The American Academy of Chefs 2013 Western Regional Conference Academy Events

Coeur d’Alene Resort, Idaho
April 12–15, 2013

Saturday, April 13

  • 8:30–9:30 a.m.: AAC Fellow’s meeting
  • 2:30–3:30 p.m.: AAC Culinary Demonstration

Sunday, April 14, 2013

  • 7 p.m.: AAC Dinner

Dates and times are tentative and subject to change.

Adam Hegsted
Adam Hegsted
Coeur d'Alene Resort
Coeur d’Alene Resort

Experience Culinary Excellence at the 2013 Western Regional Academy Dinner

Join us on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Casino as Executive Chef Adam R. Hegsted and his culinary team prepare an amazing menu. Tickets are only $125 per person and can be purchased with your online registration or by calling the Academy national office at (904) 484-0202. Please note, if you have already registered for the conference, you will need to call to add your dinner reservation.


David Knickrehm
David Knickrehm, CEC, AAC

AAC Demo - The Art of Idaho Potatoes

Monday, April 15, 2013
12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m.

The Art of Cooking is a 60-minute cooking demonstration by AAC Fellows from the region, emphasizing their own culinary forte assisted by a student culinarian. Presented by: David Knickrehm, CEC, AAC. Chef Knickrehm is President at the ACF/Idaho Chefs de Cuisine Chapter and is Executive Chef at Bella Aquila Restaurant located along the Boise River.