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Culinary ‘Stars' on the Tech Island: Ministry of Economic Affairs Promotes Gourmet Star Project, Invites Star Chefs to Share Insights
Kamis, 05 September 2024 | 11:10
TAIPEI, TAIWAN -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 4 September 2024 - The Administration of Commerce, Ministry of
Economic Affairs, is promoting the Gourmet Star Project. On the August
24th, four Michelin-starred chefs were invited to share their insights
with domestic Michelin-starred restaurants and those with strong
potential to achieve such status. Deputy Minister Chen Cheng-chi
highlighted that during COMPUTEX Taipei, the world's attention was on
Taiwan. Prominent tech leaders like Jensen Huang and Lisa Su visited
Taiwan, showcasing not only the country's technological capabilities but
also its culinary prowess. Minister Kuo Chih-Hui hopes that through
Taiwan's culinary culture, the world will come to know and love Taiwan
even more, attracting more international consumers to its catering
industry.
Deputy Minister Chen noted that Taiwan's technological achievements are
famous worldwide, and at the core of technology is human nature, which
naturally includes an appreciation for great food. Minister Kuo is
hopeful that the global flow of tourists and business visitors will grow
to love Taiwan even more through its culinary delights. In fact,
Taiwan's numerous livable cities owe their appeal not just to cultural
richness and safety but also to the pleasant dining experiences and
great food they offer.
Last year, Taiwan's catering industry reached the milestone of becoming a
trillion-dollar sector. Deputy Minister Chen emphasized that the next
step should be to enhance the industry's value and pricing, making it
not only a hard-working sector but one with greater added value.
Recognizing Michelin as the global benchmark for culinary excellence,
the event featured Chef Zor Tan from Singapore, acclaimed Taiwanese Chef
André Chiang, as well as Chefs Thomas Chien and Wes Kuo, who prioritize
local and sustainable ingredients from Taiwan. Professor Li from the
National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism was also
invited to share his knowledge. It is hoped that these culinary experts
will provide Taiwanese restaurants with a unique Michelin-level
experience, making street food and fine dining memorable highlights of
Taiwan that resonate globally.
Deputy Minister Chen announced that the Ministry of Economic Affairs
will roll out a series of events, including the Taiwan Select culinary
competition, designed to let international and domestic tourists savor
Taiwanese cuisine while exploring various tourist routes across the
country. Taiwan is not just a safe and well-developed place to live;
it's also a food paradise where delicious meals can be found around the
clock. The Ministry of Economic Affairs aims to assist the domestic
catering industry in continuously improving towards better taste,
refinement, and quality, so that when people think of Taiwan, they
remember not only its technological prowess from chips but also its
unforgettable culinary delights.
The three-day (8/24-8/26) event titled Star Chef Exchange and Star
Workshop, organized by the Administration of Commerce, featured not only
Michelin-starred chefs sharing their insights but also food critics
from various generations in Taiwan, who discussed their experiences.
Several high-quality restaurants in Taiwan will participate in the
event, such as Sinchao Rice Shoppe, Shin Yeh, Springleek, Nong Lai, Shan
Shin, Wu Chun Tea Hall, and Jin Xia. The goal is to promote Taiwan
Select cuisine onto the global stage through theoretical discussions on
fine dining and practical insights from star chefs.
BERITA LAINNYA
BERIKAN KOMENTAR