Stars, Food & Art
€25,340.00 for the Red Cross Amsterdam
Amsterdam, 11 November 2011 – This weekend the fifth Stars, Food & Art culinary event
took place at the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam hotel. Culinary journalist and author
Lise Goeman Borgesius brought together no fewer than twelve nationally and internationally
renowned chefs, with 26 Michelin stars between them, to prepare their ‘signature dish’ in
the kitchen of professional chef Aurélien Poirot. The theme for the anniversary was ‘Best Of’
and it was attended by a selection of the most popular chefs from recent years. It was a
special experience for all the professional chefs which resulted in high-quality culinary
creations. And sommelier Hans Tuin chose the most suitable wines to complement the
dishes. A substantial part of the cover price was donated to the Samen in Amsterdam
(‘Together in Amsterdam’) project of the Netherlands Red Cross Amsterdam.
Chefs on Friday 4 November
· Sergio Herman
Oud Sluis (Sluis, the Netherlands) ***
· Giovanni D’Amato
Il Rigoletto (Reggiolo, Italy) **
· Jean-André Charial
Ousteau de Baumanières (Les Baux-de-Provence, France) **
· Erik van Loo
Parkheuvel (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) **
· Emmanuel Renaut
Flocons de Sel (Megève, France) **
· Lucas Rive
Bokkedoorns (Overveen, the Netherlands)
Chefs on Saturday 5 November
· Jonnie Boer
Librije (Zwolle, the Netherlands) **
· Paul van de Bunt
De Leuf (Ubachsberg, the Netherlands) **
· Arnaud Donckele
Résidence de la Pinède (St. Tropez, France) **
· Philippe Gauvreau
Philippe Gauvreau (Lyon, France) **
· Moshik Roth
‘t Brouwerskolkje (Overveen, the Netherlands) **
· Michel Sarran
Michel Sarran (Overveen, the Netherlands) **
The presentation of both evenings was in the hands of actress and wine and food
connoisseur Astrid Joosten. The anniversary was celebrated in a fitting manner. For
example, in order to forge a link between the fine arts of gastronomy and music, guests on
Friday evening were treated to a spectacular performance by Ellen ten Damme and on
Saturday to a performance by Trijntje Oosterhuis.
Donation to the Red Cross Amsterdam
A substantial part of the proceeds from the Best of Stars, Food & Art will be donated to the Samen in Amsterdam (‘Together in Amsterdam’) project of the Red Cross Amsterdam. On
Friday 4 November, vice-chairman of the Red Cross Mohammed Baba received a cheque
for €13,820. Mayor Eberhard van der Laan attended as honorary chairman of the Red
Cross Amsterdam on Saturday 5 November, so that he could be presented with a cheque
for a total amount (from both evenings) of €25,340. The Amsterdam Red Cross is delighted
to be working with the Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam. They can use the ensuing
support effectively to further expand the Samen in Amsterdam project, which tackles social
isolation.
