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American Academy of Chefs Dinner
The Orlando World Center Marriott was the setting for the 38th Annual
Induction Dinner of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC). This
year’s dinner featured a Caviar & Crab—Tin of Sin
prepared by Chef Patrick O’Connell as the first course.
O’Connell, proprietor of The Inn at Little Washington, Washington,
Va., is the 2009 AAC Culinary Hall of Fame Celebrated Chef. Jon
Espelage, executive chef at the Orlando World Center Marriott, presented
a menu worthy of the high standards of the Academy.
The evening was full of celebration, good friends and fine
dining.
Patrick O’Connell—Celebrated Chef
The American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the honor society of the
American Culinary Federation (ACF), inducted Patrick
O’Connell into the acclaimed AAC Culinary Hall of Fame as a
Celebrated Chef. O’Connell accepted the award during a formal
ceremony and dinner at the 2009 ACF National Convention held at the
Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Fla., July 10.
The American Academy of Chefs Culinary Hall of Fame Committee
recognizes individuals for their outstanding achievements in the
culinary industry by choosing them for induction into the Culinary Hall
of Fame as Celebrated Chefs.
Recipients of this honor are trendsetters in the industry and have
distinguished themselves in the culinary world. These individuals are
nationally and/or internationally recognized through print and/or live
media for their contributions to the profession. They are culinary icons
and continue to serve as role models by mentoring and providing support
to future culinarians.
2009 AAC Election Results
The AAC is pleased to announce the results of the National AAC Chair
& National Vice Chair elections. Thomas J. Macrina, CEC, CCA, AAC,
remains National AAC Chair and Stafford T. DeCambra, CEC, CCE, CCA, AAC,
remains National AAC Vice Chair for another term from July 2009 to July 2011.
