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Saturday 12 OctOber 2024

The Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) presents the Autentico Aruba Culinary Festival:
‘A Celebration of Flavor during the Weekend of October 12 and 13’

At the beginning of this part of the culinary experi- Wilhelmina, Olivia, Coffee at Lima Bistro, Jeanclaude
week, the Autentico Aruba The Autentico Aruba Cu- ence, have at times found Break, and more. Werleman, Chef de Cuisine
Culinary Festival kicked off linary Festival is a culinary their Aruban touch. This is a at Infini Aruba, and Juan
with an incredible Restau- event that unites recipes significant part of Aruba's On Saturday, October 12, Ludeña, Chef at Papillon/
rant Week, where various from various countries. As a story. Local talents com- guests can experience the L'Avenue.
participating restaurants nation with a unique history bine traditional recipes with sixth edition of the Bartend-
offer a special menu in an- shaped by a community of new techniques, creating a ers' Brawl, where Aruba’s With rhythms and melo-
ticipation of the Wilhelmina over 100 nationalities living new era for Aruba's cuisine. best mixologists will com- dies filling the streets of Wil-
Pavilion during the week- together, Aruba brings di- pete on the main stage. helminastraat, the perfect
end of October 12 and 13. versity and richness to our All of this can be experi- These talented bartend- atmosphere will be set for
It is a weekend that prom- culinary traditions. enced during the spectac- ers will create innovative an unforgettable weekend
ises to be magical, where ular weekend of October cocktails that highlight the of food, joy, and cultural
we will celebrate and share "Autentico" means some- 12 and 13. The streets of Wil- unique flavors of our is- celebration, featuring art-
the culinary world with lo- thing different to each of helminastraat will be trans- land. The competition will ists such as: Timothy Daal,
cals and guests of our is- us. Recipes from various formed to host the Pavilion, be judged by a panel of JRaplh, Christopher Ru-
land. countries, which are also featuring the following par- experts, as well as the au- dolfo, Kyle Winklaar, Ange-
ticipating restaurants: Re- dience, adding an interac- lo Kock, DJ V, Ronald Hop-
naissance Wind Creek Aru- tive touch to the event. A man, Chriss Kross, El Prove,
ba Resort, Poke-Ono, Lima special thanks to the team Omar Kock, Johnny Schar-
Bistro, Caya House, Que at #WhenInAruba. baay, and Datapanik.
Pasa Restaurant & Wine-
bar, Olivia Mediterranean The competition will feature As Aruba celebrates its vi-
Restaurant, O’Niel, El Gau- mixologists from: Esneider brant culinary heritage, the
cho, Windows, Azar Open Tuñon of Pepe Margo Dis- Autentico Aruba Culinary
Fire Cuisine, L’Avenue Bel- tillery, Orlando Navas of Festival brings together the
gium Bistro, Restaurant Aruba Trading Company, island’s top talents for an
Anno 1877, Ever, The Jour- Jocasta Feliz of Pepia Est, event that honors tradition
ney, Passions on the Beach, Nelson Molina of Tropical while inspiring innovation.
MarCo Canteen, GG Bak- Bottling, David Posada of
ery, Papiamento, Gelatissi- Papiamento Rum, Giovan- Visit www.autenticofestival.
mo, Gianni’s Ristorante Ital- ny Tromp of Arion Wine com or Super Food Plaza to
iano, Papillon Restaurant, Company, Louisa Rivero of purchase your tickets. With
T2Pan, and Cookout. Romar Trading, and Carlos the purchase of a "Week-
Perez of Divino. end Pass" for AWG 54, you'll
It will also include partici- On Sunday, October 13, receive a credit of AWG 30,
pating bars such as: Taste guests will witness the Iron which can be used during
Gold by Tropical, The Divine Chef competition. Three the event days. Alterna-
Pour by Divino, Tanqueray participating chefs will cre- tively, you can purchase a
Bar by Romar Trading, Don ate dishes that reflect their "Day Pass" for AWG 36 and
Julio Bar by Romar Trad- culinary artistry and cre- receive a credit of AWG
ing, Amstel Bright by Romar ativity. The winning chef will 20 to be used on the day
Trading, Bodegas Papia- take home the prestigious of the event. During the
mento, Art & Sip by Arion, title of Iron Chef Aruba. event, there will be booths
Capture Paradise by Aruba Each chef will be accom- available.
Trading Company, along panied by the winning stu-
with all the existing restau- dents of the Student Com- Follow Autentico Aruba
rants and bars in the area petition, held in early Sep- Culinary Festival on Face-
like Djispie’s Place, Pepe tember 2024, with students book and Instagram for
Margo Distillery, Taste My from E.P.I. and EPB. updates on participating
Aruba, Cupcake Garden, restaurants and bars, event
Bistro de Suikertuin, Chu- The participating chefs are: program information, and
bato Beer, Bits & Cheeses, Moises Ramirez, Sous Chef the Events map.q