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Chef Chris Valdes and the Loews Miami Beach have teamed up to create a culinary extravaganza just for foodies! The invitation only event hosted by media personality Lucy Lopez on Wednesday, February 23rd, will feature mouthwatering recipes from Chef Chris’ new book One with the Kitchen as well as an over-the-top Argentinean and Mexican fusion taco station by Loews Executive Sous Chef Sebastian Ratti and delicious desserts. Additional partners for the event include Bacardi, Florida Dairy Farmers, and arely PR.
“I am thrilled to serve Hispanic dishes inspired from my childhood and taken from my cookbook at the luxurious Loews Hotel in the heart of beautiful South Beach,” said Valdes. “It is an honor to collaborate with such a prestigious hospitality group and other chefs during the South Beach Wine and Food Festival® week”.
In addition, Chef Chris who recently shed 40 pounds, promises to prepare a few select healthier options at the foodie-packed event to inspire others through his health and wellness journey.
Chef Chris Valdes, is a Miami-born philanthropic chef who donated more than 50,000 meals during the COVID-19 pandemic and rose to fame as a finalist on Food Network Star. Last year, Chef Chris self-published, his debut cookbook: One with the Kitchen. Available on Amazon, One with the Kitchen is part autobiography, part cookbook, and follows the story of how the Chef found his voice through food. The cookbook is perfect for cooks of all levels looking to add sabor to their home.
The book has already received high praise from Lee Schrager, Founder of the Food Network South Beach and New York Wine & Food Festivals who says, “One with the Kitchen is a passionately written cookbook that highlights Chris’ bold flavors and true grit in equal measure. A must-read for budding chefs.”
The always charitable Valdes will be donating hot meals and necessity baskets to the families at Ronald McDonald House Charities during the Festival and participating in Steak and Whiskey
hosted by Michael Symon presented by Outfront Media part of the Miami Design District Event Series
on Thursday, Feb. 24. Additionally on Saturday, Feb. 26 he will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the Goya Foods’ Family Fun Fest featuring Kidz Kitchen – part of the Hallandale Beach Event Series in the morning – and that evening will participate in Tacos & Tequila presented by Tequila Cazadores hosted by Aaron Sanchez.
For more information on Chef Chris, visit https://www.chefchrisvaldes.com/ and follow @chefchrisvaldes for the latest news and happenings.
ABOUT THE LOEWS
Experience a luxury escape like no other at the renowned Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Located in the heart of South Beach’s vibrant Art Deco District, the resort offers an oceanfront haven where sophisticated style meets beachfront chic. Spend the day under the South Beach sun at the hotel’s iconic pool deck, where direct beach access means the ocean is only steps away. Relax in the comfort of 790 beautifully appointed guestrooms, including newly redesigned presidential suites. Savor Miami-inspired flavors at five restaurants and lounges including Preston’s Market, Miami Joe Coffee Co., Bar Collins, Nautilus and the award-winning Lure Fishbar. Indulge in VIP treatment at SOAK Cabanas & Daybeds or recharge at Exhale Spa. It’s all at your fingertips at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, where the comfort and well-being of guests is always top of mind. Additional amenities include SoBe Kids Club, a fitness center, premium shopping at Splash and Splish boutiques and 65,000 square feet of expansive indoor/outdoor function space, accommodating groups of 10 to 2,700 guests. For additional information or to make a reservation at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, please call 305-604-1601, toll free 800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com/miami ABOUT CHEF CHRIS VALDES Chris Valdes has embraced many cultures through his cooking by fusing Caribbean flavors with modern influences to create iconic dishes. His relentless drive to share his passion for cooking and bringing people together led Chef Chris to create his own platform on YouTube and star in his very own series, Cooking with Chris. Chef Chris has been featured on the cover of several magazines, various national TV shows such as Hallmark’s Home and Family and LIVE with Kelly and Ryan and was a finalist on Food Network Star and Star Salvation. Chef Chris blends his passion for food with his love for the local community and has worked with many organizations such as No Kid Hungry and the March of Dimes. The Chef donated over 50k meals to his community including first responders, seniors and families in need during the Covid-19 pandemic. |