Students of The International Culinary School Win Big at Las Vegas Culinary Challenge

March 5, 2008 - PRLog -- SAN DIEGO, CA - Students of The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – San Diego won numerous honors at the 9th Annual Las Vegas Culinary Challenge at the International Restaurant Show on February 26 and 27.  Seven students competed against seasoned industry professionals in challenging categories ranging from hot food presentations to cake decorating.  Of the seven entrants, four were awarded Bronze Medals, one was awarded a Silver Medal, and two were awarded Certificates of Professional Achievement.

The Las Vegas Culinary Challenge is a two-day professional grade competition held during the International Restaurant Show in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Participants have the opportunity to impress American Culinary Federation (ACF) Master Chefs, who attend as judges, with their culinary creations in cake decorating, flat iron steak, carving, fish with salad, veal rack and pastry masterpiece competitions.  

Chef Mark Sullivan, Academic Director of Culinary Arts at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – San Diego said, “This is an outstanding result for a superb effort especially when you consider that this is not a student competition but a full fledged PROFESSIONAL level exhibition.  Our heartiest congratulations go to the team and all who supported them in this award winning initiative.”

About The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes

The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is North America’s largest system of culinary programs with over 30 locations.  The course offerings have been redesigned to expand the international focus, introducing students to an increased number of world cuisines.

Based on classical Escoffier, Asian and Latin culinary techniques, with an emphasis on progressive trends and practices, the schools’ curriculum are designed to develop and sharpen fundamental cooking techniques and professional skills and introduce a variety of international cuisines.  Internships, student-run school restaurants, guest lectures and Web-based seminars, and study abroad programs help broaden the scope of learning for students.

Program offerings vary at each school. Prospective students should check the course offerings at The Art Institute school they are interested in attending before enrolling. To learn more about The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/culinary or www.exploreculinary.com.

About The Art Institute of California – San Diego

The Art Institute of California – San Diego is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

Website: artinstitutes.edu/sandiego