República del Cacao Sponsor of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2019
República del Cacao in its goal to deepen the development of a gastronomy of origin through the work with fine aroma chocolate, will be for the third consecutive year the official chocolate of the Latin America`s 50 Best Restaurants presenting the Latin America`s Best Pastry Chef 2019 award (Best Pastry Chef 2019). The event, recognized as the most important in the industry in our continent, will be held October 8-10, 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The event will bring together chefs, restaurant owners, sommeliers, influencers, gastronomy industry leaders and media from around the region and the world. During three days, they will attend a series of events such as the Chef's Feast, the #50BestTalks Live Discussion Forum and the Awards Gala, where 252 jurors will choose the winners of the different distinctions.
For República del Cacao, participating in this award is an opportunity to discover Latin American gastronomy through the creative hands of avant-garde chefs; their relationship with local ingredients and culinary methodologies that highlight the unique flavors of the region. Arnaud Monmarché, B2B director of República del Cacao commented:
"Being part of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants shows us that there is a generation of talented chefs challenging the way they use their materials: looking for origin, traceability and purpose in each of their creations. We try to support these needs through the use of our chocolate, making a diverse Latin America visible."
The seventh list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America will be hosted by Argentina. William Drew, Content Director for the event, comments:
"As an organization, we have had incredible success with each edition of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. Previously the event has been held in Colombia, Mexico and Peru. This year we are thrilled to host the awards in Buenos Aires, celebrating its cuisine, proud heritage, the city's gastronomy and local winemaking."
We will share more information about this momentous event in the following weeks.
CANADA
Canada consolidated its position this year as a key market in República del Cacao's international expansion, with the official launch of the brand in Montreal and Toronto, two cities renowned for their diverse gastronomic scene and high professional standards.
These events were led by Andrea López, our corporate chef at República del Cacao, who spearheaded the brand presentation, accompanied by chef Javier Guillén. Together, they shared with customers and potential customers a direct approach to our brand's culinary philosophy and the essence of Latin American chocolate.
One of the highlights of this visit was the creation of a dessert buffet, designed and executed by Andrea as a demonstration of the technical potential, versatility, and functionality of chocolate in professional applications. The proposal included chocolates with different fillings, mini desserts with multiple textures, petit fours, mini cookies, and mini cakes, developed with a conscious gastronomy approach, with less sugar, less fat, and a focus on highlighting the unique notes of each cocoa origin.
The activations took place in high-end gastronomic venues. In Montreal, preparations were carried out in the Sofitel's pastry shop, alongside its kitchen team. In Toronto, the work was carried out with the support of the Four Seasons team, creating a professional environment that allowed for in-depth exploration of the creative and technical potential of the products.
Beyond culinary demonstrations, these meetings allowed us to deepen our dialogue with the Canadian gastronomic community, understand market needs, and strengthen relationships in a country that particularly values the triple social, environmental, and economic impact.