JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs press conference in Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria March 7th, 2024 – Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs officially welcomes Bulgaria to the association with three founding members: Vladislav Penov from Cosmos restaurant, Filip Zahariev from Oná guesthouse, and Veselin Kalev from aEstivum restaurant.
This significant milestone in the world of Gastronomy was celebrated with a press conference, held in collaboration with HRC Academy on March 6th in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The special press conference was held at the HRC Academy, a fitting location for such a significant announcement, followed by an aperitif and special treats, prepared by the JRE-Bulgaria chefs. Among the attendees was Chef Daniel Lehmann, President of JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs and owner of the boutique hotel Moosegg in Switzerland.
During this event, the JRE-Bulgaria chefs Vladislav Penov, Filip Zahariev and Veselin Kalev were formally introduced as representatives of Bulgaria's rich heritage and diverse culinary landscape to the international JRE community.
“At JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, we are always striving to create unforgettable culinary experiences that transcend borders and unite cultures through the art of food. Having Bulgaria in the JRE family enlarges our culinary landscape.”
President JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs
The festivities will extend to March 7th at the Bacchus Restaurant of the Year 2024 Awards Ceremony in Sofia, where JRE-Jeunes Restaurants will curate the menu for the Gala Evening, paying tribute to 5 JRE Lady Chefs from 5 different countries. JRE-Chefs Floriana Ružić from San Rocco restaurant (Croatia), Annett Teich from BK (France), Virginia Caravita from Dimora Ulmo (Italy), Lotte Sanders from ONE (The Netherlands) and Teresa Gutiérrez from Azafrán (Spain) will prepare an elevated 5-course menu, designed to entertain the senses. Each Chef will prepare one Signature Dish, representing their terroir and philosophy.
The role of women in the gastronomy industry is this year's ceremony theme, and that is why Bacchus, together with JRE and MasterCard, is supporting the professional development of female chefs in the culinary industry.
During this evening, MasterCard, committed to fostering the development of young professionals within the food industry, will also unveil their latest initiative, announcing scholarships for aspiring individuals.
We look forward to expanding JRE-Bulgaria and continuing to foster culinary excellence and cultural exchange within our global community.
