El Mangroove, Autograph Collection Hosts Second Edition of the Sustainable Gastronomic Congress: A Culinary Convergence of Michelin-Starred Chefs in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone
For the second consecutive year, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection—located within the Blue Zone of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula on the Gulf of Papagayo—will host the second edition of the Sustainable Gastronomic Congress on September 27 and 28th, 2024. Created by Enjoy Hotels, pioneers in sustainable gastronomy, the two-day congress is the only symposium in Costa Rica to host a roster of world-renowned chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants. This year, the forum will include celebrity chef, author and influencer Inés Páez Nin (also known as Chef Tita), Ambassador of the New Dominican Cuisine and the first Dominican chef selected as a judge on the cooking competition TV show Top Chef VIP 2024 on Telemundo.
Randy Siles, Culinary Director, Enjoy Hotels. Photo credit: Enjoy Hotels.
Under the direction of Randy Siles, Enjoy Hotels’ Culinary Director and the 2024 Ambassador of Esencial Costa Rica, the country’s national brand, the Sustainable Gastronomic Congress will feature a line-up of speakers including:
- Israel Ramos, chef and owner of the Michelin-star restaurant Mantúa in Cádiz, Spain.
- Kisko García, chef and owner of the Michelin-star restaurant Choco in Córdoba, Spain.
- Benito Gómez, chef and owner of the two Michelin-star restaurant Bardal in Ronda, Málaga, Spain.
- Ramsés González, chef and owner of the Michelin-star restaurant CanCook in Zaragoza, Spain.
- Mitsutaka Kawata, chef and owner of Sun Taka in Barcelona, Spain.
- Inés Páez Nin (also known as Chef Tita), Ambassador of the New Dominican Cuisine and author of the book The New Dominican Cuisine; owner and chef of MoriSoñando and Aguají restaurants in the Dominican Republic, and judge on the cooking competition TV show Top Chef VIP 2024 on Telemundo.
- Randy Siles, culinary director of Enjoy Hotels, Ambassador of Esencial Costa Rica, President of Les Toques Blanches in America, member of Disciples de Escoffier, and first Ambassador of the National Plan for Sustainable and Healthy Costa Rican Gastronomy.
The two-day event will feature two 8-course dinners: the first, on September 27th at Makoko restaurant, benefiting the Sonrisas Foundation, and a Gala Dinner on September 28th, hosted by the chefs at Malú restaurant. For event information, contact events@enjoyhotels.com.
About Enjoy Hotels
Enjoy Hotels—a division of Costa Rican-based, hospitality management company, Enjoy Group—is a collection of hotels throughout Costa Rica where you can live different lifestyles, biodiversity, gastronomy, activities, culture and more. For over five decades, Enjoy Group has innovated, developed, and managed projects in the hospitality industry of the Costa Rica and the Central American region. Deeply dedicated to its guests’ and employees’ experiences, Enjoy Group currently operates more than a dozen properties, including hotels, restaurants and mixed-use destinations, in addition to a full service hospitality development division, making it a leading company in the regional tourism sector. For more information, visit Enjoy Hotels and Enjoy Group.
About El Mangroove, Autograph Collection
Nestled on 17 acres of beachfront forest and surrounded by preserved mangroves within the Blue Zone of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, El Mangroove, Autograph Collection by Enjoy Hotels, seamlessly blends contemporary and chic design with the natural environment. The property features 121 suites, three distinct restaurants, the tranquil Bearth Spa, and stylish pool and cabana areas, all designed to harmonize with the stunning surroundings. The culinary excellence of El Mangroove is showcased in its three flagship restaurants: Makoko, Matiss, and Malú, offering sustainable, zero-kilometer cuisine that spans from the heart of Costa Rica to the Mediterranean. Through the hotel’s own Azul Tour Desk, water lovers can arrange an array of water sports and ocean adventures, including an expedition to the UNESCO-designated World Heritage site, the Santa Rosa National Park, to spot dolphins, turtles, and manta rays; a full day fishing tour; private boat rental, and more. Conveniently located just a 20-minute drive away from Liberia International Airport, El Mangroove is a gateway to an unforgettable Costa Rican experience, where natural beauty meets relaxed luxury and sustainability. For more information and reservations, visit El Mangroove, Autograph Collection and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.