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Dear ACFLA Members, Guests and Friends:
As your chapter President I would like to thank you for participating in
our dynamic agenda for 2008. As always, we included the
"Escoffier Dinner" for your dining pleasure and we will also have a President's Dinner this year to honor the winner of the
"Chef of the Year" competition! I urge you to get involved and make a difference!
-Whitney Werner, CEC
Provide your contact information and let us know who referred
you.
Chef of they Year
2008 Nominations are closed.
Dear Members,
In order to nominate a chef please email the chefs contact information, and three reasons why you feel your nominee should be a candidate and anything else you would like to add a short bio for example – and/or other accomplishments.
The deadline for submitting is August 31st. Email your submission to
President@acfla.org
Once the Chef of the Year committee has qualified the nominees the membership will be asked to vote. The Chef with the most votes will become the 2008 ACF / LA Chef of the Year.
Thank you,
2008 Chef of the Year Committee
P.S. We are also looking for volunteers to begin work on next year’s competition, which will be returning to our cook off style. It is a very exciting and rewarding experience and you get a chance to meet some top chefs!
2nd
Annual LA Wine Fest on the Queen Mary-Weekend of June 29th, 30th and
July 1st
The largest wine tasting benefit in Los Angeles, LA Wine Fest is back and open to all - simplifying the world of wine plus good eats, educational happenings, music - all at a reasonable price.
All wine is included, but some food and the Special Friday Reserve Dinner is the big $$$$. But if you come for
Saterday. and/or Sunday it's less $. If you stay or just go for the SAT. night music performances you have
add a little in just a little more- but I think it's all worth it.
This will sell out! But easy online tickets are still available at www.lawinefest.com
also the latest updates, hotel deals, ticket price options and more.
125 plus wineries, specialty foods, all kinds of bands, singers, cheese masters and wine makers and wine gurus like...
Peter Birmingham, Il Grano
Tony Campanale, Vibrato
Frederic Hemon, J Lounge
Paul Sherman, Valentino's
George Skorka, from dishwasher to sommelier to restaurateur to Director of Restaurants, Jonathan
Club.
LIVE MUSIC : 7-12PM | DJ 12-2AM
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF GIANTS
Not just another LA based band back from europe -more about UTIOF at
http://www.myspace.com/thegiants
LARKIN MCLEAN
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=43963602
The L.A. Native's Nouveau-Retro Blend of Brazilian, Jazz, Blues With Touches of Country and Tahitian Music
Is Co-Written, Produced and Arranged By Kenny Lyon
(Lemonheads, Brazzaville , Los Super Elegantes)
THE OUTLINE - still working up new record for Fearless?
http://www.myspace.com/theoutline
"This is what Metal Box would've sounded like if John Lydon grew up listening to Genesis and Ultravox instead of Alice Cooper and had actually been able to sing."
-Jeffrey Morgan - Metro Times
OVER NIGHT LOWS - a.k.a. OLOWS
"Some people call us OLOWS"
http://www.myspace.com/overnightlows
Try something unique and you will help out the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA and more. You can learn some stuff about wine, hang out, check out the music, dance to the DJ's and enjoy being alive. Plus I think the last time I was on the Queen Mary I was like 3 or something - they have a lot of cool stuff going on now.
check out the Quess Mary at www.queenmary.com
But this event is 21 and over!
May 2007
SPRINGFEST 2007 "FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL"
Join us on a Walk through Europe
Enjoy the finest wines and microbrews from over 15 different countries. Indulge your taste buds as you feast on regional foods made by our own award-winning Culinary Arts Institute.
Saturday, May 12, 2007 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Questions? Please call: 310.415.1875
$50.00 tax deductible. Proceeds benefit Mission College Scholarship Program . $35.00 for students
AT L.A. MISSION COLLEGE CAMPUS CENTER
13356 Eldridge Avenue, Sylmar, CA. 91342. Go to www.lamission.edu for a map.
Get your event on the Calendar! Share your
ideas! All members invited to our annual planning meeting on
November 7th @ 7pm - The Beach Club, Santa Monica California.
Chef / Year
2006, Culinary Competition - Oct. 16th, 2006.
Free Fun & Educational!
Thank
you for participating in and/ or attend our 4th Annual
Chef of the Year Los Angeles 2006 Culinary Competitions. This
dramatic and exciting culinary competition is tool place Monday, October 16, 2006,
at the Southern California Gas Company (A Sempra Energy Utility)Energy
Resource Center in Downey, California.
LA wine fest
— the largest public wine tasting ever to hit Los Angeles. With over 100 participating wineries and at only $35 per ticket, this event is sure to sell out. We are partnering with the best area restaurants to offer food complementing the wine selection. Sommelier and winemaker symposiums will also be offered over the weekend. All wine is inclusive, some food will be additional charge. LAWINEFEST reserves the right to refuse service to anyone appearing to be intoxicated.
This year’s festival is the first annual, and we look forward to making this a Los Angeles tradition. Join us at The Vanguard in Hollywood at 6021 Hollywood Boulevard. This will be a weekend to remember!
For
more up-coming events, seminar / dinner registrations & info click
here.
July,
2006
Due to unavoidable circumstances the competition show
platters seminars, originally scheduled at The Beach
Club in Santa Monica for this Monday night, 7/24 and the the remaining dates of 8/21,9/25, will be cancelled until further notice.
We apologize for an inconvenience this may cause and will let you know if the circumstances change.
All ACF / CCAC Membership, IFSEA Members, and Guests are invited!
The nights will be lively, inexpensive, and includes many tasters.
First in a series of five workshops (5/22,6/26,7/24,8/21,9/25) that
will allow the student/professional to devise a platter, continually
improve it for review with Chef Martin until it is ready for the
ACFLA competition at the Gas Company in Downey on October 16, Five
workshops just $50pp!
The Cost is only $55 per person and includes tasters and samples,
free parking, and your completion certificate. You can use your
credit card to sign up today click
here. This event will sell out. Pre-paid on-line reservations
are recommended.
This event which brings together nearly 2000 of America's most influential and accomplished chefs, celebrity chefs, culinary educators and students, restaurateurs and food industry representatives is packed with professional development, networking, leading industry expertise and social events.
All ACF / CCAC Membership, IFSEA Members, and Guests are invited!
The night will be lively, inexpensive, and includes many tasters.
Dr. Eloise Cantrell will give the in’s and out’s of
certification and give you her easy three step method to fit your
busy schedule!
The Cost is only $30 per person and includes tasters and samples,
free parking, and your completion certificate. This event will sell
out. Pre-paid on-line reservations are recommended.
To pay by check please
RSVP Dr. Eloise Cantrell (eloisecantrell@earthlink.net),
then bring your check with you, made out to "Chefs de Cuisine
Association of California".
Seating is limited so please register as soon as possible.
Attire: Business Casual (no jeans please)
We look forward to seeing you!
All ACF / CCAC Membership, IFSEA Members, and Guests are invited!
The seminar is on March, 6th, at 7PM at the Beach Club in Santa
Monica. The event will be lively, inexpensive, and includes many tasters.
Sandi will explain her six proven principles to stay connected and excited about your profession! See the newest garden treats for your kitchen!
Natures Finest Produce Company Representative, Ryan Polisky (323) 235-4343 will be presenting products and information.
The Cost is only $30 and includes tasters and samples, free parking, and your completion certificate. You can use your credit card to sign up today
by clicking
here. This event will sell out. Pre-paid on-line reservations are recommended.
To pay by check please RSVP Chef Sandi Lampert (sandilampert@sbcglobal.net), then bring your check with you, made out to "Chefs de Cuisine Association of California".
Attire: Business Casual (no jeans please)
We look forward to seeing you!
The ACF 2006 Western Region Conference is right around the corner - February
2-6 to be exact. February's a great time to escape the cold winter weather and head for
"Paradise" as the 2006 Conference will be held on the Gold Coast of Hawaii Island.
Hosted by the ACF Kona-Kohala Chapter Chefs de Cuisine, the 2006 conference location
is slated for the Hilton Waikoloa Village
Resort.
Filled with educational clinics, specialty sessions featuring unique Hawaiian
products, competitions, and regional award presentations, the 2006 Conference will be a
highlight of your new year. Register early as rates are $225 for early registration until
October 31. They go up to $300 until January 31, 2006 and beyond January 31, they
increase to $395. For more information and to register for the 2006 Western Region
Conference, visit the ACF Kona Kohala Chapter website at www.konakohalachefs.org
ACF
Hurricane Katrina Updates - Click here for the following
information:
* Food Donation Programs * Fundraising Opportunities
* Job Target Relocation Opportunities on ACF Web site * Volunteering in the Community
* Open Door Policy for Relocated Chefs * National Dine Out Day with NRA benefiting Red Cross
* Resources for Members Questions or suggestions regarding ACF disaster relief efforts?
Please e-mail DisasterRelief@acfchefs.net
Please make a financial disaster relief donation through the American Culinary Federation Foundation (ACFF) Hurricane Katrina relief
effort. Click
Here. Money raised will go directly to the ACF chapters in the areas affected by the storm. You may also mail donations (no cash, please) to:
ACFF Disaster Relief, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095
Dr.
Joel Fishers December 2005 Wine Column is now posted click here.
Order Ticket Now by Clicking HereDecember 5, 2005 Escoffier Dinner
@ The Beach Club, 201 Palisades Beach Rd (PCH), Santa Monica, CA, 90402 -- Please
attend! This is the first dinner event at The Beach Club in the last four years and the first ever Escoffier
Dinner in this beautiful location on the water. It will be one to remember with cocktails on the beach and course after course of culinary genius! See the newest techno-cooking in the Escoffier style!
Featuring a Live Performance by Broadway Stars Diane and Ray Saar Performing Hits from Popular Broadway Musicals.
Tickets are available online now order now as there is limited
seating.
November 7, Board Event planning meeting
6:30PM @ The Beach Club, 201 Palisades Beach Rd (PCH), Santa Monica, CA, 90402 -- Please
attend!* If you have ever wanted to have a special event or just give us some new ideas, please attend and get involved!
October 2005
ACF Board LA Mission College
6:00PM, October 3rd.
2005 Educational Seminar/Dinner Series:
October 3, ACF Education Supervision, LA Mission …..Free!!!.....Free!!! Part 1 - @ Los Angeles Mission College, 13356 Eldridge Avenue, Sylmar, CA
91342 - Collaborative Building, Room # CSB 107
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Please attend! Keep up with today's supervision techniques or gain certification points.
Part 2
is on October 10th, - same time, place and info as part 1.(more) Collaborative Building, Room #107
October 17, Part 3 - ACF Education Supervision, LA Mission is cancelled, as parts 1 & 2 of the class will be two 3 hour sessions with homework to turn in for a total of eight hours refresher course!
Non-competing chefs,
culinary students, hospitality professionals and guests are welcome
and click here to RSVP.
Sponsors include: Santa
Monica Seafood and World
Wide Produce This years competition will be K-8 Live Lobster!
Winner eligible for ACF National Chef of the Year.
Winner will receive $1000 dollars cash for airfare & hotel for national competition.
ACF Medals will be awarded. Awards Ceremony after Competition at
2:00 PM in the Auditorium at The Collins School of Hospitality
Management (more)
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2005 ACF National Convention
July 30 - Aug 2, 2005 Convention
Information Click Here
Marriott Rivercenter - San Antonio, Texas
For More Information Contact: ACF National Office 800-624-9458
Cancelled
- ACF/Chefs de Cuisine Association of California
10th Annual Chef/Purveyor Golf Tournament due
to circumstances beyond our control. We thank all who expressed
support and/or participation. We look forward seeing you next
year! If you have signed up or have questions please
contact Chairman / Host Chef
Lee Ciuffitelli, Ph. (661) 254-4401 x 269 Lciuffitelli@heritagegolfgroup.com Click
here for Golf Tournament Brochure Cancelled. Click here for rules Click
here for directions.
2005 Educational Seminar Series: ACF Approved Seafood and Exotic Food Imports You can use your credit card to sign up today clicking here.
All ACF / CCAC Membership, IFSEA Members, and Guests are invited!
The previously scheduled June 20th seafood seminar is now to be on June 27th 6:30PM – at the Beach Club in Santa Monica. The night will be lively, inexpensive, and includes many tasters.
Get ready for Soft Shell Crab, Ipswich Clams, Wild White Salmon and more unusual seafood items presented for you by Chef Whitney.
Visit our sponsor Santa
Monica Seafood.
In addition to Chef Whitney's seafood exhibition, Savory Gourmet will have samples of classic French imported cheeses, interesting specialty savory and sweet products, more "must see" items to help add some pizzazz to your menu!
For more information on Savory Gourmet's product line contact Evelyn at 310-391-5422 or email
savorygourmet@verizon.net
Ask her to visit your kitchen.
2005 Educational Seminar/Dinner Series: UPDATE: ACF Approved Nutrition Seminar/Dinner-, May 26th Parts 1 & 2-rolled into one night !. Only $40 per
person -including dinner, great location, free
parking and your re-certification certificate. 5PM-10Pm at the Beach
Club.
(5 hours lecture & 3 hours take home project (tba) = total of 8
hours) For
details and to RSVP online click here.
(To RSVP with a check or cash contact ccacacfla@aol.com
Pls. include your contact information and make your check payable to
"Chefs de Cuisine Assoc. of California")
Note: If you already signed up for Part 1 just show
up at the Beach Club on May, 26th at 5PM
- Bring a check for $20 balance due or use online credit card form.Click here.
Los Angeles Chapter's April - Sept 2005 Calendar of
dinners/seminars, programs, and events - to view or print click here
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April 2005:
April 27-28 Las Vegas Culinary Challenge! There is a wide variety of competitions available.
Chef Whitney Werner has entered a 1 hour contemporary hot food competition. For information contact Chef Shag Shigenaga@ 702.895.3503 or email
dale.shigenaga@ccmail.nevada.edu
See You There!
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2005 Educational Seminar/Dinner Series: Sponsored by Food
Innovations & The Fish Warehouse Corp. Leriza - (213)
627-5059 ACF Approved Meat Seminar/Dinner at LA Mission College, April
4th, 6:30 - w/ Rudy Garcia, 2004 Chef of the Year, Chef Instructor of LA Mission College, will be serving tasters of the newest exotic meats available today!
This is a free Seminar - Limited Reservations. For more information or reservations contact Chef Whitney at
ccacacfla@aol.com Late registration (1 week prior) call Chef Whitney @310.395.3254
February 17-20, 2005 - ACF / Western Regional Conference
Register Today!
Go to http://www.acfchefs.org/events/Regional/2005/Western.html
for entry forms and more information.
Contact Information is:
California Capitol Chefs' Association
Doubletree Hotel
Sacramento, California
Contact: Jon Greenwalt, AAC
916-434-2600
Fax 916-434-2644
All ACF / Chefs de Cuisine of California, IFSEA
members, culinary students and friends invited. Monday, January 24th
Academy
Dinner in honor of Chef Richard Morgan, CEC, AAC recipient of the the
Hermann G. Rausch Chefs Life Time Achievement Award. Must RSVP by
Jan.20th 2005. Click here
for information.
Monday, January 10th - Southern Italian Dinner,
featuring the Wines of Sicily click
here to for more information.
Our
2nd Annual
Chef
of the Year Los Angeles 2004
Culinary Competitions was a standing room only success!
Dear Hospitality Professional,
Thank
you for participating in and/or attend the American
Culinary Federation (ACF) Chefs de
Cuisine Association of California, (CCAC) 2nd Annual Chef
of the Year Los Angeles 2004 Culinary Competitions, hosted by the
Southern California Gas Company. This dramatic and exciting event
took place Monday, September 13, 2004,
9:30AM-5:30PM at the Southern
California Gas Company (A Sempra Energy Utility)Energy
Resource Center in Downey, California. More than 200 culinary professionals and students
participated! All ACF Medals and prizes awarded! more
.
July 16 - July 20, 2004
Orlando World Center Marriott - Orlando Florida
For More Information Contact: ACF National Office
800-624-9458 click link below for more information:
The Next Board Meeting is
07/12//04
and will be held at The Cactus Patch @ 6:30PM. Our
host is Luis & Joan Martinez. Please contact Dennis if you are unable to attend as soon as
possible and leave message if you can NOT
attend - otherwise, we will expect you there. Call or click
here for
directions. The Cactus Patch 197 E High St
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 529-9550
June 2004:
June
27th: Day at the Races! Thank
You Hollywood Race Park for a wonderful day and to all who attended
- Mary Noell, Chefs For Children
The Top Chef's Dinner was a unique and delightful
dinner!
Thank you to our sponsors and to the excellent
staff and chefs.
Also to all who attended, we are glad you came
and are thankful for you continuing support. Pictures and a review
will be posted soon.
May 17th, at The Historical Federal
Reserve Bank, Los Angeles A Dinner & Benefit presented by Compass
Group's Eurest Los Angeles Top Chefs.
Continuing
our series of 2004 Los Angeles Fine Dining Dinners
please reserve May 17th. Our unique location will be the Federal
Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Branch 950 S. Grand
Avenue, Los Angeles. This historical location will enlighten and
entertain upon entry as you enjoy a self-guided walking tour
featuring the history of the Federal Bank in the United States.
After which you will ascend to the dining room balcony and patio to be presented with
a spectacular view that overlooking the lights of Downtown Los
Angeles and enjoy fine cuisine prepared by the top chefs of Eurest
Los Angeles Fine Dining services. More information, RSVP sign ups, and
ticket information click here.
Whitney Werner Receives
Presidential Medallion from ACF President Ed Leonard in
Colorado ! Whitney Werner, CEC, is Chef of the Year for the
ACF Chefs de Cuisine Association of California 2002. Currently
executive chef at The Beach Club in Santa Monica, Calif. Chef Werner
began working in restaurant kitchens at the age of 15 and brings 25
years of experience to our chapter. He serves as chapter second vice
president, hosts the Escoffier dinner, and holds classes for junior
members. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, he started
in pastry as part of the opening team of the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna
Niguel. He opened and operated restaurants for the Hilton Hotel
Corporation nationwide and worked at the Ambassador Hotel in Taipei,
Taiwan, updating menus with current culinary trends. Chef Werner was
awarded four stars for his French-Russian cuisine at Le Bel Age
Hotel in Hollywood before opening his own restaurant, Whitney’s,
on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, where he enjoyed many successful
years of attracting a high-profile, celebrity clientele. Chef Werner
has been a culinary educator at the Los Angeles Culinary Institute.
Currently Whitney is known for bringing his "Whitney's"
concept to The Beach Club in Santa Monica with resounding success.
Chef Whitney is also a driving force for our chapter in the Chef of
the Year Los Angeles Culinary Competitions. Providing boundless
passion and vision! Well done and congratulations Chef Whitney!
...And the Hermann G. Rausch Chefs Life Time Achievement
Award goes... to Richard L. Morgan,CEC,AAC
Among his many accomplishments, Chef Richard was an
Executive Chef years ago at the Brown Derby in Los Angeles and is
also the coordinator of the "Original Cobb Salad" which
the Brown Derby was famous for.
Chef Morgan recently gave a demonstration of the
"Original Cobb Salad" for culinary students at the Art
Institute in Santa Monica. Click
here for details and pictures.
On
behalf of our chapter we are so honored to have among our membership
Chef Richard Morgan. As many of us know chef Richard's life time
dedication to the culinary profession and fulfilling the role and
mission of American
Academy of Chefs is without question. An excellent chef, a kind
and personable man, a teacher, a mentor, who shares his knowledge
and wisdom freely to those who have had the fortune of meeting him.
On behalf of all of us we and our longest standing chapter member,
chef Richard L. Morgan,. congratulations and God bless you always.
This award, formerly the Hermann G. Rusch
Humanitarian Award, honors chefs who have demonstrated the highest
level of commitment to both ACF and the culinary profession. Such
chefs, through their involvement with and contributions to ACF and
our craft, have advanced the culinary profession and ensured the
enrichment of students, our members, and those in our profession.
Any one of these candidates is worthy to carry on the proud
tradition of the chef for whom this award was named in 1993,
Hermann G. Rusch, AAC (1907-1997).(more)
Monday March 1st Board of Directors Meeting at the
Art Institute of Santa Monica 6:00pm. Click
here
ACF Announces Candidates for 2004 Regional
Chefs of the Year
The ACF Chef of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding
culinarian who works and cooks in a full-service dining facility.
This person has demonstrated the highest standard of culinary skill,
advanced American cuisine, and given back to the profession through
the development of students and apprentices. The following are
regional candidates for ACF's national Chef of the Year award, which
will name the U.S.A.'s Chef of the YearTM
for 2004.
One candidate from each region will be chosen as this year's
Regional Chef of the Year and announced at the respective regional
conference. The four finalists will compete in a cook-off at the
2004 ACF National Convention in Orlando, Fla., in July. The awards
are sponsored by UBF Foodsolutions North America.
Congratulations Chef
Stephan, ACF Los Angeles Chapter
Our blue ribbon panel of ACF certified judges gave
you the highest marks for your culinary expertise at our sanctioned
culinary competition in August at the Western food expo. We wish you
success as you move up to the regional competition. We also would
like to welcome you as a new ACF Los Angeles Chapter member! More
information please click here.
Wednesday 25th-29th ACF Western Regional Conference,
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Co. Click
here.
We will have a Board Meeting on Monday February 2nd
at Art Inst. in Santa Monica 6:00 PM.
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The 2004 Installation Dinner at Los Angeles Mission
College was a success!
Excellent cuisine was prepared by Chef Rudy Garcia
and his students, the dinner was a fine demonstration by a
remarkable chef educator and the hard working, dedicated students
under his care.
Thank you to everyone for supporting our event. We appreciated your time
and effort to be with us for dinner last evening.
Good job done by all !
Thank you from the Administration, Staff, Students and Faculty of Los
Angeles Mission College.
American Culinary Federation Urges Chefs to Act
Responsibly Following "Mad Cow" Incident
Edward G. Leonard, president of the American Culinary Federation
(ACF), Inc., today issued a statement to all professional chefs
concerning the first incident in the United States of a cow
suspected of being infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE),
or "Mad Cow Disease." [more]
Information that you may
find helpful as you address questions from your customers regarding
"Mad Cow" or BSE.
The winner of the ACF Los Angeles
1st Annual Chef of the Year Los Angeles is Executive Chef Stephan
Samson, of Valentino
Restaurant
Santa Monica, CA
Congratulations Chef
Stephan,
our blue ribbon panel of ACF certified judges gave
you the highest marks for your culinary expertise at our sanctioned
culinary competition in August at the Western food expo. We wish you
success as you move up to the regional competition. We also would
like to welcome you as a new ACF Los Angeles Chapter member!
On October 20th, the ACF/Chefs
de Cuisine Los Angeles held it's annual Presidents Ball in Los
Angeles. The gala dinner featured a video premier presentation
of our 1st Chef of the Year Los Angeles competition as well as the official announcement of this
years Los Angeles Chef of the Year award, more details and pictures
to come..
The Los Angeles Chef of the Year Award
hosted by our Los Angeles Chapter is the
first chapter to change from a
popularity vote to an intense "iron chef style"
live cooking competition. The new yearly competition is a positive
change and well regarded event for Los Angeles area chefs, restaurants,
hotels, caterers, educators and culinary community. Nominees
are a diverse
field of highly regarded chefs, many from well known local
establishments, hotels and the educational community. Nominations
are open for Los Angeles Chef of the Year 2004 no membership
required. The Los Angeles
competition is a media intense event for participants, sponsors and
the culinary community as well as an excellent educational
experience. We encourage your participation! Find how now how our event can
benefit
you.
Chefs Team Table
results: "One
of the highlights on the show floor was the American Culinary
Federation’s First Annual Chefs de Cuisine Association Culinary
Competition. Winning first place in the 2003 Western Foodservice
& Hospitality Expo-LA Chef Table Luncheon was Team Desert
Springs led by Steve Ferraro of the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs
Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, CA. The 2nd place team
was Team Keoki, led by Joseph Orate from Grossmont College. Team
Keoki represented restaurants in the San Diego, Orange Coast and Los
Angeles regions. The 3rd place team was Team Beach led by
José Leut Jimenez from the Santa Monica Beach Country Club. Many of
the chefs that participated will also go on to the Los Angeles Chef
of the Year Awards, which will be announced in October 2004 at the
Gala Presidents ball."- Amy
Riemer, Media Relations of Reed Exhibitions
We would like to
thank all our competitors, participants and sponsors for
supporting a successful culinary competition. We look forward to
working with you as planning begins on the 2004 culinary
competition.
The
Los Angeles Chapter, is member of the
national American Culinary Federation, is comprised of members of
all aspects of the hospitality field. Our membership profiles range from
students to educators, from local vendors to Executive Chefs. We take pride in
our place in the culinary world and our work in our community. Thank
you for your support!
