Six teams of four future chefs competed on the last night of the annual Aruba Wine, Food & Art Festival for the honor of winning this year’s EPI Culinary School Student Contest. Each team, mentored by an established chef, presented an assortment of amuses of duck, pork, shrimp and other gourmet treat, leaving it up to the judges to select the best dish.
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Aruba’s Sarah Quita remains undefeated as PWA Women’s World Champion in Freestyle
Aruba’s Sarah Quita Offringa competed in the PWA Windsurfing World Cup event and was once again crowned the PWA Women’s World Champion Freestyle 2013. This victory makes it the sixth consecutive year that Sarah Quita claims the title of PWA World Champion Freestyle.
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3 of Aruba’s top chefs competed for the Iron Chef title during the Aruba Food, Wine & Art Festival
Last Thursday evening after a close and difficult decision, Chef Urvin Croes came out on top, and will go down in the history books as Aruba’s first Iron Chef. Three of Aruba’s top chefs—Scott Scheurman from Aqua Grill, Urvin Croes from White Modern Cuisine, and Erwin Husken from Screaming Eagle competed for the top Iron Chef title.
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Aruba’s Xander Bogaerts, newest shortshop for the Boston Red Sox, hits his first home run
Aruba’s native son, Xander Bogaerts recently joined the Boston Red Sox as shortstop, hit his first home run is a sold-out Yankee Stadium. Aruba is proud of Xander’s first home run in the Major League as it is a special moment in his career.
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Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino looks back on a successful Electric Festival weekend
As premium partner of the first Aruba Electric Festival, Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino hosted several parties and events such as an Electric Pool Party, an Artist and Press dinner and Q & A sessions. Besides all the festivities, guest of the Renaissance Aruba Resort got the opportunity to experience the first recently renovated guestroom of the adults-only Marina resort.
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Recently introduced in Aruba: Little White Dress Night
Aruba recently launched the Little White Dress Night taking place on Monday evenings. Bars, restaurants and nightclubs will offer exclusive specials and offers to all visitors wearing white. Little White Dress Night is intended to be a more vibrant, Caribbean-inspired take on the ever-popular ‘Little Black Dress Nights.
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Over a million Aruban florins to renovate and improve the Museo Archeologico Nacional Aruba
Head Administrator Arminda Franken-Ruiz explained that aside from a fresh coat of paint, the museum will also install several ramps and handrails, allowing the museum to be more accessible for the physically impaired. The renovation process will start over the next six to eight months.
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Young golfers make history at the Aruba International Pro/Am 2013 Tournament
The Aruba's team of "junior" golfers won the first place, not only surpassing a number of veteran golfers and pros, but setting a new tournament record that will be very difficult to beat.
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Aruba launched the most spectacular Electric Festival
The weekend was emphasized by celebrity brunches and dinners along with beach and after parties. The present sultry weather did not deter or diminish the electric event, as this debut addition to Aruba's annual schedule brought a new demographic to discover the island.
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Biba Aruba Festival is an extraordinary Caribbean show under the stars
Sitting under the stars by the pool having great food, savoring tropical drinks, listening to steelpan music playing and enjoying a Caribbean mélange of shows is a great way to start or end your vacation. The Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa General manager, Mark Lyttleton-Frances, explains that the event is designed to entertain locals and visitors alike by showcasing Aruba's music and culture al-fresco at the beautiful gardens and beach front of the Radisson Aruba Resort Casino & Spa at a reasonable price.
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Westin’s Wine, Food & Art Festival starts today!
The students in EPI’s culinary program have been working in the kitchen preparing for the Student Chef Competition portion of the Westin’s Wine, Food & Art Festival. Last year, this competition was well received and attended by hundreds of guests. Tickets for this event are $69 per person including service charge and BBO, and will be available at the concierge desk at The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba as well as Valero Gas Station at L.G. Smith Blvd.
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Aruba Marriott Resort is proud to present their newly renovated million dollar Grand Ballroom
The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino invited local clients and members of the press to celebrate the re-launch of its newly renovated $1.6 million Grand Ballroom. General Manager Tom Calame and Senior Sales Manager Chela de Lannoy cut the ceremonial red ribbon to officially re-open the Grand Ballroom and welcomed the invitees to a cocktail party in the re-vamped space.
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Aruba to be represented by Windsurfer Mack van den Eerenbeemt to play at the South American Youth Games!
This month Mack van den Eerenbeemt will represent Aruba during the South American Youth Games in Lima, Peru. From September 20-29 fourteen South American countries will participate and 26 disciplines will be entered.
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