• Premier coverage in Gourmet Latino’s website and social media efforts, with special feature of Chef Fernando Trocca and Gaucho Restaurant.

• Gourmet Latino will assist in event planning and conceptualization, as well as coordination on the event day.

What we are asking for:

• Host a 2-3 hour event at a Gaucho location (consider layout and distance from PINTA).

• Food for 200 guests for a 2-3 hour event. Event format and service to be determined. • Work with Gourmet Latino brands (spirits-

wines-coffees) for integration in the event.

* This will lower the cost of the restaurant,

since due to the nature of the event, drinks must be complimentary.

• Bar service and ingredients/garnishes for cocktails.

New York City 2010Premiere Event Highlights

A showcase of the very best of :

ArgentinaBrazilMexicoPeruChileColombiaEcuadoramong others

Welcomed over 1200 guests at Astor Center and 5000 diners during Gourmet Latino Authentic Dining Week.

Over 30 of the best Latin chefs and tastemasters of the world of food, spirits, wine and gourmet foods.

12 innovative demos paired top food & drink Tastemasters.

Gracias!Gourmet Latino Festival 2011