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Just Announced! Join us on July 27, 2025, for the Hot Kitchen & Culinary Arts Competition Seminar with 9-time Olympic Gold Medalist Steve Jilleba CMC CCE, AAC, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino! This intensive one-day workshop will help attendees gain expert insights into current culinary trends, competition rules, judging criteria, presentation techniques, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of America's most decorated culinary competitors! Find more details and register at shorturl.at/3j1Ot.

In the January/February issue of National Culinary Review, Jeffrey Spear explores the evolution of Peking Duck. From imperial delicacy to modern menu staple, Spear spoke with Chef Eric Greenspan and industry expert Joseph Jurgielewicz III about duck's growing popularity beyond traditional preparations. Read "The Allure & Versatility of Peking Duck" at tinyurl.com/3kknt4v5. ??

?? The ACF National Convention Agenda is LIVE! Get ready for an action-packed week in Las Vegas—our full agenda is now available! From inspiring general sessions to demos, workshops, thrilling competitions, and networking events, this is your ultimate chance to level up your culinary career. ?? Save up to $100 with Advanced Pricing—deadline June 15! ?? View the agenda & start planning your experience now! ??https://lnkd.in/eFjk9ccw #ACFNationalConvention #ACFChefs #CulinaryExcellence #VegasBound

Join us TODAY at 2:00 PM for ACF Chef’s Table Webinar Series: The New Certified Master Chef Exam featuring J. Kevin Walker, CMC, AAC, President of The American Master Chefs' Order! Get exclusive insights on the updated CMC exam structure, evaluation criteria, and essential skills for success directly from one of our industry's top experts. Whether pursuing certification or expanding your culinary knowledge, this webinar is an invaluable opportunity for all culinary professionals. Register now at shorturl.at/t54Mp!

Celebrate Women's Pizza Month today at 2 PM EST during our ACF Chef's Table Webinar Series: The Evolution and Interplay of Pizza Styles Sponsored by Fontanini Foods, LLC! Join stephanie swane of Modernist Cuisine as she explores pizza's evolution from Italian origins to becoming a global phenomenon. Discover regional styles and cultural influences that shaped this beloved food. Perfect for pizza lovers and culinary pros alike! Register at rb.gy/otzqtc!

Meet Executive Pastry Chef Mac Daniel Dimla, the innovative force behind the exquisite bean-to-bar chocolate program at the two Michelin-starred restaurant Providence in Los Angeles, California. From carefully sourcing cacao beans to crafting stunning chocolate desserts (pictured), Chef Dimla?transforms fine-dining desserts through his meticulous technique and sustainable practices. Read more about Chef Dimla in "Cacao Crusader" in the January/February 2025 issue of National Culinary Review at rb.gy/kuhwyf. ??????

Did you miss the ACF Chef’s Table Webinar Series: All Souls Are Not the Same last week? No problem! You can watch the entire webinar for free on the ACF Online Learning Center (OLC) and earn a Continuing Education Hour (CEH) after it's over! Head to the ACF Online Learning Center now at shorturl.at/OVA0G!

The ACF Chefs of Milwaukee chapter is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of culinary talent! Under President Joe Parajecki. MMC, this American Culinary Federation Chapter, hosts an annual Kids Culinary Summer Camp for over 100 young chefs, partners with ACF-accredited trade schools, and so much more. Read up on what your fellow ACF Chefs of Milwaukee are up to in the latest Chapter Close-Up in the National Culinary Review at rb.gy/d5stoj!

In the latest National Culinary Review, we explore AI's impact on product development, restaurant labor challenges, and the evolution of culinary education, with insights from ACF Chef Charles Hayes (VP of Culinary Innovation at Deli Star Corp and RCA President), ACF Chef Jeffrey Quasha, CEC, CCA, AAC (Senior Director of Culinary Innovation at Morrison Healthcare) and ACF Chef Paul Sorgule, MS, AAC (founder of Harvest America Ventures). Read "State of the Industry: Industry experts weigh in on the key issues & challenges shaping the future of foodservice" at tinyurl.com/2m8v865v. ?????????