1. Small Chef at Large Presents
June 23rd-June 30th 2012
Costa Rica Culinary Tour

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easy drive from the capitol city of San Jose.

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sustainable and responsible farming practices.
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4. The tour is led by Chef Jennifer
Cornell a classically trained
chef and owner of The Small
Chef at Large Catering
Company.
Jennifer a graduate of New England
Culinary Institute, has a passion
for cooking with over a decade of
experience at fine restaurants and
resorts throughout the Caribbean .
Having resided in Costa Rica, Chef
Cornell brings personal knowledge
and expertise surrounding the Costa
Rican culture and culinary arts.

5. Day 1: Transportation from SJO
International Airport to Hotel for check-
Upon your arrival at the airport you
in, Group meet and greet with an orientation
will be picked up by our driver for a
during cocktails followed by dinner. quick twenty-minute ride to our
hotel the Out of Bounds Boutique
Hotel in San Jose.
“Meet and greet” 5:30pm poolside.
With cocktails in hand we will have
a quick orientation facilitated by
Chef Jennifer. We will review the
itinerary, activities and help you
book unique adventures and
experiences during your free time
in Costa Rica.
Dinner at 7:00pm at the Taj Mahal
Restaurant. Just a walk across the
street and
known in San Jose as the original
Indian restaurant in Costa Rica.
Taj Mahal is famous for it’s
excellent Punjab region cuisine,
beautiful peacock garden and
magical outdoor tropical patio.

6. Wonderful light breakfast at the hotel
begins at 8:15am.
Day 2: Coffee Tour, Lake Arenal, culinary At 9:00 we will then board our luxury
class and time to enjoy the hot 14 seat van and chauffeured to the
springs/grounds of Arenal Paraiso Naranjo region for the Espiritu Santo
coffee tour. A wonderful opportunity
for us to taste and learn planting and
harvesting practices of Costa Rican
Coffee growers and its impact on the
culinary arts.
After the tour we then head to the
Lake Arenal region.
Culinary Class begins at 5:00 On the drive we will see the
pm followed by our dinner. Lake Arenal regions which sit at the
Look forward to Chef Jennifer base of the Arenal Volcano in the
teaching us the best ways to northern highlands of Costa Rica and
incorporate Costa Rican coffee has the country’s largest landlocked
for new experiences in dining. body of water. In this beautiful and
Prepare and savor delicious tranquil setting we will see hills of
coffee rubbed steak and we will pasture and forested land with a
even explore some coffee spectacular view of Arenal Volcano.
desserts. Check in at Arenal Paraiso Hotel.
Following dinner is your chance to
individually explore the grounds and
thermal waters located on the hotel
property.

9. Day 3: Nueva Luna Organic Breakfast will begin at 8:15 at the
Farm, Adventures, Culinary Class & Baldi Hot Hotel Arenal Pariaso, and then it’s
Spring back on board the van for trip to the
Nueva Luna Organic farm. The
farm was established in 1994 with
the planting and harvesting of
organic spices and has quickly
become a leader in the promotion
of sustainable farming practices. A
member of the Slow Food
International Convivia, Luna Nueva
offers us a chance to experience the
Costa Rican rainforest while we
Culinary Class begins at 5:00pm. learn about these sustainable
Chef Jennifer's class will focus on incorporating farming practices and enjoy a
all of those fresh ingredients we bring back from gourmet lunch prepared from their
Nueva Luna. After Dinner a short trip over to the produce at the Nueva Luna. Then
Baldi Hot Springs your admission is included we head back to the beautiful Hotel
Arenal Pariaso in order for you to
don’t forget to bring along some spending money
enjoy all the hotel has to offer. You
in the event you would like a cocktail or late night can participate in horseback
snack riding, zip lining, world-class spa
services at the resort or just
leisurely stroll the grounds and take
in the spectacular scenery.

10. Day 4: It is all about YOU DAY!
Rise and shine for another nice
breakfast at the Hotel Arenal
Pariaso then it’s time to do your
own thing.
Check out the web site
www.desafiocostarica.com.
Everything is there for you to
select from in the Arenal
Region. A one-stop shop for
adventure they offer a wide-
range of activities such as
whitewater rafting, kayaking,
bird watching, canopy tours or
just soaking up the beauty of
this natural paradise. Your
choice. But please don’t hesitate
to ask if you need some help in
selecting a great activity on your
“All About You Day!

11. Day 5: Samara Beach-Kalimba Style,
Fisherman’s Village at Carrillo, Enjoy breakfast at the Hotel Arenal
Sunset Cocktails at Puerto Carrillo Hotel, Pariaso.
Culinary Class at Villas Kalimba Then we travel by van to the gorgeous
pacific coastline of Costa Rica.
We will be staying at the Villas
Kalimba Hotel just steps from
Samara Beach. The villas are
surrounded by a tropical garden with a
pool in a private setting.
After checking in you will have the
afternoon to swim, ride the waves or
just soak up paradise. We are within
an easy walk to a small grocery store
and even a few local bars or restaurants
for you to enjoy.
We meet up again at 5:00PM for a
jaunt to the Fisherman’s Village at
Carrillo Beach to buy some great “just
caught” seafood. A quick stop at the
Culinary Class: As a group we will Puerto Carrillo Hotel to view the
return back to the Villas Kalimba around famous pacific coast sunset while
7:30pm in order for Chef to share with us enjoying a special cocktail.
how to properly prepare Ceviche and
some Sushi for us to enjoy for our dinner.

13. Day 6: Latin Breakfast by Chef Jennifer Chef Cornell will prepare a typical
Latin breakfast for us this morning
Beach Day and Poolside Cocktail Party,
beginning at 9am. She plans on
Dinner at Lagarta Restaurant featuring an array of fresh tropical
fruits as well as delicious breads and
pastries.
After breakfast just take off to the
beach and enjoy the sun and sand.
Our poolside cocktail party will begin
at 6:00pm
Then we hop back on our luxury van
for the short drive to Lagarta
Restaurant.
One of the most romantic spots on the
coast, Lagarta is well know for having a
spectacular view of the
coastline, surrounding hillside and is
part of a private biological reserve.
Their Chefs menu consists of different
styles of meat and local fish with an
accompaniment local fruits and fresh
vegetables.
We will be taken back by van for you to
enjoy an evening of leisure back at the
Villas Kalimba.

14. DAY 7: Poolside Continental Breakfast, Tour of
San Jose and Explore the Artisan Market
Sunrise continental
breakfast by the pool at
the Villas Kalimba
Depart the Villas at
8:00am and travel by
luxury van for the return
trip back to San Jose.
Hotel Check In then off for
a private tour beginning at
1:00pm to see the sights of
the Historic San Jose.

15. We will have a chance to view the capitals monuments, some gorgeous
residential areas of the city and learn about the uniqueness of Costa Rica.
No trip to Central America would be complete without a stop at the Pre-
Columbian Gold museum. Famous for showcasing jade, stone, gold and
pottery artifacts.
After our guided tour we will then venture over to the Artisan Market.
This is a great place for souvenirs, handcrafted goods such as colorful
hammocks, carved wood, jewelry and clothing. This is our chance to bring
back some local treasures made by area craftsmen and vendors. Around the
market it’s well known as a place to grab some delicacies for a light snack to
hold you over until dinner.
Depart the Artisan Market at 6:00pm to freshen up at the hotel prior to our
dinner at a local Costa Rican Tippico for our last hurrah.

16. Day 8: Homeward Bound
Breakfast at hotel at your leisure
prior to check out