WGS LV HF 02: Dr. Darlene Chan, Dr. Mel and Leena Sturman together with Elizabeth Brown at the Opening Reception

WGS LV HF 03: Dr. Gregory Chan and Dave Porter looking at the silent auction items 

WGS LV HF 04: The Silent auction featured a large selection of Indian cook books signed by the author
 
WGS LV HF 05: Other interesting collector’s items included the Windows of the World Food and Wine book signed by Hermann Reiner, the former Executive Chef of the Windows of the World Restaurant, New York

WGS LV HF 06: Gebrüder Hepp Germany donated two spectacular Silver Coffee and Tea services

WGS LV HF 07: Also offered were large bottles of wines from around the world signed by the winemakers and special kitchen utensil sets from F. Dick Germany

WGS LV HF 08: Before the Dinner Kurt H Fischer, President of The International Food & Beverage Forum started the live auction with the famous “Boule”, a dinner service for 4 persons in the shape of a bowling ball, produced in limited editions by Villeroy & Boch

WGS LV HF 09: Seafood Trio with Szechuan Peppercorn Butter Sauce created by Chef Martin Yan from TV series “Yan can cook”

WGS LV HF 10: Duck Soup with Winter Melon created by Chef James Fan from the Shanghai Noon Restaurant in Las Vegas

WGS LV HF 11: Tandoori Pink Salmon with Cumin Spiked Balsamic on aloo Kat Liyan and Masala Phalli Timbale created by Chef Hemant Oberoi, Corporate Executive Chef for Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces

WGS LV HF 12: Japanese Cucumber Granita with Lavender Scent and Toasted Sesame created by the team of the Culinary Institute of Las Vegas

WGS LV HF 13: Medallion of Veal with Sweetbreads under Shiitake Cup Plum Confit and Tamarind Coulis, White and Green Asparagus Tips, Julienne Vegetables, 5 Spices and Honey Baked Banana Squash created by Chef Raimund Hofmeister, Culinary Institute of Las Vegas

WGS LV HF 14: Thai Watermelon Salad with Arugula created by the team of the Culinary Institute of Las Vegas

WGS LV HF 15: Raspberry and Almond Tart, Lemon Curd and Crème Fraiche Ice Cream Quenelles created by Anil Rohira, Corporate Pastry Chef “Albert Uster Imports”

WGS LV HF 16: During the dinner Carlos Montane, Tenor, Nelson Martinez, Baritone; Hilda Del Castillo, Coloratura Soprano; Daniella Carvalho, Soprano and, not shown in the photograph, Charles H. Webb Jr, Pianist performed duets from famous operas and Cuban Zarzuelas

WGS LV HF 17: After the Cuban Zarzuelas performance Kurt H. Fischer, Managing Partner of WGS America LLC & President of The International Food & Beverage Forum thanked all the singers including the Cuban born Nelson Martinez, Baritone and Hilda Del Castillo, Coloratura Soprano for their outstanding performance

WGS LV HF 18: Kurt H Fischer, President of The International Food & Beverage Forum presenting The International Food & Beverage Forum Restaurateur of the year 2005 diploma to Camellia Panjabi, Masala World, Mumbai, India

WGS LV HF 19: Claude Peiffer, Executive Vice President of The International Food & Beverage Forum presenting The International Food & Beverage Forum Restaurateur of the year 2005 trophy produced by Villeroy & Boch to Camellia Panjabi, Masala World, Mumbai, India

WGS LV HF 20: Camellia Panjabi, Masala World, Mumbai, India giving her acceptance address

WGS LV HF 21: Kurt H Fischer, President of the International Food & Beverage Forum presenting a US $ 10,000 scholarship award in the name of Camellia Panjabi, Masala World, Mumbai, India to the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The total donation to UNLV was US $ 40,000.

WGS LV HF 22: Camellia Panjabi, Masala World, Mumbai - India with the 3 recipients of grants in her name: Barry McCool (accepting on behalf of Al Izzolo); John Stefanelli and Deborah Barrash

WGS LV HF 23: Kurt H Fischer, President of The International Food & Beverage Forum presenting The International Food & Beverage Forum Hall of Fame 2005 diploma to André J. Cointreau, President - Le Cordon Bleu International, Paris -France

WGS LV HF 24: Kurt H Fischer, President of The International Food & Beverage Forum presenting The International Food & Beverage Forum Hall of Fame 2005 diploma to Zelma Long, Zelphi Wines, Healdsburg, California

WGS LV HF 25: Claude Peiffer, Executive Vice President of The International Food & Beverage Forum presenting The International Food & Beverage Forum Hall of Fame 2005 trophy produced by Villeroy & Boch to Zelma Long, Zelphi Wines, Healdsburg, California

WGS LV HF 26: Zelma Long, Zelphi Wines, Healdsburg, California receiving congratulations from her husband Phillip Freese and business partner Bartholomew Broadbent, President, Broadbent Selections, San Francisco, California

WGS LV HF 27: Kurt H Fischer, Founding Partner of the World Gourmet Club and George Brown, President - World Gourmet Club North America presenting the World Gourmet Club insignia to Jean-Louis Carbonnier, Carbonnier Communications, New York

WGS LV HF 28: Kurt H Fischer, Founding Partner of the World Gourmet Club presenting the World Gourmet Club insignia to Kurt Mische, KLVX Television, Las Vegas

WGS LV HF 29: Kurt H Fischer, Founding Partner of the World Gourmet Club and George Brown, President - World Gourmet Club North America presenting the World Gourmet Club insignia to Cindy Sneddon, Kraft Foods, Irvine, California

WGS LV HF 30: Raimund Hofmeister, Academic Director of the Culinary Institute of Las Vegas; Chef James Fan from the Shanghai Noon Restaurant in Las Vegas; Larry Baumann, Chef instructor, Culinary Institute of Las Vegas; Chef Martin Yan from TV series “Yan can cook” and Chef Songchai Puckdee, Carnival World Buffet, Rio Hotel & Casino receiving a standing ovation for their outstanding performance.

WGS LV HF 31: Chef Martin Yan from TV series “Yan can cook” and Chef James Fan from the Shanghai Noon Restaurant in Las Vegas having just received their World Gourmet Club Insignia and their WGS America LLC Founders trophy 2005 from George Brown, President - World Gourmet Club North America

WGS LV HF 32: Chef James Fan, Shanghai Noon Restaurant, Las Vegas with his World Gourmet Club Insignia and WGS America LLC Founders trophy 2005

WGS LV HF 33: Chef Martin Yan from TV series “Yan can cook” signs his cook book for Dr. Darlene Chan, Seattle