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American Culinary Federation, Monterey Bay Chapter to Hold 30th Annual Chef of the Year Dinner and President's Ball

February 26, 2004

WHO:

American Culinary Federation (ACF), Monterey Bay Chapter

WHAT:

The 30th Annual "Chef of the Year" Dinner and President's Ball. Members of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the ACF will recognize an esteemed peer with the prestigious "Chef of the Year" Award. Bert P. Cutino, Certified Executive Chef (CEC), American Academy of Chefs (AAC), and past ACF National Chef of the Year (1988), will honor the individual who has shown outstanding dedication to members of the ACF, the culinary profession and the community.

Also that evening, a distinguished guest will be the Honorable Leon Panetta, former White House Chief of Staff. The evening program will include commendations from Congressman Sam Farr, California State Senator Bruce McPherson, local city mayors and other dignitaries who will be in attendance. The event will be complemented with fine wine and food.

WHEN:

Sunday, March 21, 2004
Reception begins at 6:00 p.m. with Awards and Dinner to follow.

WHERE:

The Marriott Hotel
350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
Host: Executive Chef Juan Baptista

COST:

$75.00 per person for ACF members
$90.00 per person for non-members

RESERVATIONS:

Mail check with all guests' names to:
ACF, Monterey Bay Chapter, P.O. Box 7034, Carmel, CA 93921
For further information or questions, please call:
Chef Giacomo Stoltz, CEC at 831-601-2433