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Epicureans March 2019 Upcoming The President’s Message Hello to all my fellow members and enthusiasts. We had an amazing meeting this February at The Draft Room Meetings & located in the New Labatt Brew House. A five course pairing that not only showcased the foods of the Buffalo Events: region, but also highlighted the versatility and depth of flavors craft beers offer the pallet. Thank you to our keynote speaker William Keith, Director of Project management of BHS Foodservice Solutions for his colloquium. Also ACF of Greater Buffalo a large Thank-You to the GM Brian Tierney, Executive Chef Ron Kubiak, and Senior Bar Manager James Czora all with Labatt Brew house for the amazing service and spot on pairing of delicious foods and beer. My favorite NEXT SOCIAL was the soft doughy pretzel with a perfect, thick crust accompanied by a whole grain mustard, a perfect culinary MEETING amalgamation! Well it’s almost spring, I think I can feel it. Can’t wait to get outside at the Beer Garden located on the Labatt house property. Even though it feels like it’ll never get here thank goodness for fun events and GREAT FOOD!! This region is not only known for spicy wings, beef on weck and sponge candy, but as a Buffalo local you can choose from an arsenal of delicious restaurants any day of the week. To satisfy what craves you, there are a gamut of food trends that leave the taste buds dripping Buffalo never ceases to amaze. From late night foods, food trucks, micro BHS FOODSERVICE beer emporiums, Thai, Polish, Lebanese, Indian, on and on and on. As a life- time Buffalonian I pride my report of SOLUTIONS this fine area, with all the great tastes it provides. 375 COMMERCE DR. This year The ACF of Greater Buffalo is at it again with the 13th annual Taste of Culinary event on April 7, 2019. AMHERST, NY 14228 This event has become one of Western New York’s premier tasting experiences. We are excited to partner again with 716.691.8080 EXT. 3042 Erie Community College, North Campus, after an extremely successful event last year. Be sure to not only get your tickets (at only $35 a ticket, gets you UNLIMITED samples) but we offer you to invite participants or participate MONDAY, MARCH 4TH in this opportunity and showcase the culinary professionalism in our area. As restaurants, country clubs, schools, wineries, breweries offer products and/or services. Come be the judge and cast your vote for people’s choice! http:// AT 6:00 PM tasteofculinary.com/ PLEASE RSVP BY MARCH 1ST The month of March has two exciting events for our members to attend, the monthly social meeting on the 4th which TO ROB LUKASIK will be once again hosted by BHS, and this year’s CFSA Dinner at the Saturn Club on the 18th. 270-5254 OR [email protected] March 4th will be a free event! Be sure to mark it on your calendar and call in or e-mail your RSVPs today! Turbo Chef (Rapid cooking equipment) and VitaMix will be highlighted with demos for each on how to us and prepare the BUSINESS CASUAL/CHEFS WHITES toppings to make your own PIZZA BAR. There will be a photographer to offer digital free headshots. Refreshments PREFERRED FOR MEETINGS – NO JEANS to include Sparkling water by Vero water systems, beer, wine, soda, and wine slushies. Jeff Carragher from Link2 will be doing a 25-minute presentation of cook-chill technology. All in attendance will receive a gift bag full of goodies, and we will have a dozen give-a-ways throughout and during the event as well our 50/50 cash raffle with a Reservations are needed to assist grand prize at 7:15pm. RSVPs due March 1st to Rob Lukasik. our meeting facilities to better serve the amount of people attending– please be professional and make reservations in advance! This Year’s CFSA dinner at the Saturn Club will be held on Monday 18th of March. Chef Mark Wright CEC, AAC will be honored with the prestigious Gold Medal, an honor well deserved. He not only the Chair of the American Academy of Chefs but is involved in the local NY061 Chapter ceaselessly! We are all so proud and honored to be involved with his passion and drive for this industry. Menu for this dinner prepared by Executive Chef Michael Ferraro includes Artisan cheese and fruit display, Artichoke Francaise Station, passed-fire braised chicken pineapple crostini with chipotle aioli, Applewood smoked bacon wrapped scallops, Duck Confit and Frisee salad with pickled carrots, gruyere crisps, and a honey pear vinaigrette. The entrée will consist of Tenderloin of beef with a Lobster and Inside: shrimp cake topped with a Lemon aioli, Caulilini and roasted tomato medley and pommes fondant. RSVPs will be Officers and Board ....................... 2 due March 8th to Monte Dolce. Save the Date .............................. 3 I hope to see everyone at the March Social meeting, on March 4th 2019 at 6pm at BHS Foodservice solutions. Help Wanted ................................ 3 Culinary Quiz ............................... 5 Sincerely yours, Social Meeting Photos .................. 8 Dorothy Morton, CPC, CFSP Fine Restaurants, Neal Plazio, CEC Hotels, Institutions, Clubs, Pizzerias, 2018 Colleges, & Schools 2019 in the WNY Area Board of Directors 530 Bailey Avenue • Buffalo, NY 14206 (716) 823-6600 • 1-888-823-4200 Fax (716) 823-1718 Founder Epicurean Editor in Chief ASK FOR: Angelo E. Pefanis, CCE/AAC/CFE Robert Lukasik Mr. “T” John Kencik Tim Biddle Philip Tarantino Mike Bova Bobby Orzechowski Tim English Mark Christy H: 716-835-0444 Erie Community College Kevin Heping Liu James Sitarek H: 491-9131 Serving only the FINEST Chairman of the Board E: [email protected] Specialty Produce Unipro - Pro*Act Distributor Jackie Bamrick Erie Community College Junior Board Member Lunch Jaime Graves Est. 1965 Dinner H: 361-1473 W: 716-851-1035 Take-Out E: [email protected] UB Campus Dining and Shops Banquets Restaurant & Banquet Facility Catering C: (607) 346-4370 Award Winning President (716) 825-3675 Wine List E: sapphirestar@[email protected] 3785 South Park Ave., Blasdell, NY Gluten-Free Dorothy Morton www.iliodipaolos.com Menu BHS Foodservice Solutions Take-out Associate Members Banquets W: 691-8080 Ext. 3042 Ted Kavanagh [email protected] Sysco Foodservice Vice President C: (716) 417-3999 Jane Cook E: [email protected] This Little Pig C: 716-480-2392 Sabrina Faso E: [email protected] Niagara Falls Culinary Institute Secretary [email protected] J. H. Dodman Co., Inc. Jean White Appointed Positions Fine Meat Products 716-903-6240 Buffalo, New York Certification ..................Mark Wright, CEC/AAC [email protected] Erie Community College - North Campus (716) 854-3286 • Fax 854-1718 H: 716-826-7054 W: 716-270-5256 Treasurer E: [email protected] Ben Loomis, CEC Niagara Falls Culinary Institute Historian ....................... John Matwijkow, CCE NFCI/Unique Culinary Concepts C: (845) 544-3092 H: 716-775-0365 W: 716-614-6482 Palmer’s is New York’s oldest E: [email protected] family-owned and operated, C: 716-574-0209 F: 716-614-6833 full-lineHere! food service distributor. E: [email protected] 800-888-3474 Sergeant-at-Arms www.palmerfoods.com Monte Dolce Education Chairperson ................. Monte Dolce C: 716-604-8881 C: 716-604-8881 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Directors-at-Large Social Chairperson ...................Phyllis Venezia Joe Piazza, CEC H: 716-699-2223 E: [email protected] CC of Buffalo Executive Chef [email protected] ORGANIC Robert Lukasik Erie Community College TOP QUALITY H: 491-9131 E: [email protected] LOCALLY GROWN Nathan R. Koscielski, CCE Niagara Falls Culinary Institute Articles and information for the newsletter are subject to editing BETSIE MENCHETTI and condensation. Because of the limited space in the newsletter, [email protected] C: (716) 417-4468 we are not always able to publish all articles and information. E: [email protected] In addition, use of articles and information without express permission of the ACF of Greater Buffalo is strictly prohibited. MetroMicros.com PAGE 2 Neal Plazio, CEC Save the Date Upcoming Events TASTE OF CULINARY 2019 BOARD MEMBERS SOCIAL MEETING Sunday, April 7 Monday March 4th, 2019 6:00pm Chaired by Joe Piazza BHS Foodservice Solutions Co-Chaired by Ted Kavanagh PLEASE NOTE THE BOARD MEETINGS 375 Commerce Drive, Buffalo, NY 14228 Suny Erie Community College 6205 Main St. Williamsville, NY 14221 WILL BE HELD EACH MONTH BEFORE CFSA AWARDS DINNER THE REGULAR SCHEDULED MONTHLY Monday March 18th, 2019 CULINARY SALON The Saturn Club Friday and Saturday ACF MEETINGS AT 5 PM. 977 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 April 27th & 28th,2019 NFCI Niagara Falls Culinary Institute 28 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303 FAX: (716) 893-6466 SAVE THE DATE: 1-800-338-5011 APRIL SOCIAL MEETING E-mail: [email protected] Installations • Repairs ACF ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT There will be no Social Meeting Service Contracts • Parts due to Taste of Culinary Mon. July 29, 2019 Commercial Kitchen Equipment Glen Oaks Golf Club Buffalo’s Expert Service Technicians, Inc. 3003 Genesee Street • Buffalo, New York 14225 • 893-6464 HELP WANTED Please Note Directions on How to Join the ACF Online: Please contact Rob Lukasik- [email protected] if your facility is in need of employees. 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