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THE ARMENIAN QUEST PROJECT
This initiative is brought to life by the DAR Foundation for Regional Development and Competitiveness, and global culinary Embassy Bon Vivant Communications.
In this unique initiative, world-renowned chefs embark on a journey to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Armenian traditions, nature, and ancient cultural heritage. Through this exploration, a modern culinary language emerges – a fusion of international expertise and the authentic flavors of Armenia.
The global and local culinary masters, inspired by Armenian ingredients, craft an extraordinary dining experience at the Tsaghkunk Restaurant & Glkhatun.
We invite you to join us on this gastronomic adventure that goes beyond the plate and savor the magic of culinary symphony.
UPCOMING DINNERS
PREVIOUS VISITS
Chef Hans Neuner & Chef Vaughan Mabee
Two incredible chefs, widely celebrated and highly acclaimed— Hans Neuner of the two-Michelin-starred Ocean in Portugal and Chef VaughanMabee from New Zealand’s acclaimed Amisfield —arrived at our establishment fresh from winning one of the industry’s highest honors: 3 Knives at The Best Chef Awards! What an exceptional privilege it was to host them and witness such masters at work! That night, they orchestrated a spectacular dinner to mark the grand finale of The Armenian Quest – Golden Autumn Edition, an endeavour by the Bon Vivant Communication and DAR Foundation that once again brought together leading food and travel writers to explore Armenia.
Pop-Up Dinner by Chef Hayk
"4Hands, Two Dinners, and One Lunch" - Chef Tekuna Gachechiladze & Chef Arevik Martirosyan
A unique collaboration between Georgia and Armenia, featuring Chef Tekuna Gachechiladze, crowned as the Queen of Modern Georgian Cuisine, the visionary behind many of Georgia’s
most popular restaurants. Chef Tekuna has been featured in Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown” and is known for her exciting collaborations with renowned chefs from across the globe. Together with our Chef Arevik, they combined their unique talents to create a menu that delivered an unforgettable adventure of tastes, aromas, and stories of our two countries woven through every dish.
Mads Refslund
Mads Refslund – a world renowned chef, cofounder of one of the best restaurants in the world – NOMA (Denmark) and currently a co-owner of the ILIS restaurant in NY listed in Esquire’s “The Best New Restaurants in America, 2023” visited Armenia in 2021. Mads dedicated a month to immerse himself in the country’s nature and local produce. His intensive exploration of the region’s ingredients, has culminated in an extraordinary 5 dinners at Tsaghkunk Restaurant & Glkhatun. Mads has reinvented the culinary landscape with 16 innovative dishes, using ingredients seldom used in Armenia. Through this culinary reinvention, he not only presented a fresh perspective but also offered a visionary take on our local products, creating a dining experience that is both groundbreaking and unforgettable.
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