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I would like to Congratulate Chef Tom Macrina National Secretary, Chef Bill Tillinghast Vice President Northeast. And our National President Chef Michael Ty. Congratulations to all and we wish them good leadership.

Dan D'Angelo CEC AAC
President
American Culinary Federation- Philadelphia Chapter

 


 

14th Annual NE Regional Education Forum
A National Dine-Out to End Childhood Hunger in America. Find out more and frequent participating restaurants.
Website
Dining Partners
 


 

Lessons Learned from the Health Inspection
National Food Safety Education Month is an annual campaign to heighten the awareness about the importance of food safety education. Each year, we offer training activities, posters, and more

We Participate

 


 

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website profiling more of our chef partners' video recipes! We are continuing to improve the site, please go to www.idealchef.com to see all of our recent improvements.
As always, keep those video recipes coming & Let's Get Cooking!

See our chapter chefs cook on Ideal Chef.com! With this website you have access to recipes, view proper technique and see the styles of our chefs.

 

Dan D'Angelo, CEC, AAC Chapter President

Pierre Rausch CEC, AAC Board of Directors

Scott Campbell, CC Recording Secretary

Maria Campbell, CEC Sergeant of Arms

Chad Durkin, Member

 


 

I would like to Congratulate Chef Tom Macrina National Secretary, Chef Bill Tillinghast Vice President Northeast. And our National President Chef Michael Ty. Congratulations to all and we wish them good leadership.

Dan D'Angelo CEC AAC
President
American Culinary Federation- Philadelphia Chapter

 


 

A Taste of History - On Sale Now!

To make room for new Season 3 DVDs, Chef Staib is offering the lowest price ever for the complete Season 1 DVDs!
When ordering, write "Season Wrap" in the message area. Discount will not appear online, it will be taken at the time of processing. Your card will only be charged the reduced rate plus shipping and handling.
Chef Walter Staib and his production crew have just finished filming season three of the Emmy Award winning show A Taste of History. The new episodes are in the editing room now and will premier this summer.

Regular Price: $29.95
Sale Price: $15
S & H: $3.50
The show airs nationwide on local PBS channels. Once the station finishes airing the current seasons, you may not be able to view them again. Bring home A Taste of History and make sure you can delight in the episodes of cooking and American history again and again!
When ordering online, don't forget to put "season wrap" in the message area. Discount will be taken after the order goes through at the time of processing. Your card will not be charged the full amount shown on the order form.
Order now at
www.citytavern.com

 


 

April Meeting 2011

 


 

2011 Presidents Ball at the Downtown Club, Philadelphia

 


 

2011 Second Annual Philly Cooks Event

Thu., April 14, 6 p.m., $35

The local chapter of the American Culinary Federation will be hosting a lineup of caterers, breweries, restaurants and entertainers for its second Philly Cooks Event at the Desmond Hotel. Victory and Philadelphia Brewing Co. will provide craft beer; local catering groups (Wild Blue, Crystal Rose, Tutto Sorrisi), restaurants (Ristorante Verona, Aneu, Desmond Hotel) and bakeries (Truly Custom Cakery, Desserts International) have the food covered. Tickets are a must, and proceeds go to several charities. Desmond Hotel, One Liberty Blvd., Malvern, 484-467-3096, acfphilly.com.  -   Philadelphia City Paper article

 


 


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DVCA 2011 President's Ball Menu
Placed Hors d'oeurves
Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries
Chef's Bounty of Seasonal Local Vegetable Preparations
Artisanal Domestic and European Cheeses
Dried Fruits, Nuts, Assorted Crackers and Sliced Baguettes
Chef's Selection of Butlered Hors d'oeurves
Spanish Tapas Station
Chef's Seafood Station

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Boston Lettuce Wedge and Heirloom Tomatoes
Champagne Vinaigrette

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Mixed Grill Trio
Petite Filet Mignon, Double Cut Lamb Chop, Roasted Pork Filet
Potato & Celery Root Puree, Wilted Spinach, Red Wine Demi Glace

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Viennese Dessert Room
Coffee Station

 


 

AWARD RECIPIENTS 2011
AT THE ACF PHILADELPHIA PRESIDENT'S BALL
FEBRUARY 27,2011

CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD
ANDRES MARIN CEC

PASTRY CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD
ROCCO LUGRINE CEPC

CHEF PROFESSIONALISM AWARD
JOSEPH GUDONIS

GERHART KOENNECKE AWARD
FRED ROBINSON CEC,AAC

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
THE RESTAURANT SCHOOL AT WALNUT HILL COLLEGE

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
CARL DEUTSCH CCC,CCE

STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
STEFAN KANDABAROW

PRESIDENT'S AWARD
TOM FRAIN ~CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY

PRESIDENT'S AWARDS FOR SERVICE AND DEDICATION TO THE CHAPTER
CINDY McCLURE CC
KERRI MARIN

 


 

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
TSU-HUNG LIU FOR RECEIVING A PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION FROM OUR
NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION, MICHAEL TY.

TSU-HUNG WORKS AT THE DESMOND HOTEL AND IS ATTENDING
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA IN HYDE PARK, NEW YORK.

 


 

National Office Elections

 


Bill Tillinghast MBA, CEC, AAC
2011 Candidate for Northeast Region Vice President
ACF Philadelphia Chapter Candidates Message

 


Thomas Macrina CEC, CCA, HGT, AAC
2011 Candidate for National Secretary
ACF Philadelphia Chapter Candidates Message
ACF Philadelphia Chapter Candidates Message
Canidate's Blog

 


 

Philly Cooks Event 2010

The First Annual Philly Cooks event took place on April 15th at the Desmond Hotel. We couldnt be more pleased by the successful outcome from the support of our Exhibitors and volunteers. We had over 200 people in attendance. The evening consisted of 19 exhibitors who supported the ACF, so we encourage you to support them:

Art Institute of Philadelphia AIPH
Chaddsford Winery
Wild Blue Creative Catering
Community College of Philadelphia
Restaurant School of Walnut Hill College
Buck Hotel
Madame Saito
Downingtown Country Club
Philadelphia Brewing Co.
One Village Coffee
Virago Bakery & Cafe
Desserts International
Crystal Rose Catering
Trader Joes
A. Esposito Inc.
Rose in Bloom Flowers
Hatfield Meats
Henny Penny
William Penn Inn
R L Shrieber
KP Kitchen Crafts
Meadowlands Country Club
Desmond Hotel & Conference Center












 

 

 

 

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