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Amanda Pilar Smith is the owner
and operator of Amanda Smith Caterers, a catering and event planning
company established in 2002.
Originally from Mexico, Amanda is a
graduate of Cornell University’s Hotel and Restaurant School, where she
also received a Masters in Agriculture Economics.
Amanda honed her skills in Thailand,
Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Africa before moving back to her native
Mexico to work for the multi-national company Del Monte Fresh Produce.
There she traveled from coast to coast on the hunt for quality produce
to export to the United States, Europe, and Japan.
In 1996, she moved to Paris where she
researched and wrote a book about the open-air food markets and their
impact on the city’s culture. The book, Paris in a Basket (Könemann,
2000), is fully illustrated with more than 70 recipes and 400
photographs by Amanda and co-author Nicolle Meyer.
Amanda Smith Caterers has catered events
for as many as 1,000 guests for prestigious private, corporate and
non-profit clients including Aeromexico; Alice Temperley; American
Illustration + Photography; Central Park Conservancy; Community Voices
Heard; Dominican Republic Tourism Board; Greg Carr Foundation; Head
Start; Latin Vision Medial Little John Contemporary; Dine, Murphy, Wood
Architects; Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust; Plum Blossoms Gallery;
The Rockefeller Group; US Mexico Chamber of Commerce and WITNESS.
Amanda’s trademark
is her commitment to using fresh ingredients and preparing them in a
simple, yet sophisticated manner. This is the essence of her latest
endeavor, Amanda Smith Caterers. Here, Amanda together with chef Domingo
Garza, has set out to capture the flavors of New York with the spirit of
her native Mexico.
Amanda lives in New York City with her
daughter Maruca and is fluent in Spanish, English, French and Italian. |
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Nina Froriep
has worked in film, video and multi-media production for over 20 years.
As a freelance producer, she has produced everything from national TV
commercials and corporate videos to documentaries, TV specials and music
videos, multi-media events and town hall meetings.
In 1997, Nina formed
Clock Wise Productions
to better service her growing clientele. She has since become a
principal resource for many international corporate communications and
production clients.
 Clock
Wise Productions is your premier source for film and event production
solutions. We specialize in producing filmed media and events for
corporate clients that need to reach a global audience and have to
communicate across cultural borders.
We combine our extensive international
know-how with a can-do attitude, which allows us to explore creative
solutions while maintaining our high commitment to quality and
integrity. We deliver on time and on budget, believing that the process
is as important as the product.
For more information go to:
Clock Wise Productions |
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 When
you purchase a Coca-Cola product, you count on
its quality. We market more than 450 brands and over 2,800 beverage
products in more than 200 countries, giving our consumers a choice
of still or sparking beverages that refresh, hydrate, energize or
nourish. Each of those products must be of the highest quality and
must meet consumers´ changing tastes, needs and expectations.
In each of the more
than 200 countries where we operate, we are an active member of the
business community, working hand in hand with local individuals,
merchants and governments to improve the health and prosperity of
the local economy and environment. We know that the continued health
and sustainable growth of our business depends on the long-term
health of the communities that surround it. We must be profitable in
order to sustain our investment in communities around the world.
After all, we need healthy consumers, communities, environments and
economies for our business to thrive. And, those consumers and
communities depend on businesses like ours to strengthen local
economies and invest in social and environmental programs to help
their communities grow.
For more
information go to:
Coca-Cola
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  Emperor
Vodka: One of the oldest French distilleries worked on our vodkas
while trying many different recipes. Specialists worked together with
some of the world’s most famous liquor testers to achieve unparalleled
results. It took them three years to perfect the heavenly clean and
velvety taste of our products.
Emperor vodka is
distinctively clean. It is made with selected grain “Lux”. The 100% pure
wheat is grown in the North of France. We choose wheat from several
varieties, in order to bring the best for you. Our vodka is
distilled six times. We guarantee that our vodka reaches the
highest level of purity. The water needed comes from a source in the
Cognac area. Emperor vodka is a symbol of power. There is nothing like
it on today’s market. Emperor is meant to conquer the world.
For more information go
to:
Emperors Brand |
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 Heineken
USA the
premiere beer importer in the United States. Brewed since 1863, Heineken
was the first imported beer to reach America´s shores in the 1880s and
following the repeal of prohibition in 1933. Since our inception in
1995, Heineken USA has been a leader in the imported beer segment. |
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Chef Douglas Rodriguez, globally acclaimed “Godfather of Nuevo
Latino Cuisine” and the “King of Ceviche,” has opened award-winning
restaurants across the United
States, winning praise for both his originality and execution of the
best and highest quality culinary creations.
Chef Rodriguez, 41, a son of Cuban
immigrants, was raised in Miami surrounded by the smells and tastes
of Cuban/American cuisine. He fell in love with
food at an early age, developing a collection of cookbooks, pots and
pans at age 13 and landing his first restaurant job as an apprentice at the Four Ambassadors
Hotel in Miami at 14. He completed his formal training at Johnson
and Wales University in Providence, RI.
Returning to Miami, Chef Rodriguez
worked at the Sonesta Beach Hotel and Wet Pain Café.
In 1989 he opened Yuca, an upscale Cuban style
restaurant in Coral Gables. Yuca was
a success and at the young age of 24, Chef Rodriguez won the
recognition of “Chef of the Year, Miami”and was nominated twice for “Rising
Chef of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation. Soon after his
success in Miami, Chef Rodriguez headed to New
York, where he opened Latin American-themed Patria, which received
praise in The New Yorker and Gourmet. After sampling
the variety of Latin American
flavors and combinations served at Patria, The New York Times
named Rodriguez “The Godfather of Nuevo Latino
Cuisine” and awarded the restaurant
three stars. A succession of lucrative dining hot spots followed
including ceviche bar Chicama and tapas bar Pipa
followed.
After New York City, Chef Rodriguez
opened and continues to operate Alma de Cuba in Philadelphia,
DeLaCosta in Chicago, Deseo in Scottsdale
and OLA in Miami Beach. Chef
Rodriguez’s restaurant DeLaCosta earned 3 stars from the Chicago
Tribune. In addition, Chef Rodriguez has been nominated for a 2008 James Beard Award as “Best Chef: South” for his
culinary excellence at OLA in Miami Beach.
Chef Rodriguez has appeared on “The Late Show with
David Letterman,” “The Early Show,” “The Today Show,” and “Live with
Regis and Kathy Lee,” just to name a few. He has also written four
cookbooks including Nuevo Latino, Latin Ladies, Latin Flavors on the
Grill and The Great Ceviche Book.
Nuela Restaurant
 Nuela combines the culinary vision of a globally renowned chef with the
artistic elegance of a celebrity fashion designer and unparalleled
intuition of aninterior designer to create New York’s preeminent, chic,
upscale Latin restaurant.
For Nuela, James Beard award-winning Chef Douglas Rodriguez has
assembled a full menu of re-imagined Nuevo Latino favorites and a
ceviche bar. Celebrated as “The King of Ceviche” and “The Godfather of
Nuevo Latino cuisine,” Nuela is Chef Rodriguez’s latest culinary
incarnation as inspired by his trips to South America and connection to
his Cuban heritage.
Chef de Cuisine Adam Schop, who worked as Executive Chef and Director of
Operations at Rodriguez’s highly acclaimed Chicago restaurant, DeLaCosta,
joins Chef Rodriguez to expertly prepare signature menu items such as
Fire and Ice Ceviche, Lobster Xim Xim, Verde Empanadas and Smoked Blue
Marlin Tacos.
Nuela will present a wholly immersive Latin experience from interiors to
décor, artwork and uniform design. Shaped by famed Venezuelan fashion
designer Angel Sanchez and prominent interior designer Christopher
Coleman, every element of Nuela reflects the sophistication and vibrancy
of Latin American culture.
For more information go to:
Nuela |
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  Nuvo
Sparkling Liqueur
The worlds first Sparkling Liqueur that celebrates “Joie de
vivre”, the Joy of life. Nuvo is the ultimate in refinement. Nuvo’s
delicate fruity taste, distinctive pink colour and enchanting bottle
allow you to experience a whole new array of sensations like never
before.
Made in France with a premium Vodka base,
Nuvo then combines a touch of wine, Chardonnay and pinot noir to be
exact, raspberry and peach nectar and just enough bubbles!
For more information go
to: Nuvo Sparkling Liqueur |
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Glacéau
- Vitamin Water
It all started when one thirsty man
named Darius wanted better water, but couldn´t find any worth
drinking, so he decided to make his own. along came a guy from
queens named Mike (he’s like Darius’
Robin…but don’t tell him that)
and because mike has a gift for
the gab, it’s no wonder word got around, thus emerged glacéau, a
fresh new approach to bottled water. today glacéau, the leader of
the enhanced water category, is the maker of
vitaminwater®,
smartwater® and
vitaminenergy™. now with
750+ full and part-time employees, (that’s a big holiday party)
glacéau is all about helping thirsty people like you hydrate
responsibly with something truly good for your body. for more
information visit
www.glaceau.com.
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Nora S. Favelukes
entered the wine trade in her native Argentina in 1984. Early
professional credits include the post of Export Director at Bodegas
Navarro Correas in Buenos Aires and, as of 1988, as New York-based East
Coast Sales Manager for Vinos Argentinos.
After a year and a half with Vinos Argentinos, Ms. Favelukes was
appointed National Sales Manager for Billington Distributors and was
responsible for the introduction of Bodegas Catena to the United States
before going on to launch her own business in 1995: Quantum Wines, a
consulting firm devoted to the nationwide public relations, marketing
and sales of imported fine wines.
From 1995 through 2000, Ms. Favelukes held the position of Director Fine
Wines for Palm Bay Imports. She has also represented Bodegas Valentin
Bianchi in Europe, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Today, she is
consulting for WLIW (PBS NY); is the US representative for Wines of
Argentina and is in charge of the Wines of Uruguay Public Relations’
account, and is a consultant for foreign producers and with importing
companies in the United States.
 Valentin
Bianchi: Over the years, the family of Don Valentin Bianchi
has been developing the integration of two large scale attempts which
today reflect their enterprise: to produce Wines and Champagne of
maximum quality and to achieve it by arranging all the production
factors at their best. This has meant growing vines of selected vine
stocks, using a suitable technology paying special attention to both
climate and soil conditions of our area, as well as careful procedures
devoted to winemaking. Above all, with enthusiasm, dedication and effort
of everyone involved in the task.
The production of our Wines and Sparkling
wines demand the contribution of the Bianchi family who represent the
encouraging spirit, Agricultural scientists together with the skilled
labour in the states who make possible the growth of grapes and, the
skills of qualified Winemakers at the winery combined with consultant
oenologists from different places of the world specialists on each stage
of the vinification process.
For more information go to:
Valentin Bianchi
 Valle
de la Puerta: The
winery and vineyards are located alongside olive groves in a 375 acre
farm owned and operated by VALLE DE LA PUERTA in the Famatina Valley.
This unique valley is 3,280 feet above sea level and near the town of Chilecito
in the province of La Rioja, approximately 300 miles north-northwest of
Mendoza. The climate is semi-arid with large temperature amplitudes
between day and night. The soil is a deep sandy-clay of alluvial origin
and drip irrigation is used from deep wells during bud break
(Sept.-Oct.), veraison (when the berries change color and start
accumulating sugar and water) and after the harvest.
For more
information go to:
Ecosur Group
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