October 14, 2012

From the legendary Caesar Salad, which was invented in Tijuana, to its internationally-renowned Baja Med Cuisine, our city today boasts a prestigious reputation within the world of gastronomy, earned through the uniqueness of its culinary contributions and the prominence of its chefs.

The blessings provided by nature in this region, particularly in terms of soil and climate, are crucial, as they allow each dish to be prepared with fresh, regional products that are the mainstay of our chefs. Top-level cooking schools, such as the Culinary Art School, take great pride in the development of new talents who become an integral part of the local restaurant tradition and make Tijuana a culinary destination ready to please the most demanding of palates.

Day Program

3:00 pm

Panel: “Our Gastronomic History: An Intangible Legacy”.

Venue: Sala de espectáculos del CECUT

With the participation of:

Ana Laura Martínez
Director of The Culinary Art School

Gloria López Morales
President of the Conservatory of Mexican Gastronomic Culture

José Ramón Castillo
Master Chocolatier

Ofelia Toledo Bacha
Oaxaca'a Chef

Rodolfo Gerschman
Editor and food critic, wine columnist.

4:00 pm

Panel: “Cuisine from Tijuana to the World”

Venue: Sala de espectáculos del CECUT

With the participation of:

Jair Téllez
Innovative chef

Javier González
Culinary Promoter

Javier Plascencia
Celebrated chef

Luis Ricardo Bonilla Cazarín
Culinary arts specialist

Martín San Román
Pioneering chef

Miguel Angel Guerrero
Chef

5:00 pm

Keynote: "From Grill to Microphone: Cooking Can Make you Famous".

Venue: Sala de espectáculos del CECUT

With the participation of:

Marcela Valladolid
‘Mexican made Easy’ chef

Sam Zien
“Sam The Cooking Guy”

6:00 pm

Keynote: “Awaking the Senses Through Gastronomy”.

Venue: Sala de espectáculos del CECUT

With the participation of:

Pascual Ibáñez
Director of School of Senses

7:00 pm

Keynote: “Cooking that Makes Sense in the 21st Century”.

Venue: Sala de espectáculos del CECUT

With the participation of:

Andrés Madrigal
Leading chef from Madrid