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The best rice cookers in the Canary Islands, supported by great national chefs, they cook for a good cause: THE ARROZ, day in favor of ALS patients
The next Monday 16 September, the hotel Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey will host a very special event: a solidarity day dedicated to the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (SHE). Some of the most prestigious rice producers in Canary Islands, along with renowned guest chefs from all over Spain, They will join together to delight attendees with an exclusive selection of rice dishes.
Under the title 'THE ARROZ'This event aims to raise funds for research and support for ALS patients, a neurodegenerative disease that affects thousands of people around the world. All proceeds will go to You LIVE, a non-profit association founded in 2021 in Tenerife and only entity in Canary Islands that works to improve the quality of life of people affected by ALS and offer support to their families.
Each plate of rice served during this day will be a direct contribution to this noble cause and the best rice cookers in the city did not want to miss this solidarity event. Canary Islands. The rice that all those attending this meeting will be able to taste will be made by: Rafael Cardenas, live (Tenerife); Alejandro Quintero, Heritage Grand Mencey (Tenerife); Aday Estevez, Flamboyant (Tenerife); Ruymán González, The Perchel Refectory (Gran Canaria); Jerome Albornoz, restaurant El Viewpoint (Tenerife); David Carbo, Sea Coffee (Gran Canaria); Rigoberto Almeida, The pinch (Fuerteventura); Christian Bolaños, Lobster (Lanzarote); Nicolas Betancor, With Right Rice (Gran Canaria); Javier Rodriguez, Las Rocas Beach Club (Tenerife) y Luis Gomez, Mestizo Rice and Embers (Gran Canaria).
These rice farmers are supported by different profiles from the world of gastronomy at a national level such as Juanjo Lopez, chef and owner of The Tasquita in Front, an emblematic restaurant in Madrid Known for its focus on traditional Spanish cuisine, Edu Torres, fifth generation of rice masters Rock Mill, prestigious Valencian brand of rice and longest-lived Valencia, Carlos Ponce, executive chef of Cocoa Patacona, a Mediterranean restaurant specializing in rice located in the Patacona Beach (Valencia), Cesar Marquiegui, of Marquieguist Brigades and restaurant chef THE OLLETTA y The Crab (both in Altea). They also want to contribute their grain of sand by attending the Sezar Blue event, Spanish youtuber specialized in content related to gastronomy with a friendly and entertaining style, has managed to capture the attention of a wide audience interested in discovering new flavors and places to eat, Alex of Vice, rice cooker, trainer and 'paella scrubber' or Facundo Rodríguez, the CUIK, company that is dedicated to the production of natural cooking bases. The renowned Spanish monologist and comedian, David Guapo, known for its fresh and casual style, will be the master of ceremonies for this event.
Quote, which is mainly focused on the restaurant and hospitality industry., will take place on a schedule of 13.30 a 17 hours, under personal invitation, and where attendees will make a minimum contribution of 20 euros. Here you can taste different types of rice., from the most traditional to the most innovative creations, in an unbeatable environment.
The event is organized and promoted by Mafivinos, Molino Roca and TeidELA and has the support of collaborators who, each one in his field, contributes its grain of sand to this solidarity action. These are: Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey, Binter, Jesus Rodriguez Group, Canaryfoodies, some, Special Gold, Garcim, Nicomedes, Gorostiza Photography, Juana the Cuban, listen.
Event Details:
Date: 16 September
Time: 13.30-17 h
Place: Iberostar Heritage Grand Mencey
Santa Cruz of Tenerife
Prohibited: minimum donation of 20€
About ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (SHE) It is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.. Currently, there is no cure, but events like this seek to raise funds for research and support for affected people.
About TeidELA
Its mission is to improve care for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. (SHE) in the Canary Islands, covering areas such as research, social assistance, health services and regulation. They collaborate closely with the Luzón Foundation to promote research and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.. TeidELA works actively to make visible the reality of those affected and promote improvements in the care and resources available..
About Mafivinos and Molino Roca
Founded in 2003, Mafivinos is a company dedicated to the representation of producers from the Canary Islands and Spain, with a priority focus on the quality of its products. The company always seeks excellence, both in the selection of its wines and in the service it offers to chefs and sommeliers.
Molino Roca is the prestigious and longest-standing Valencian rice brand that since 1903 It has a deep link with the territory and the rice culture of the Mediterranean, and that provides a large list of national chefs, such as Ángel León or Dabiz Muñoz.
