Atlantic Shores “Foodie Judges” Award Scholarships to Culinary Institute of VA Students

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Feb. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Culinary Institute of Virginia students Jacob Dickerson and Jeremy Mutchler and are joined by Atlantic Shores Executive Chef Eric Doarnberger in celebrating their first-place win in the 2015 “Taste of the Good Life” competition.

On January 16, fine-food-fan residents from Atlantic Shores Retirement Community used their discerning palates to serve as judges for a fast-paced, head-on competition pitting 10 Culinary Institute of Virginia student teams against each other to create the most wildly unique hors d’oeuvres, including a special “mystery basket” ingredient from the Institute’s new hydroponic garden.

To support the next generation of chefs, Atlantic Shores awarded a total of $4,500 in cash scholarships for the top three winning culinary teams. This cross-generational culinary event gave passionate students the chance to compete for real world diners, and the opportunity to see their patron’s reactions.

Known for their nouveau-senior cuisine, Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach creates cutting-edge dishes to satisfy the demanding palates of today’s sophisticated, “foodie” retirees. The community has three dining outlets, and an experienced staff of food and beverage professionals that create high-quality dishes for daily meals, snacks and on-site catered events for 650 Atlantic Shores residents and their guests. www.atlanticshoresliving.com