Nominate the 2012 Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame
January 2012
Help write culinary history by nominating today
Who: Epicurean experts, food and beverage connoisseurs, and the general public are invited to nominate their favorite local chefs and restaurateurs.
What: Scottsdale League for the Arts (SLA), the non-profit organization behind the 34th Annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, invites you to nominate your favorite chefs, restaurants and restaurateurs for the esteemed Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. Past winners have risen to culinary super stardom, such as James Beard Award-Winning Chefs Christopher Gross and Robert McGrath. This prestigious award honors culinary forward-thinkers as well as movers-and-shakers for their dedicated passion and contributions to the realm of culinary arts. Final award winners will be selected by the public who will vote from the slate of nominees, and will be announced the night of the event. Nominate one individual or restaurant in each of the following categories:
Chef Extraordinaire: Outstanding chef who continues to distinguish his or her self with innovative, quality cuisine. Qualifications: Must currently operate in a venue located in Arizona. Must have been a chef for at least 5 years.
Pastry Chef Extraordinaire: Outstanding pastry chef who continues to distinguish his or her self with innovative, quality pastries. Qualifications: Must currently operate in a venue located in Arizona. Must have been a pastry chef for at least 5 years.
Exceptional Establishment: An acclaimed restaurant or restaurant group that has sustained a following, created a unique ambiance, and put Arizona on the culinary map. Qualifications: Must have at least one establishment in Arizona.
Chefs and restaurants will be inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival’s annual, invitation-only event at Le Cordon Bleu on Tuesday, April 17th at 7:00 PM.
How to Vote: Submit your nominations to vote@scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org by February 15th, 2012. Submissions should include (1) nominating category, (2) first and last name of chef, (3) name of restaurant.
For more information visit www.ScottsdaleFest.org/event/arizona-culinary-hall-of-fame
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