The Venetian's Chef Simon To and Ken Wong Honored by Exclusive Culinary Society
Source: The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
Jun 29, 2006 - 6:50:00 PM
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Les Amis d'Escoffier Society of China Adds Two New Members
LAS VEGAS, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of their outstanding contributions and accomplishments in the hospitality industry, especially at The Venetian's exclusive Paiza Club, Chef Simon To and Ken Wong were inducted into Les Amis d'Escoffier Society of China. Known for their professionalism and excellent reputation within the Asian and American Hospitality field, the Society selected Chef To as Honorary Chairman for his achievement in the culinary arts and Ken Wong as Honorary Chairman for his outstanding service in hospitality.
In a ceremony held at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong on June 21, 2006, Mr. Pascal Escoffier, chairman of the Escoffier Foundation; Sir Henry Schielein, Founder and Chairman; Johnny Yuen, Chairman Asia Pacific and Dr. Christian Rassinoux, Chairman USA, Chef To and Ken Wong were presented with The Society's Commandeur Membership Medal.
"The Paiza Club was established as an exclusive retreat for our most discerning customers, regardless of which Las Vegas Sands property they visit. Chef To and Ken Wong have contributed to this ideal with superior service and cuisine," stated William P. Weidner, president and COO of Las Vegas Sands Corp., parent company of The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. "Congratulations to both, they have set exemplary standards and deserve the accolades bestowed by their peers. We look forward to many more great years together."
The Paiza Club is an exclusive Las Vegas Sands Corp. brand currently operating at The Venetian in Las Vegas and the Sands Macao. The Paiza Club will be featured at Las Vegas Sands newest resorts -- The Palazzo, The Venetian Macao and The Marina Bay Sands(TM) upon their opening. Membership to Paiza is select, and by invitation only, offering the world's elite the ultimate in luxury and indulgence.
Chef Simon To, a Paiza Club chef since its inception in 2004, has 35 years of experience cooking Asian cuisine. Originally from Hong Kong, he specializes in Canton and Szechwan styles and is considered a Dim Sum master. Chef To has served his signature dishes all over the world including France, Hong Kong and Canada and was recently awarded the coveted Bleu Ribbon award from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.
Ken Wong has been the Director of the Paiza Club in Las Vegas since its premiere in 2004. Born and raised in Hong Kong and educated in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Wong has extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry, and was integral in the successful opening of two hotel casinos in Canada and the United States. With his 15 years in the hospitality business he has perfected the art of blending both American and Asian standards of excellence and continually strives to find new ways to enhance the guest experience at the Paiza Club.
About Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is a hotel, gaming, resort and exhibition/convention company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company owns The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the Sands Expo and Convention Center, where it hosts exhibitions and conventions, in Las Vegas and the Sands Macao in the People's Republic of China Special Administrative Region of Macao. The company is also developing additional casino hotel resort properties, including The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, The Venetian Macao Casino Resort in Macao and The Marina Bay Sands(TM) in Singapore.
About the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, a repeated recipient of the AAA's Four Diamond Award and Mobil Four-Star, is one of the world's most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Re-creating Venice's legendary landmarks, the resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Venetian features The Grand Canal Shoppes, an indoor streetscape complete with gondolas and singing gondoliers, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, world-class gaming, exquisite restaurants, the Guggenheim-Hermitage Museum, and a wide variety of entertainment venues on its premises, as well as extensive convention and corporate services.
About Les Amis d'Escoffier Society
In 1936, a group of epicures, gathered at the Waldorf-Astoria to discuss the formation of what was to become the nation's foremost fraternity of dedicated gastronomes, Les Amis d'Escoffier Society. The society gets it name from Auguste Escoffier, "The Chef of Kings and the King of Chefs." Membership consists of chefs de cuisine, hotel executives, restaurateurs and business executives.
For additional information, visit The Venetian website at www.venetian.com.
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