Meet Alain Lemaire
Alain Lemaire, also known as Chef Lemaire is a food service professional and consultant out of South Florida; Co-owner and Executive Chef of Sensory Delights, and has worked in some notable food service facilities such as the Harbor Beach Resort Association in Michigan and the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Downtown Atlanta.
A native of Port-au-Prince Haiti, Alain began helping his mother at a young age in church functions. He developed an increasing passion for food and food service. After high school, he pursued that passion by moving to Florida where he attended Johnson & Wales University in Miami. Alain graduated with honors as a member of the Silver Key Honor Society and Chaine des Rotisseurs and Magna Cum Laude. He has managed to gain tremendous experience and embrace the diverse culinary options the city has to offer. Caribbean and Latin flavors play a major role in his style of cooking. He has been exploring the fusion world where he combines the flavors of his heritage with dishes from other regions.
Alain has a huge interest in helping others and his community: mentoring, coaching, training etc… he is always reaching out to young and upcoming professionals, new and established businesses alike to provide his assistance wherever is needed. Alain strongly believes in community outreach, and youth empowerment which is why he periodically stops by High Schools to do small seminars and career days with students.
Currently one of the managing partners of Soleil Entertainment, LLC whose goal is to promote Haitian Culture through theater, and performing arts. Over the past year, the organization’s target was to showcase the real side of Haiti, her beauty, what she has to offer and her potential through plays while providing a platform for young individuals without a voice.
Alain is also one of the Founding Members and the Secretary General of the Haitian Culinary Alliance whose goal is to create a network of food service, culinary and hospitality professionals of Haitian descent while providing mentoring and educational resources to the affiliates. This organization aims to showcase Haiti’s rich culture and empower young Haitians and Haitian descent alike.
Over the past year, Chef Lemaire has been traveling through different cities in the United States and overseas for events such as Haiti's Food & Beverage Festival; the Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival; Haiti Chefs for Education and much more. One of Alain's career highlights was to participate at the Chefs for Obama Miami event back in September 2012, where he had the chance to be amongst some of the best chefs of South Florida. So far this year, Alain has participated in the Deerfield Food & Wine Festival, Colors of the Caribbean. On May 11, 2013 Alain with the Haitian Culinary Alliance launched the annual Taste of Haiti held in Miami Florida. Taste of Haiti is a cultural event to help promote and introduce Haiti's Gastronomy, arts and crafts, and destinations to Haitians and non-Haitians alike. This event is set to be annual and multi-city. Alain's goal, along with the Alliance, is to pass on the same opportunity that was given to him onto others. Alain has been recently nominated by Black Street in the Culinary Category for the Black Celebration Awards for his work in the black community.
Did you know?
Alain has a page on La Beauté Magazine where he writes a monthly column about healthy cooking tips with recipes. Visit www.labeautemagazine.com
Alain is the Chef/Consultant for Madame Sara, LLC Gourmet Creole Sauce http://www.madamesaras.com/our-chef.html
Links to articles and events...
http://www.therealhaiti.com/1/post/2013/05/it-was-much-more-than-a-taste-of-haiti.html
http://www.therealhaiti.com/1/post/2012/12/you-should-at-least-go-to-haiti-for-the-food.html
http://hayonlineinc.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-zoepreneur-of-month-chef-alain.html
http://deerfieldbeachwineandfoodfestival.com/Chefs.html
http://www.soulofmiami.org/2012/09/17/chefs-for-obama-and-runway-to-win-91812/
http://bocaratonwineandfoodfestival.com/celebrity.html
http://goutetsaveurslakay.com/
http://kreyolicious.com/in-the-kitchen-with-chef-alain-lemaire/11855/
http://falkcollegehealthymonday.blogspot.com/2013/09/cooking-with-chef-lemaire-and-chef.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefLemaire
Twitter: @cheflemaire
Instagram: @cheflemaire
A native of Port-au-Prince Haiti, Alain began helping his mother at a young age in church functions. He developed an increasing passion for food and food service. After high school, he pursued that passion by moving to Florida where he attended Johnson & Wales University in Miami. Alain graduated with honors as a member of the Silver Key Honor Society and Chaine des Rotisseurs and Magna Cum Laude. He has managed to gain tremendous experience and embrace the diverse culinary options the city has to offer. Caribbean and Latin flavors play a major role in his style of cooking. He has been exploring the fusion world where he combines the flavors of his heritage with dishes from other regions.
Alain has a huge interest in helping others and his community: mentoring, coaching, training etc… he is always reaching out to young and upcoming professionals, new and established businesses alike to provide his assistance wherever is needed. Alain strongly believes in community outreach, and youth empowerment which is why he periodically stops by High Schools to do small seminars and career days with students.
Currently one of the managing partners of Soleil Entertainment, LLC whose goal is to promote Haitian Culture through theater, and performing arts. Over the past year, the organization’s target was to showcase the real side of Haiti, her beauty, what she has to offer and her potential through plays while providing a platform for young individuals without a voice.
Alain is also one of the Founding Members and the Secretary General of the Haitian Culinary Alliance whose goal is to create a network of food service, culinary and hospitality professionals of Haitian descent while providing mentoring and educational resources to the affiliates. This organization aims to showcase Haiti’s rich culture and empower young Haitians and Haitian descent alike.
Over the past year, Chef Lemaire has been traveling through different cities in the United States and overseas for events such as Haiti's Food & Beverage Festival; the Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival; Haiti Chefs for Education and much more. One of Alain's career highlights was to participate at the Chefs for Obama Miami event back in September 2012, where he had the chance to be amongst some of the best chefs of South Florida. So far this year, Alain has participated in the Deerfield Food & Wine Festival, Colors of the Caribbean. On May 11, 2013 Alain with the Haitian Culinary Alliance launched the annual Taste of Haiti held in Miami Florida. Taste of Haiti is a cultural event to help promote and introduce Haiti's Gastronomy, arts and crafts, and destinations to Haitians and non-Haitians alike. This event is set to be annual and multi-city. Alain's goal, along with the Alliance, is to pass on the same opportunity that was given to him onto others. Alain has been recently nominated by Black Street in the Culinary Category for the Black Celebration Awards for his work in the black community.
Did you know?
Alain has a page on La Beauté Magazine where he writes a monthly column about healthy cooking tips with recipes. Visit www.labeautemagazine.com
Alain is the Chef/Consultant for Madame Sara, LLC Gourmet Creole Sauce http://www.madamesaras.com/our-chef.html
Links to articles and events...
http://www.therealhaiti.com/1/post/2013/05/it-was-much-more-than-a-taste-of-haiti.html
http://www.therealhaiti.com/1/post/2012/12/you-should-at-least-go-to-haiti-for-the-food.html
http://hayonlineinc.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-zoepreneur-of-month-chef-alain.html
http://deerfieldbeachwineandfoodfestival.com/Chefs.html
http://www.soulofmiami.org/2012/09/17/chefs-for-obama-and-runway-to-win-91812/
http://bocaratonwineandfoodfestival.com/celebrity.html
http://goutetsaveurslakay.com/
http://kreyolicious.com/in-the-kitchen-with-chef-alain-lemaire/11855/
http://falkcollegehealthymonday.blogspot.com/2013/09/cooking-with-chef-lemaire-and-chef.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefLemaire
Twitter: @cheflemaire
Instagram: @cheflemaire
Meet Tanya Lemaire
Pastry Chef Tanya Lemaire is the magical hand behind all the exquisite and delicious cakes and pastries of the coveted bakery “Piece of Cake” in Haiti. Daughter of Mme Lemaire, owner of the famously known “Foligourmand”, she naturally follows in her mother’s footsteps. She early on discovers her innate skills for the pastry world thus pursuing a career in the area. She aligns work and passion by getting a degree in the Sheridan Technical School of Florida and further perfects her talent at the prestigious Johnson and Wales University. She comes back to Haiti and adds her special touch to the family business . She brings new artistry and taste to the traditional Haitian cake. After the earthquake destroys the family business, she boldly ventures into her own business and now is the proud owner of “Piece of Cake”. Tanya adds her own modern touch to everything she creates and delivers nothing less than pure art and delight to the eyes. Her cakes are renowned for their perfection, their exquisite taste and the obvious touch of passion behind every inspiration. Tanya currently resides in Port-au-Prince, shares her life with her companion and is the mother of two wonderful children. She enjoys putting her to the service of her Haitian community.
Twitter: @pochaiti
Instagram: @pochaiti
Meet Neïma E. Bélancourt
A graduate of Florida International University School of Hospitality Management, Neïma’s passion for travel and tourism began at an early age, when by the age of four, she was already on her second passport. She was also influenced by her family’s legacy of Chefs and love of lavish, extravagant parties. This path would lead her to working at the Providence Biltmore Hotel in Rhode Island, then becoming the Catering Manager of the corporate division of her What's 4 Lunch. Neïma stumbled upon her love of wine quite by accident. As she had always enjoyed an occasional glass of wine, she decided to take a part time job at a wine shop close to her home whilst attending Law School. She became so engrossed in this new passion that she quit Law School and immediately enrolled in a Graduate Hospitality program at Florida International University with a beverage concentration, where she soon earned a Master of Science.
Dynamic and entertaining, wine professional Neïma Bélancourt, will captivate you with stories from within the “world of wine”. Neïma has traveled throughout Europe and the Caribbean savoring, researching and learning about wine, all the while enjoying the glamour and exhilaration of the international wine and culture. Neima brings her industry experiences and wine education to life as she increases your wine knowledge. She will bring a unique prospective and approach to the concept of learning about wine.
Currently the Assistant Manager at a boutique wine store, she was instrumental in building initial inventory for the store's opening where she also serves as the community liaison. Very active in her community, she is a member of Team Challenge South Florida/CCFA. The goal of the organization is to raise awareness of these diseases and raise money, which goes towards treatments and research for the diseases. The members run half marathons in wine around the U.S. Neïma decided to join this organization when she realized what restricted diets the patients have to be on, and with her love of food and wine, she would like everyone to experience the joys and simple pleasures of gastronomy. Her motto is: will travel for food and wine.
Dynamic and entertaining, wine professional Neïma Bélancourt, will captivate you with stories from within the “world of wine”. Neïma has traveled throughout Europe and the Caribbean savoring, researching and learning about wine, all the while enjoying the glamour and exhilaration of the international wine and culture. Neima brings her industry experiences and wine education to life as she increases your wine knowledge. She will bring a unique prospective and approach to the concept of learning about wine.
Currently the Assistant Manager at a boutique wine store, she was instrumental in building initial inventory for the store's opening where she also serves as the community liaison. Very active in her community, she is a member of Team Challenge South Florida/CCFA. The goal of the organization is to raise awareness of these diseases and raise money, which goes towards treatments and research for the diseases. The members run half marathons in wine around the U.S. Neïma decided to join this organization when she realized what restricted diets the patients have to be on, and with her love of food and wine, she would like everyone to experience the joys and simple pleasures of gastronomy. Her motto is: will travel for food and wine.
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