Dominican Chef Mike Mercedes has responded to the critical comments surrounding his recent appointment as Presidential Gastronomical Advisor. He said that one of the first tasks he will carry out in his new capacity would be to supervise the food that is served in the country’s hotels and resorts, as well as in the government’s soup kitchens for poor people across the country.Mercedes said that since he was appointed official gastronomical advisor, the Dominican Republic had been registered in the World Chefs Organization which ensures that the country would be represented at all international culinary events.
“This achievement will provide a great deal of support to the country’s tourist industry, as a way of marketing the Dominican Republic’s tourist destinations, the same was as in Mexico, Italy, France and other countries”, he said.
Mercedes added that he would also be organizing the creation of the Dominican Chef’s Association, which will play a vital role in promoting Dominican gastronomy world wide.
He said that another important aspect of the role would be to educate the Dominican Republic’s public about healthy nutrition.
Mike Mercedes who has just celebrated 50 years as a chef has served a large number of international figures, including royalty, political leaders and dignitaries, religious leaders and international celebrities.
