BC 'Taste of the World' Set for Oct. 29
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The fifth "Taste of the World," to be presented by WinStar Farm, is scheduled for the evening of Oct. 29, eve of the two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Taste of the World is a VIP, invitation-only event that features an impressive roster of chefs including renowned French pastry chef François Payard; Matthew Lambert of The Musket Room; and television personality Marcus Samuelsson, chef-owner of Red Rooster Harlem. Representing Good Food Ireland will be executive chef Ed Cooney of Dublin's luxurious Merrion Hotel and Chef Martin Shanahan, owner of Fishy Fishy Restaurant in Kinsale in Cork.
The participating chefs, many of whom will be flown in on a private jet by Breeders' Cup partner Sentient Jet, will prepare dishes inspired by their country's cuisine for more than 1,500 "of the most influential breeders and owners," Breeders' Cup said in a Sept. 14 release. The event will be held under a special tent at WinStar in Central Kentucky.
Chef and Thoroughbred owner Bobby Flay will serve as host and country music star Tim McGraw will perform.
"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 horse racing but the best in the overall hospitality and entertainment." Breeders' Cup president and chief executive officer Craig Fravel said.
For the first time, Breeders' Cup will offer horseracing fans the opportunity to experience the exclusive Taste of the World event by giving away two tickets during the "Prelude to the Cup" the afternoon of Oct. 29 at Keeneland, which will host the Oct. 30-31 Breeders' Cup. Details on the giveaway will be announced in October.