Karisma Brings Vegas to the Table

Resident & Guest Chefs Spice up Culinary Events in Cancun

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. October 14, 2008

LAS VEGAS, NV, April 24, 2007. Known for its gourmet cuisine, award-winning chefs and interactive culinary tradition, Karisma Hotels is the place to be during 'Rendez-Vous De Francia,' a week of French-inspired culinary events in Cancun from June 19 - 26, 2007. In addition to showcasing the talent of its own resident chefs at Azul Blue Hotel + Spa and El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort, Karisma has invited three of Las Vegas' most cutting-edge French chefs into its kitchens. Guests staying at Azul Blue and El Dorado Royale will be treated to special events including interactive cooking shows and classes; demonstrations at Fuentes, El Dorado's culinary theater; as well as specialized menus and cocktail parties.

El Dorado Royale will host Chefs Stephane Chevet (executive chef at award-winning Japanese restaurant, Shibuya) and Jean Jacques Granet (assistant executive pastry chef for MGM Grand). For the first time ever, Chef Stephane will share Shibuya restaurant's recipes with El Dorado Royale chefs Michel Mustiere and Christopher Belou to create the specialized signature dinner 'Shibuya at Kampai.'

At Azul Blue, Chefs Heiner Gellenberg and Jonatan Gomez Luna Torres will team up with Chef Eric Damidot (executive chef of Paris and Bally's Hotel & Casino) to host an authentic Mexican dinner party where guests will have a chance to meet and interact with the chefs. Chef Jonatan will showcase his flavor-infused foams, which is part of Azul Blue's experimental cuisine. As prot'eg'e of famed El Bulli founder, Ferran Adria, Chef Jonatan learned that by infusing dairy products under extreme pressure with non-dairy products, he could create foams that retain the flavor of the essential ingredient, such as his deconstructed olive foam. Chef Heiner will demonstrate his signature style of combining unexpected ingredients-such as grilled chicken with a banana and watermelon relish-into edible masterpieces.

'While every week at Karisma is a 'culinary week,' the dishes created for these special events will be a gourmet journey for our guests,' said Jeroen Hanlo, Vice President of Food & Beverage for Karisma. 'A culinary collaboration between chefs of this caliber means every plate will reflect the energy of Las Vegas the flavor precision of Karisma.'

El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort in Punta Brava, is a four-diamond, adults-only resort with seven Gourmet-Inclusive restaurants and 13 bars and lounges. Azul Blue Hotel + Spa in Tulum is a luxury boutique property, recently named to the 2007 Cond'e Nast Traveler 'Hot List.' With its dedicated butler service, Gourmet-Inclusive philosophy and the most complete spa on the Riviera Maya, Azul Blue lives up to its reputation as the world's first 100% stress-free luxury hotel.

Karisma Hotels is a premier luxury hotel group operating Gourmet-Inclusive properties throughout Riviera Maya, Mexico. Their growing portfolio includes Azul Blue Hotel + Spa by Karisma, Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma, El Dorado Royale, A Spa Resort by Karisma, El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma and Hidden Beach Resort by Karisma. Karisma has received worldwide recognition for its creative approach to hospitality management and product innovations including resorts with swim-up suites and a 100% stress-free hotel. For more information and reservations call 1-866-KARISMA or visit www.karismahotels.com.