25 Mar 2011Paris Meets The Caribbean at Peter Island

Oh-Là-Là - Paris Meets the Caribbean
Peter Island Welcomes Parisian-trained Guest Chef Farnabe

Bon Appétit will become a popular phrase during the month of May, as Peter Island Resort & Spa hosts Parisian born Chef Richard Farnabe. Executive Chef Lisa Sellers has lured Chef Farnabe, a celebrated Manhattan Chef, who studied and worked with internationally acclaimed chef's Daniel Boulud and Jean-George Vongerichten. Farnabe has earned a vibrant reputation in New York City's culinary scene working at Restaurant Daniel and Jean Georges and Chef de Cuisine of Mercer Kitchen all in Manhattan. He then moved on as a private chef for Tommy Hilfiger while simultaneously consulting for Montrachet and Lotus to celebrity studded crowds.

Guests to Peter Island Resort & Spa can enjoy a week of gastronomy delights from May 9- 15, 2011. A Parisian inspired cocktail party will debut as guests will meet Executive Chef Sellers, and Chef Farnabe. An exclusive dinner at Tradewinds Restaurant will ensue on Wednesday, May 11th for guest chef participants who will enjoy signature dishes, cocktails and wines. Thursday is an interactive day as guests are treated to a tour at Paraquite Bay, a working agricultural farm on the neighboring island of Tortola, to purchase local ingredients for the lunch tastings. That afternoon participants will don an apron and cook with the chef at the luxurious Falcons Nest Villa, preparing ingredients that were sourced earlier in the day. Saturday wraps up the culinary week with an elaborate five-course co-created wine dinner. Guest's will enjoy an evening of French/Caribbean inspired menu options, complimentary wines and cocktails and of course fabulous dessert options and wines.

Packages for the May's guest chef program start at $220* per guest who are on the meal plan, or $295 per guest who are not on the meal plan. For overnight accommodations guests can choose among the classic A-frame Oceanfront Suites, charming Beachfront Junior Suites, or gather a group of friends or the family and opt for an elegant villa: the recently renovated Hawks Nest or Crows nest, or stay at our signature villa Falcons Nest. Visit www.peterisland.com or call 800.346.4451 for further details.
About Peter Island
Peter Island Resort & Spa, British Virgin Islands is situated among a plethora exotic Caribbean escapes. Its intoxicating combination of natural wonders, privacy and luxury convey a distinct persona among glitterati and seekers of authentic posh adventures. The resort is steeped in intriguing pirate lore and unspoiled landscapes. Breathtaking deep blue seas, meet five, pearl-white beaches, while lush palm groves and verdant tropical mountains add to this majestic scene. The Spa at Peter Island is a private sanctuary, an inspired retreat unto itself. It is favored among the yachtie crowd, as it offers organic and Ayurvedic treatments created to inspire. The resort's island buyouts and villa stay programs have become a popular choice for weddings, family reunions, special anniversaries and birthdays alike. A private island beach escape is yours for the taking.
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*18% gratuity is not included in the package price

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