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Just 2 days away! – Culinary Scholarships Are Key Ingredient in Competition

Presented by Adonia, Perrier, Stubbs & Beef Council Winners Recipes to be Sampled at Winterfest White Party

FORT LAUDERDALE (Broward County), FL – Culinary students from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale will be competing for tasty prizes awarded by Adonia, Perrier, Stubbs & Beef Council in conjunction with the Gray Robinson, P.A. Winterfest White Party. The cook-off and judging is on Friday, September 14, beginning at 9:30am, in the college’s culinary kitchens at, 1650 SE 17 Street, Ft. Lauderdale. Students will be preparing original recipes containing a variety of products in one of five categories: Small Bites, Beef Entry, Sliders, Dessert and Beverage.

Judging the event are: Belkys Nerey – WSVN News Anchor and “A Bite with Belkys” Segment Ashley Hughes – Beef Council Danilo Zecchin – Ciao Bella Executive Chef Jack Kane – Chef / Director of Culinary School at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Ralph Pagano – Celebrity Chef

“Perrier is back again along with our new sponsors Adonia, Stubbs and Beef Council to support Winterfest this year,” says Tammy Gail, Floridata, representing the prize money supporters. “We are especially excited to be working with The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in this year’s culinary competition and look forward to supporting these students towards their advancement in culinary education.”

A total of $2900 in cash and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Students must be currently enrolled and in good standing at The Art Institute. All First Place Winners will present their winning recipes at the Gray Robinson, PA Winterfest White Party at the Harbor Beach Marriott, Friday, November 2nd.

For additional information, please call the Winterfest office at (954)767-0686.

About Winterfest, Inc. Winterfest is a Florida not-for-profit organization based in Broward County that produces a variety of events including the free public event known as "The World’s Most Watched Boat Parade." Millions via television and approximately one million spectators view the Parade on the 12-mile route. Winterfest also hosts annual events to enhance the community’s image and provide unique, wholesome family entertainment. For more information on Winterfest, please contact the office at (954) 767- 0686 or their website: www.winterfestparade.com.

About CIAO BELLA® Ciao Bella, America’s most stylish dessert brand, began in New York’s Little Italy and has been tempting taste buds for almost three decades. Beyond ordinary, Ciao Bella’s indulgent collection of gelato, sorbet and new Greek frozen yogurt offers an unparalleled dessert experience by relying on a chef-inspired blend of naturally intense ingredients and a passion for evoking delight in every frozen bite. Offering unique and intense flavors like Blood Orange Sorbet, Key Lime Graham Cracker Gelato and Raspberry Greek Frozen Yogurt, Ciao Bella uses only the most select and pure ingredients, resulting in mouth-watering frozen treats that embody both classic Italy and modern America. The brand has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and on AOL’s home page for its captivating creations. www.ciaobellagelato.com

About Stubb's Legendary Kitchen Austin, Texas-based Stubbs Legendary Kitchen is the maker of Stubb’s, the #1 premium Bar-B-Q sauces, rubs and marinades in the country, and are available nationwide. All Stubb’s products are all-natural and gluten free and have garnered praise from publications such as Women’s Day, Cook's Illustrated, Men’s Fitness and the book Eat This, Not That, by David Zinczenko. Stubb’s roots are in the iconic Stubb's Restaurant and live music venue that started in 1968 in Lubbock, Texas and is now located in Austin, Texas. For more information, go to www.stubbsbbq.com

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 offered at over 35 Art Institutes schools. Programs, credential levels, technology, and scheduling options vary by school. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Several institutions of The Art Institutes system are campuses of South University or Argosy University. Administrative office: 210 Sixth Avenue, 33rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 ©2012 The Art Institutes International LLC. OH Registration # 04-01-1698B; AC0165, AC0080; Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 1287, 3427, 3110, 2581.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is located at 1799 S.E. 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/fort-lauderdale or call 800.275.7603.

The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of more than 45 schools located throughout North America. The Art Institutes schools provide an important source for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes system are campuses of South University. See aiprograms.info for program duration, tuition, fees, and other costs, median debt, federal salary data, alumni success, and other important information. Licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 1287.