Chef at El Idilio in HavanaSavour the taste of Cuba at GASTROCULT 2019 Travel News December 4, 2018 3848 GASTROCULT 2019 Foodies and culinary connoisseurs rejoice and pack your bags for Cuba! GASTROCULT, Cuba’s first ever gastro show, will take place in January 2019. Organized by cultural tourism agency, Paradiso, the Ministry of Tourism and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, this three-day event will showcase the best of Cuban culture through food, workshops and tasting events. GASTROCULT 2019 will be held at the five-star Iberostar Grand Packard and Iberostar Parque Central hotels in Havana, bringing together Cuban and international chefs to share delightful culinary masterpieces. The festivities run from January 8 to January 10, 2019. More than a celebration of culinary creations, the event will give attendants the opportunity to increase their knowledge of wine pairings and attend various concerts featuring Cuban musicians. Specific activities and presentations include: · Cooking Show – Chef President Eddy Fernández Monte of the A.C.C. · Concerts by Haila María Mompié, Dcuba and Alaín Pérez · Wine and cheese pairings with speaker Don Miguel Torres, owner of Bodegas Torres of Spain · A presentation on Cuban rum and cigar pairings · Additional presentations and events from local and international experts Iberostar Grand Packard and Iberostar Parque Central are offering packages for the gastro show; including four nights accommodation with breakfast included, passes to GASTROCULT, and transfers to and from the airport upon arrival and departure. This January, why not escape the cold and enjoy tasty culinary offerings in warm Cuba! For more information, visit: www.GoCuba.ca For more information about Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, visit: www.iberostar.com