The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, and DINE, master developer of Punta Mita, and the Riviera Nayarit Visitors and Convention Bureau, announce the sixth annual American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, taking place January 28-31, 2016. The legendary four-day gastronomic and golf experience will feature some of the world’s most renowned chefs, wine personalities, epicurean experts and exhilarating golf competition on Punta Mita’s two prestigious Jack Nicklaus courses. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, located within Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit, encourage travellers to kick off the New Year at the unparalleled event.
“The much-anticipated VI Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic will most certainly continue to set the bar and attract the best in gourmet and golf,” said Carl Emberson, General Manager of The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and creator of the event. “It gives us great pleasure to offer our loyal guests the finest gourmet delicacies and elixirs from the world’s top culinary talent and participation in sensational golf competitions set along the golden shores of the Riviera Nayarit.”
“It is with great honour and excitement that we welcome gourmands and golfers to the sixth edition of the American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic,” said John O’Sullivan, General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. “With an unforgettable backdrop, top culinary talent and outstanding cuisine and spirits, this celebration of the finest pursuits is not to be missed.”
The culinary events will be hosted at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, welcoming premier international talent and the most renowned chefs in Mexico. Participant chefs from America include: Abraham Salum of Komali; James Tahhan of Sabores; Diane DiMeo of Hook & Cleaver; Felipe Donnelly of Comodo; Dean Fearing of Fearing’s Restaurant; Carlos Gaytan of Mexique; and Richard Sandoval, chef of several restaurants around the world specialising in Latin cuisine. Mexican gastronomy will be represented by the talented chefs Daniel Ovadía of Paxia; Alfredo Villanueva of Romero y Azahar; Thierry Blouet of Café des Artistes Group; Edgar Nuñez of Sud777; Josefina Santa Cruz of Dumas Gourmet; and the prestigious pastry chef Paulina Abascal.
“Our Cardmembers are fascinated by gastronomy, fine drinking, sports and events that encompass activities related to their lifestyle. The American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic is a great opportunity to provide a space where senses are stimulated in such a unique way and that our customers enjoy fine cuisine and golf clinics and tournaments. This sixth edition will be held in late January 2016 with the intention that the attendees begin the year with great taste,” said Santiago Fernandez, Vice President and General Manager Personal Cards from American Express Mexico.
The event will begin Thursday night with the Opening Cocktail reception by Aeromexico and Delta Airlines to be hosted at the Sea Breeze Beach Club in The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, where guest chefs, winemakers, sommeliers, tequila masters and artisanal brewers will welcome guests with an array of culinary delights and elixirs, all lead by the talented Gabriel Kolofon, Executive Chef who will coordinate the live cooking stations.
“For Aeromexico, it is very important to be the official airline of Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic promoting sports and one of the most important beach destinations in Mexico. As a socially responsible company, we are very proud to continue being part of this event, which also raises funds to support children’s development together with the Lorena Ochoa´s Foundation,” said Andres Conesa, Aeromexico’s CEO.
At Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, events will honour the rich history and culture of Mexico, with prominent Mexican chefs leading classes, tastings and dinners including PreHispanic Experience, a culinary experience focusing on ancient cooking techniques and ingredients, and Mixology Competition, led by the Resort’s certified Tequila Master Alfredo Sanchez. Other featured events include Sweet Temptations By Paulina Abascal, Punta Mita Iron Chef, and Private Chef’s Table. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita will also play host to the Gourmet Awards Cena de Gala closing dinner on Saturday, January 30, 2016. A star line up of top Mexican chefs along with the culinary team of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita will execute a stimulating Mexican Market Cuisine live cooking demonstration at Las Cuevas Beach.
For golf enthusiasts, the VI American Express Gourmet & Golf Classic will feature the Punta Mita Cup, a two-day golf tournament played on Jack Nicklaus’ two signature courses, Bahia and Pacifico, which features the famous three-par “Tail of the Whale,” the only natural island green. The 2015 American Express Gourmet & Golf Classic attracted 450 participants and raised more than USD 55,000 for acclaimed Mexican former professional golfer Lorena Ochoa’s foundation, which supports underprivileged children to reach a balanced life through educational programs, sports, healthy living and self-esteem seminars.
“I am very grateful for the support, for the fourth consecutive year, of the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic. This wonderful event celebrates the best in golf and gastronomy in the paradisiac scenery of the Riviera Nayarit. My most sincere gratitude to Carl Emberson and the entire team of Punta Mita for their genuine care for the children that we help at my Foundation,” said Lorena Ochoa, considered the best Mexican golf player of all time.
This year, acclaimed professional golfer Craig Stadler will instruct the private golf clinic presented by Golf Digest, affording guests his signature golfing tips. Participants will have the opportunity to win a variety of exciting prizes including the latest model car from Porsche awarded to the lucky winner of Porsche Mexico’s “hole-in-one” competition.
“We are delighted to celebrate in the Riviera Nayarit, for the sixth annual Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf, an event that has contributed to the positioning of the destination due to the calibre of the golf tournament and its exquisite culinary offering. This event is a remarkable example of the synergy of three key elements of our beach destination: luxury, golf and gastronomy, providing the best travel experience of our destination to domestic and international travellers. We are convinced that the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic is, without a doubt, an event that allow us to promote the tourism attractions for those looking to vacation in a destination full of energy and allure, charm and luxury,” said Marc Murphy, Director of the Riviera Nayarit Visitors and Conventions Bureau.
“We are really heartened by the overwhelming response for the American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic, which has become a favourite for many Punta Mita homeowners and guests, who every year look forward to a full weekend extravaganza of exquisite cuisine, wonderful wines, camaraderie and championship golf, making Punta Mita the destination for the personalised service and timeless luxury,” said Andrés Rossetto, Managing Director of Punta Mita Development.
Guests are invited to reserve the American Express Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic room package at The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita starting at USD 1,693 per person, in double occupancy subject to 19 percent tax and 10 percent service charge. Packages include access to events led by guest chefs, wine and tequila tastings, event giveaways, a farewell brunch, participation in the American Express Gourmet & Golf Classic or an alternative 60-minutes massage per person per stay, and roundtrip airport transportation. Reservations for The St. Regis Punta Mita can be made by calling 877 250 8871 or via email at puntamita.butler@stregis.com. Reservations for Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita can be made by calling 866 280 9490 or via e-mail at reservations.pun@fourseasons.com.
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About the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic
The Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic marries the sophisticated worlds of culinary excellence and championship golf in one of the most beautiful and attractive destinations in the world. Hosted by The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort and Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, the Punta Mita Gourmet & Golf Classic invites guests to experience an unparalleled four-day extravaganza featuring the best of local and international cuisine, phenomenal wine, festive gatherings and world class golf within Mexico’s most exclusive beach community along the shores of Riviera Nayarit. This lavish event of culture and sport, originally designed by The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort, brings together esteemed chefs, famed sommeliers, wine experts, tequila masters and epicurean personalities from around the globe, who congregate to showcase their exceptional talents while guests compete in The Punta Mita Cup, a two-day golf tournament on the property’s prestigious Jack Nicklaus golf courses.
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