Hong Kong 18.06.2009

Disciples Escoffier Hong Kong –delegation enthorizes new members

Disciples Escoffier, Hong Kong-delegation enthorized two new members on June 18^th 2009 on a six-course dinner at Café Deco Peak Galleria.

The ‘knightning’ was presented by Disciples Escoffier Hong Kong President Jaakko Sorsa with assistance of Secretary General Oyvind Naesheim, supported by Disciples Escoffier-Greater China Chairman Robert Fontana.

To honour professional chef membership, a red ribbon and diploma was presented to

Tjaco van Eijken, Executive Chef of ‘SPOON by Alain Ducasse’ at

INTERCONTINENTAL HONG KONG

Chef Tjaco van Eijken has supported our nobel cause since Disciples Escoffier Hong Kong-delegation was launched in ‘SPOON by Alain Ducasse’. Monsieur Ducasse himself has been a member since 1987.

To honour a rare Epicurean membership, a blue ribbon and diploma was presented to

Georges M. Halpern, MD, PhD

Distinguished Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Honorary President of Education of Disciples Escoffier, Hong Kong. (www.drgeorges.net)

Doctor Georges’ honours are too long to be listed, so let me just mention that he begun his career as a chef, then moving to an amazingly active and still continuing path in the field of education. He has written numerous books, for example of health effects of wine and is a known gourmand and a fine gentleman.

The chairman board of Disciples Escoffier Hong Kong-delegation is honoured and delighted to include such valuable members to the Escoffier family!

The evening was organized by Pierre Rafini, Operations Manager, Cafe Deco, Peak Galleria. The menu was designed and skillfully prepared by Martin Kniss, Executive Chef.

The wines were generously sponsored by Wine Link, Sino Oceans and Mr. Henry Chen through Adrian Gooljarry, President Amis des Disciples Escoffier, Hong Kong-delegation.

‘Ferguson Lobster medallions’ for the main course were sponsored by ETAK International Ltd./ Scott Mendenhall, CEO.