Seoul Gourmet 2010 Celebrates the Best in Korean and International Cuisine
An experience in grand cuisine and dining will be presented this month at Seoul Gourmet 2010, a five-day festival celebrating Korean traditions while embracing the influence of global culture and trends in food. Led by world-renowned chefs, Seoul Gourmet is showcasing a variety of Korean and international cuisine through a series of programs that include workshops in food preparation, educational market tours and a gala dinner. The annual event, organized by the Seoul Tourism Organization, will be held this year from Sunday, Sept. 26 to Thursday Sept. 30.
Local and international chefs will offer master classes, while other programs such as Savor Korea, an introduction of Korean ingredients and food culture, will provide an overview of Korean cuisine. Visiting chefs and journalists can also participate in market tours to gain an intimate knowledge of Korean ingredients and enrich their understanding of Korean cuisine.
The lineup of star chefs includes:
Michel Troisgros: A third generation icon of French cuisine and chef/owner of La Maison Troisgros in Roanne. The restaurant has been awarded three Michelin stars since 1968 and was named the "best French restaurant in the world" by the Gault Millau guide. Troisgros was named Gault Millau Chef of the Year for 2003. He has also won one of the French government’s most prestigious awards, the Légion d'Honneur.
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