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Toyota trae la unión de chefs de nuestra comunidad con productores locales de verduras y frutas a un evento que celebra la cocina de Latinoamérica, “los sabores del mercado VENZA” es un evento único que tendrá lugar el sábado 20 de junio en San Antonio Texas en el nuevo Pearl Farmers Market de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m., éste será un acontecimiento gratuito y bilingüe para toda la familia.
Durante el evento en el Pearl Farmers Market, ubicado en el estacionamiento al oeste de Full Goods Building en 200 East Grayson Street a la orilla de río San Antonio, doce conocidos chefs hispanos y chefs que se especializan en la cocina latina se unirán con granjeros del mercado para un día especial que resalta la riqueza de productos que crecen localmente y que se ofrecen en el Pearl Farmers Market. Cada uno de los chefs hará degustación de platos inspirados en la cocina latinoamericana usando los ingredientes frescos de un granjero local. Los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de probar las creaciones del chef mientras aprenden más acerca de los vendedores, sus productos además de cómo comprar y comer frutas y verduras de temporada que crecen localmente. Toyota Venza no sólo respalda este evento sino también estará dando una contribución económica a Rio Perla Properties LP como muestra de apoyo al Pearl Farmers Market.
Tatum Evans, directora de mercado de Pearl Farmers Market dice “los sabores del mercado VENZA complementa la misión del mercado de crear conciencia de la importancia de cocinar con ingredientes de la temporada que son cultivados por productores locales” y agrega “el evento será un lugar maravilloso que presentará chefs de San Antonio que junto a productores locales darán realce a la cocina latina”.
Este panel de talentosos chefs incluye a Melissa Guerra de Melissa Guerra-Tienda de Cocina, René Fernández de Azuca, Diana Barrios Trevino de La Hacienda de Los Barrios y Los Barrios Mexican, además de James Sanchez de Acenar,
“Para nosotros los tejanos, cultivar nuestra comida es parte vital de nuestra herencia” nos dice Melissa Guerra dueña de Tienda de Cocina y participante de “los sabores del mercado VENZA” y agrega, “El Pearl Farmers Market es la oportunidad que tienen los habitantes de San Antonio de volver a disfrutar como antes la frescura de los productos, y poder compartir su pasión por la agricultura y la ganadería con sus hijos. Como propietaria de una tienda en el Pearl, me emociona ser parte del renacimiento del centro de la ciudad, este es un nuevo día para San Antonio como ¡destino gastronómico del mundo!”.
Además de la degustación gratuita, los visitantes tendrán la oportunidad de inscribirse para recibir una guía de cómo comer de acuerdo a los productos de la temporada en San Antonia. Un libro que presenta mes a mes frutas y verduras de la temporada acompañadas de recetas de los chefs participantes, y que estará disponible en español e inglés. También se invitará a los visitantes a llevarse como regalo una maceta con una plantita en el Jardín móvil de Venza y a ingresar al sorteo para ganar un paquete culinario. Toyota también dará la oportunidad de conducir un Venza 2009 a aquellos que estén interesados, quienes recibirán como regalo de agradecimiento una tabla de picar de la afamada marca John Boos.
“Venza es un vehículo diseñado para un estilo de vida activo, construido para aquellos interesados en experimentar cosas nuevas” dijo Keith Dahl, gerente nacional de Mercadotecnia y Promociones de Toyota “los mercados de agricultores son el lugar ideal para conectarse con este grupo de personas, al mismo tiempo da aToyota la oportunidad de hacer algo por la comunidad donde viven nuestros clientes”.
Para más información acerca de “los sabores del mercado VENZA” o para coordinar una entrevista con los chefs y/o agricultores participantes, por favor de comunicarse con Gigi Basaure al (206) 621-2185 o info@conexion-marketing.com.
ACERCA DEL PEARL FARMERS MARKET
Abierto en mayo del 2009 el Pearl Farmers Market es la perfecta adición a la Perla, un destino culinario y cultural emergente y de rápido crecimiento ubicado en la orilla del río San Antonio. El Pearl Farmers Market es un mercado que ofrece productos frescos, locales y de temporada directamente de productores a consumidores, productores que viven dentro de un radio de 150 millas alrededor de San Antonio. Para mayor información visite www.pearlfarmersmarket.com (en inglés).
ACERCA DE TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. es la división de mercadotecnia, ventas, distribución, y servicio al consumidor de Toyota, Lexus y Scion. Establecida en 1957, TMS mercadea productos y servicios a través de una red de más de 1,400 representantes de Toyota, Lexus y Scion. Toyota emplea directamente a más de 36,000 personas en los Estados Unidos y ha vendido más de 2.6 millones de vehículos en 2007. Para mayor información acerca de la compañía por favor visite www.toyota.com/espanol/.
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ACERCA DE MELISSA GUERRA
Melissa Guerra es una tejana de octava generación y propietaria de Melissa Guerra-Tienda de Cocina, un catálogo, sitio web, y tienda en San Antonio dedicada a proveer utensilios de cocina e ingredientes mexicanos de alta calidad a clientes en todo el mundo, Melissa es una experta culinaria autodidacta e historiadora de la comida especializada en la cocina regional tejana y mexicana. Su programa de cocina para televisión The Texas Provincial Kitchen fue emitido en PBS donde también fue invitada como experta culinaria en el programa Texas Ranch House. Ella es la autora del libro de cocina The Texas Provincial Kitchen Cookbook y Dishes from the Wild Horse Desert. Para mayor información visite www.melissaguerra.com (en inglés).
ACERCA DE RENÉ FERNÁNDEZ
René Fernández es el chef y propietario de Azuca Nuevo Latino Restaurant and Bar. Celebrando el estilo de vida vibrante y los diferentes tipos de cocina de Latinoamérica y el Caribe, Azuca emana la magia de ser el primer Nuevo Latino restaurant de San Antonio. Para mayor información visite www.azuca.net (en inglés).
ACERCA DE DIANA BARRIOS TREVINO
Diana Barrios Trevino es chef, autora de libros de cocina, y personalidad de la televisión habiéndose presentado en numerosos programas locales y nacionales, es considerada una experta en la cocina Tex-Mex. Su libro LOS BARRIOS FAMILY COOKBOOK se encuentra en su sexta edición, la familia Barrios ha estado creando auténtica cocina Tex-Mex en San Antonio desde 1979. La Hacienda de Los Barrios y Los Barrios Mexican son conocidos por su excelente comida, servicio amigable y su ambiente siempre festivo. Para mayor información visite www.lhdlb.com (en inglés).
ACERCA DE JAMES SANCHEZ
James Sanchez es el chef de Acenar, un restaurante y bar de cocina mexicana contemporánea ubicado a orillas del pintoresco paseo del río San Antonio, Acenar es conocido por crear platillos clásicos mexicanos con un toque moderno y por sus innovadores cocteles servidos en un ambiente muy divertido y a la moda. Para mayor información visite www.acenar.com (en inglés).
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