1-2:30 PM
"HOW TO MAKE IT” CAREER SEMINAR
Rising star chefs will appear with their celebrity chef mentors. The protégés will discuss lessons learned from their mentors, while the celebrity chefs will explain why the protégés stood out in their kitchens. This seminar gives chefs, cooks, and culinary students the opportunity to learn how to advance their careers and to discuss the difficulties and rewards of the industry.

Panelists:

Norman Van Aken Chef/Owner | Norman’s - Coral Gables, Orlando and LA, and Mundo

Arthur Artiles Chef de Cuisine | Mundo - Coral Gables

Daniel Boulud Chef/Owner | Daniel, Café Boulud - NY and Palm Beach, db Bistro Moderne

Zach Bell Chef de Cuisine | Café Boulud - Palm Beach

Douglas Rodriguez Chef/Owner | OLA Miami and NY, Alma de Cuba, Deseo

Jose Garces Executive Chef | Alma de Cuba, El Vez

Cindy Hutson Chef/Owner | Ortanique - Miami, Washington, DC and Las Vegas, Bogwalk, Copra

Sara Mair Chef de Cuisine | Ortanique - Miami

Friday, February 25, 2005

3-4 PM
MEET THE MASTERS
Successes in the restaurant industry are few and far between, but there are a handful of chefs and restaurateurs who have established profitable business empires. These masters of the culinary universe are household names. They have expanded upon the traditional restaurant business plan and have developed multiple operations, cookbooks, and other consumer products, all bearing a celebrity chef or restaurant brand name. During this interactive discussion between leading restaurateurs, participants will learn about the process of building and marketing a winning brand.

Panelists:

Danny Meyer President | Union Square Hospitality Group

Drew Nieporent President | Myriad Restaurant Group

Jeffrey Chodorow Co-owner | China Grill Management

Moderator:

Antoinette Bruno CEO | StarChefs.com