Nominations are continuing to pour in for the 5th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards. One of the new categories this year, ‘Restaurateur of the Year’ has so far received three nominations, namely: Dino Jagtiani of Temptation and Rare, John Jackson of Saratoga, both of whom are members of the St. Maarten/ St. Martin National Culinary Team and Carlos Marinaro of Mooi and Patagonia.
Dino Jagtiani was nominated based on the exposure he has created for the island, by becoming the first St Maarten born son to ever graduate from the world renowned Culinary Institute of America. He has worked his way up from flipping omelettes at Port de Paisance’s Sunday brunch to owning two of the most exquisite restaurants on the island, Temptation and Rare.
John Jackson, also a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America was the Manager of the award winning St. Maarten/ St. Martin Culinary Team in 2007 and 2009 and has shown outstanding leadership and commitment to enhancing the culinary experience on St. Maarten.
Carlos Marinaro is the part owner of two of the newest restaurants Mooi and Patagonia located in the charming Puerta del Sol Plaza at the Simpson Bay Yacht Club. Carlos was nominated based on his dedication to training and employing young, aspiring chefs via the Sundial School and the SBO program.
was nominated based on the exposure he has created for the island, by becoming the first St Maarten born son to ever graduate from the world renowned Culinary Institute of America. He has worked his way up from flipping omelettes at Port de Paisance’s Sunday brunch to owning two of the most exquisite restaurants on the island, Temptation and Rare. also a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America was the Manager of the award winning St. Maarten/ St. Martin Culinary Team in 2007 and 2009 and has shown outstanding leadership and commitment to enhancing the culinary experience on St. Maarten. is the part owner of two of the newest restaurants Mooi and Patagonia located in the charming Puerta del Sol Plaza at the Simpson Bay Yacht Club. Carlos was nominated based on his dedication to training and employing young, aspiring chefs via the Sundial School and the SBO program.
The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association honors individuals for their outstanding performances. The organizing committee is calling out to the community of St. Maarten to nominate an individual or organization they know is truly deserving of an award. Visit the ‘upcoming events’ section of www.shta.com to view the award categories and download the nomination form or send an email to info@shta.com . Nominations must be accompanied by a brief explanation of why the individual/ organization deserves the award and a picture.
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Nominations can be submitted until November 15th 2010. For more information, please contact the SHTA office: 542-0108, e-mail:info@shta.com, or May-Ling Chun at 586-7120 or e-mail: mchun@eyemc.net