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Welcome to the website devoted to the Upper Michigan Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.  Also, check out the myspace page devoted to our chapter:( www.myspace.com/upchefs )

  

CHEF ERIC VILLEGAS TO VISIT U.P.

Michigan Chef, Author and TV host Eric Villegas will be at several Upper Michigan libraries in May to promote his new CookBook "Fork in the Road". The book is based on his award winning PBS cooking show featuring Michigan recipes and ingredients. Chef Eric will be doing a cooking demonstration as well as  signing copies of his book in :

 

Alpena Public Library 2pm Sunday May 18th

 

St.Ignace Public Library 6pm Monday

 May 19th

 

Bayliss Public Library (Sault Ste.Marie)       6pm Tuesday May 20th

 

Escanaba Public Library 6pm Wednesday May 21st

 

 

TOP CHEF at the PUB

 

* Pacino's Pub in Escanaba hosts the TOP CHEF "Fan Club". Every Wednesday night at 9:30 meet downstairs in the Pub to watch the newest episode of Bravo's Top Chef. Chef Robin will have Drink and Pizza specials as well as complimentary appetizers at 11:00. Pacino's is located in the Best Western 2635 Ludington Street  in Escanaba (789-0712)

 

    CHEF'S CHALLENGE

 

The first annual Chef's Challenge took place April 26 -27 at Shanty Creek in Bellaire, MI. Two teams from the U.P. were present and represented well. NMU's Hospitality Management students and The Island Resort and Casino were both on hand to participate. The winning chef team of the 4 "North" representatives was Chef Kyle Marshall of Red Mesa Grill. Chef David Hathaway of Wynngate Country Club took top honors of the 3 "South" participants. The two top teams competed Sunday in an Iron Chef type Showdown with Chef Kyle Marshall taking the bragging rights of Top Chef in Michigan. Congratulation and thanks to all who took part. Kudos the the student helpers. Without them many of the teams would have crumbled!!

 

* The last week of April each year has been designated as Springtime Splendor Week throughout Michigan. This will be the theme for a fundraising event (FLIER)  for Challenge Mountain  (www.challengemtn.org) at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, MI.  (www.shantycreek.com).  By March 21 Michigan chefs must submit recipes featuring Michigan products and wines/microbrews. Of these entries 4 "North" and 4 "South" 3-person chef teams will be selected to participate in the event. One team from each region will be voted into an Iron Chef Style Competition to determine the Michigan's Chef Challenge Champion. If interested or for more information check out the developing website at www.chefs-challenge.com .  

 

 

 

     

 

 

 CULINARY SECRETS COMPETION/

REINHART FOOD SHOW

 

Congratulations to Chef Nathan Mileski of NMU who successfully defended his title as Culinary Secrets Champion. The competion is a friendly, fun, and stressful cooking battle between 8 chefs. It is a Mystery Basket style competition utilizing the vendors and their offerings, the best way possible, in 30 minutes. 2nd place was awarded to The Island Resort and Casino's Chef Todd LaFave. Chef James Blackmon of Koinonia Cafe earned 3rd. Other competitors included Chefs Chris Kibit, Bradley Pepin, Jeremy Pomeroy, Chadd Wellman and Daniel Zdroik.

 

     MAY MEETING

 

Chef Kelly Johnson has offered to host May's Chapter meeting in Nonna Lisa's Restaurant in Mackinaw City. She plans to do an educational presentation on exotic/rare fruits and vegetables.Chef Kelly has recently relocated from Drummond Island and remains an active member in our chapter. Stay tuned for updates..

 

 

*Good luck to C.O.Y. nominees: Chef Derek Estes, Chef James Blackmon, Chef Michael Chapman and Chef Jeremy Pomeroy. The honors will be presented in June at the Chef of the Year Dinner at the Island Resort and Casino. Current C.O.Y. Gina Rodegheiro will be hosting(hostessing?) and promises a spectacular evening of food and wine.

 

 

*A number of us are preparing to take the practical exam. I have contacted Chef Jeff Igel at Appleton's Fox Valley Technical College, May 21 & 22 are the next dates FVTC will be hosting practical exams. It is a great facility with very friendly proctars. GET MOTIVATED!

 

*ACFUPCHEFS is now linked with and can be  found on www.absolutemichigan.com  (Absolute Michigan is "All Michigan, All the Time" - a collection of links, features, news and information about the state of Michigan made better every day by real folks. Visit a ton of other honest-to-goodness Michigan web sites, and enjoy the best site for the Great Lakes State! )

 

 

 

 

 



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