Park Hyatt Saigon welcomes Chef Jay McCarthy to Square One Restaurant on a culinary journey from 23rd to 31st May, 2008.

During his stay, this award-winning chef will offer a Contemporary Cowboy Cuisine to stir up your appetite. His cooking brings a distinctive style with Caribbean influences and Southwest basics.

Guests will enjoy the creative and tasty dishes of the Southern United States such as Porcini Pistachio Braised Beef Short Ribs with Parmesan Polenta; Crab Cake with Chipotle Aioli; Cowboy Ribeye with Tobacco Onions and Bourbon Butter; Coriander Rubbed Lamb T-Bone with Minted Mash Potatoes; Truffle French Fries with Shaved Parmesan; and Bourbon Pecan Crème Brulée, among other favourites. The price ranges from US$15 ++ to US$60++ per dish.

On 31st May, a gala dinner will be held at the Ballroom featuring a special crafted menu Crab Cake with Chipotle Aioli; Porcini Pistachio braised Short Rib on Parmesan Polenta; Shrimp Salad with Hearts of Palm and Grapefruit Vinaigrette; New York Strip Sirloin with Black Pepper and Blue Cheese Butter, Tobacco Onions, Asparagus and Potatoes; and Bourbon Pecan Crème Brulée with Berries. The dinner is priced at US$140++ per person.