BC Taste of the World Chefs Announced

The Breeders’ Cup released the list of chefs and other details related to the Taste of the World presented by WinStar Farm, which willl be held Oct. 29 at WinStar. The event will be hosted by top chef and horseman Bobby Flay and will feature a live performance from Tim McGraw.

Taste of the World is a VIP, invitation-only event with a roster of chefs that includes Francois Payard, Marcus Samuelsson and Ed Cooney. The event, which is being held at a Thoroughbred breeding farm for the first time, will also feature an E*TRADE lounge and beverages from 14 Hands Winery, Maker’s Mark, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Stella Artois.

“The key lifestyle and entertainment elements of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships continue to evolve as we focus more acutely on providing our key participants with not only the best in horseracing but the best in the overall hospitality and entertainment.” says Craig Fravel, President and CEO of the Breeders’ Cup. “With a spectacular setting at WinStar Farm, line-up of culinary masterminds and entertainment from Grammy Award winning performer Tim McGraw, this year’s Taste of the World showcases our efforts to enhance the experience for our participants and celebrate what could be the most exciting World Championships to date.”

BC Taste of the World Chefs

ARGENTINA

Aaron Sanchez, Johnny Sanchez (New Orleans/Baltimore)

AUSTRALIA

Janine Booth, Root & Bone (NYC)

BRAZIL

Richard Sandoval, Richard Sandoval Restaurants (world-wide)

CANADA

Noah Bernamoff, Mile End Delicatessen (NYC)

CHILE

Anthony Lamas, Seviche, A Latin Restaurant (Louisville)

FRANCE

Roland Passot, La Folie (San Francisco)

François Payard, Payard (NYC)

GERMANY

Wolfgang Ban, Edi & The Wolf (NYC)

IRELAND

Good Food Ireland

Ed Cooney, The Merrion Hotel (Dublin)

Martin Shanahan, Fishy Fishy (Kinsale, Co. Cork)

JAPAN

Douglas Keane, Cyrus (Sonoma)

NEW ZEALAND

Matthew Lambert, The Musket Room (NYC)

SOUTH AFRICA

Marcus Samuelsson, Red Rooster Harlem (NYC)

U.A.E.

Daniel Wright, Abigail Street (Cincinnati)

UNITED KINGDOM

Jason Hicks, The Peacock (NYC)

UNITED STATES

Ari Weiswasser, Glen Ellen Star (Sonoma)

Sue Zemanick, Gautreau’s (New Orleans)

VENEZUELA

Kelvin Fernandez, La Marina (NYC)