Released on: November 26, 2007, 1:11 pm

Press Release Author: Crema Restaurante

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: On December 31st, Crema Restaurante will ring in the New
Years like no other: By hosting a Frida Kahlo Surrealist New Years Dinner in
celebration of her 100th birthday. This Frida Kahlo inspired night will celebrate
the life of one of Mexico’s most famous artists by incorporating Frida’s recipes,
lifestyle, and art in one night to bring the most exhilarating dining experience.


Press Release Body: On December 31st, Crema Restaurante will ring in the New Years
like no other: By hosting a Frida Kahlo Surrealist New Years Dinner in celebration
of her 100th birthday. This Frida Kahlo inspired night will celebrate the life of
one of Mexico’s most famous artists by incorporating Frida’s recipes, lifestyle, and
art in one night to bring the most exhilarating dining experience. Julieta
Ballesteros, owner/executive chef of this Zagat and Michelin rated Crema
Restaurante, will
re-imagine original recipes created by Frida to be served for one night and one
night only. Many of the dishes will play homage to some of Frida’s most famous
lovers like Noguchi and Leon Trotsky. Some of the sauces will be presented with
paint brushes for the guest to “paint” their meals. In an effort to bring the most
authentic taste, the Chef will be traveling back to Mexico to bring back Oaxaca Mole
just for this event.

There will be two seatings available for the night. First seating is at 7:30pm and
the second will begin at 10pm. The décor will be inspired by Frida’s Paintings with
a Tropical Surrealist look - think mounds of tropical fruit and ominous ravens.

The night will also feature Frida Kahlo Tequila tasting and Diego Rivera inspired
punch.

ABOUT: Chef Julieta Ballesteros, from Monterrey, Mexico, trained at New York\'s
French Culinary Institute, fuses traditional Mexican cuisine with a beautiful French
presentation. This Zagat listed celebrity chef has created a Michelin rated Chelsea
hot spot that is refined and fun. Crema\'s interior plays with traditional Mexican
colors and textures in a modern New York way. The original paintings on display
were custom created for the space by the celebrated artist and mother of the chef,
del Bosque.


Web Site: http://www.cremarestaurante.com

Contact Details: Shin Ikeda
111 W. 17th St.
Tel: 212-691-4477
Fax: 212-691-6084
sikeda@cremarestaurante.com
www.cremarestaurnate.com