Cayman Cookout - Day #2

Saturday started with a trip to Rum Point by catamaran, stopping first at Stingray City. Then a hysterical session with Eric Ripert and Tony Bourdain. Dinner was at Ortanique in Camana Bay, where Spike Mendelsohn paired with local chef Cindy Hutson.
Saturday, day two of the cookout starts early with a catamaran ride to Stingray City, then continuing on to Rum Point for a burger barbecue on the beach Jan 19, 2013 9:02 AM : Grand Cayman
1 Saturday, day two of the cookout starts early with a catamaran ride to Stingray City, then continuing on to Rum Point for a burger barbecue on the beach
Stingrays at the sandbar at Stingray City Jan 19, 2013 10:16 AM : Diving, Grand Cayman
2 Stingrays at the sandbar at Stingray City
Stingrays in formation for takeoff Jan 19, 2013 10:19 AM : Diving, Grand Cayman, Instagram
3 Stingrays in formation for takeoff
Jan 19, 2013 10:19 AM : Diving, Grand Cayman
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We arrive at Rum Point aboard the Red Sail catamaran Jan 19, 2013 11:02 AM : Grand Cayman
5 We arrive at Rum Point aboard the Red Sail catamaran
Jan 19, 2013 11:45 AM : Grand Cayman
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The event was titled "Burgers in Paradise". Similar to the previous night's barbecue, each celebrity chef had their own burger stand setup. Jan 19, 2013 11:21 AM : Grand Cayman
7 The event was titled "Burgers in Paradise". Similar to the previous night's barbecue, each celebrity chef had their own burger stand setup.
Jan 19, 2013 12:11 PM : Grand Cayman
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Max poses with her hero, Eric Ripert. Eric spent several months perfecting his snapper burger. We both agreed it was the hit of the barbecue (and we did not just say that to get the photo). Jan 19, 2013 11:22 AM : Eric Ripert, Grand Cayman, Maxine Klein
9 Max poses with her hero, Eric Ripert. Eric spent several months perfecting his snapper burger. We both agreed it was the hit of the barbecue (and we did not just say that to get the photo).
Sherry Yard, the pastry chef from Spago, created dessert burgers! Jan 19, 2013 11:38 AM : Grand Cayman
10 Sherry Yard, the pastry chef from Spago, created dessert burgers!
Jan 19, 2013 12:13 PM : Grand Cayman
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Q&A at Rum Point Jan 19, 2013 12:18 PM : Grand Cayman
12 Q&A at Rum Point
A steel pan band of local students provided beachside music Jan 19, 2013 11:46 AM : Grand Cayman
13 A steel pan band of local students provided beachside music
Jan 19, 2013 12:17 PM : Grand Cayman
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Jan 19, 2013 12:45 PM : David Zeleznik, Grand Cayman, Maxine Klein
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After returning from Rum Point back to the Ritz, we barely had time to relax before Eric and Tony started their comedy schtick on the beach Jan 19, 2013 3:35 PM : Anthony Bourdain, Eric Ripert, Grand Cayman
16 After returning from Rum Point back to the Ritz, we barely had time to relax before Eric and Tony started their comedy schtick on the beach
Eric shows photos of Tony "thinking pensively" (ie. falling asleep) in his beach chair Jan 19, 2013 3:34 PM : Anthony Bourdain, Eric Ripert, Grand Cayman
17 Eric shows photos of Tony "thinking pensively" (ie. falling asleep) in his beach chair
Tony's daughter has heard it all before, as "Uncle Eric" explains the basics of making a proper omelet Jan 19, 2013 4:32 PM : Anthony Bourdain, Eric Ripert, Grand Cayman
18 Tony's daughter has heard it all before, as "Uncle Eric" explains the basics of making a proper omelet
Eric Ripert on preparing a chicken for roasting while Tony Bourdain watches and drinks Jan 19, 2013 4:41 PM : Anthony Bourdain, Eric Ripert, video thumbnail
19 Eric Ripert on preparing a chicken for roasting while Tony Bourdain watches and drinks