Passionate and creative, Chef Tamara Rodriguez has perfected the art of combining Venezuelan cocoa with the freshest ingredients to produce a distinctive and personal take on her national cuisine. Venezuelan food blends the rich culinary heritage of Spain, Portugal, France and the Caribbean, resulting in an exciting range of dishes.
Born in Caracas, Chef Tamara is a respected celebrity chef in Venezuela and widely acknowledged for having made an important contribution to her national cuisine. She has worked alongside some of the most distinguished names in the gastronomic world including Chef Robert Provost at El Gazebo restaurant in Caracas. Chef Tamara also strives to pass on her knowledge and has participated in many culinary workshops and prestigious food festivals around the globe.
Diners at The Med Restaurant can anticipate enticing buffet lunches and memorable evening meals, all complemented by exotic cocktails, stylish surroundings, and attentive service. Salads and cold appetizers will include vuelva a la vida, a mussel and clam ceviche, and ensalada de pollo, a traditional Venezuelan chicken salad. Chef Tamara’s unique dishes will feature pumpkin soup with chocolate truffle, pastel de chucho, an intriguing interpretation of the classic European lasagna using fried bananas, and char-grilled beef medallions with churum meru, a divine chocolate and orange sauce. Dining ends on a sweet note with tempting desserts such as negro en guayabera, chocolate mousse with guava and Tabasco sauce, and the classic Venezuelan dish, quesillo flan.
During the Venezuelan Gourmet Festival guests will also be able to view an original exhibition of images taken by celebrated photographer, Rodrigo Benavides. Entitled, Under a Sky of 180 Degrees and The Immanent Line, the exhibition captures the natural beauty of Venezuela’s plains — a dramatic and mesmerizing landscape. The powerful images will be on show outside the Med Restaurant on the 7th floor of The Westin throughout the festival.
The buffet lunch is Baht 790++ per person, and the buffet dinner Baht 1,100++ per person. Venezuelan Special cocktails are Baht 250 ++.
For more information or reservations, please call Tel. 02 207 8000 ext. 8120.