7th Annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress - Press

"The 7th Annual International Chef's Congress took the culinary scene by storm as it swept through New York City for a three-day convention hosting numerous cooking demonstrations, competitions, discussion panels, and classes." more

"I recently had the pleasure of attending StarChefs.com's 7th Annual International Chef's Congress, whose theme this year was "Origins and Frontiers." Besides getting to meet some amazing talent in the food industry, I also got to sit on a panel with some great minds: Chefs John Besh and Sat Bains (of Besh Restaurant Group and Restaurant Sat Bains, respectively)." more

"From the International Pastry Competition, pastry pop-up restaurants by Michael Laiskonis and Dominique Ansel, and sweet food carts from Damien Herrgott and Katzie Guy-Hamilton, to a heated panel discussion on The State of the Pastry Industry Today and a demo from Michelin three-star pastry chef Angela Pinkerton, no sweet tooth could have possibly gone unsatisfied." more

"Award winning chefs from US and international top restaurants, food critics, cookbook authors, sommeliers and mixologists rounded out a program that promised to explore "Origins and Frontiers: The Archaeology of Modern Cuisine." more

"Highlights From the Savory Side of the International Chefs Congress" more

"The tension between tradition and innovation is challenging a lot of chefs these days…this became obvious to me last week when attending the Starchefs Congress, an international summit of culinary minds who come together to look at the latest kitchen equipment." more

"Toward the afternoon, Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Morimoto and his Chef de Cuisine of Morimoto NY break down a whole Japanese farm-raised tuna." more

"The day was divided into small room demos and hands-on workshops and Main Stage events, which were hosted by the entertaining brothers from Charleston, S.C., Ted and Matt Lee." more

"StarChefs ICC is a blast on many levels. One of the most compelling is the people attending, whether presenters, contestants or attendees." more

"The country's best sommeliers showed up in force to test their somm skills in a number of ways, including 1) blind tasting 2) wine and cheese pairing on the spot and 3) trivia!" more

"Day three of the competition featured three finalists from an initial group of 20 pastry chefs. The finalists were Jennifer Yee (formerly of SHO Shaun Hergott) Aya Fukai (Waldorf Astoria Chicago ) and Salvatore Martone (L'atelier de Joel Robuchon)." more

"The International Chefs Congress was held at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC from Sep 30-Oct 2."" more

"There were plenty of traditional food products like olive oil and wine to taste but on the other side seriously amped up techno toys…" more

"Though the three-day event happening September 30-October 2 is largely catered toward industry members, die-hard kitchen enthusiasts will have access to the main stage presentations (featuring the likes of Masaharu Morimoto,Morimoto" more

"Dominique Ansel is just one of the NYC-based chefs holding workshops at this year's StarChefs ICC event" more

"The 3rd Annual StarChefs.com 'Somm Slam'…is a serious wine and food pairing competition which tests the skills of the professional sommelier" more

"This year's [3rd Annual StarChefs.com Somm Slam] will challenge 12 competitors in high pressure blind tastings and a game-show style Q&A format" more

"Had you told the native Baltimorean Antoinette Bruno…that she would be one of the most influential people in the culinary world she might have looked at you like you were crazy." more

"Star Chefs is including a cocktailian splendor this year, my friend Gary Regan will be in attendance along with Dave Wondrich… and Dave Arnold who is one of the pre-eminent mad scientists at the bar." more

"In addition to main-stage presentations from Sat Bains, Mario Batali, Sean Brock, Alex Stupak, and New York's new dough-slinging neighbor Elizabeth Falkner ... of food carts, most operated by venerable visiting chefs like Paul Qui and Richard Blais." more

"Antoinette Bruno: Mark and Francis welcome Antoinette Bruno on the show to discuss the Star Chefs International Chefs Congress. Star Chefs ICC is one of a kind, and it's back: a three-day culinary symposium" more

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"Once again at ICC '12, savory gets top billing, with three days of programming that range from the most essential techniques to the most extraordinary, ambitious concepts." more

"Last year's competition, won by Ramon Perez, was a blast! This year's competition…  promises to be just as exciting. Don't miss it!" more

"Mark Your Calendar: Sunday, September 30, to Tuesday, October 2. Starchefs.com presents its Seventh Annual International Chefs Congress." more

"(Interview) CEO and Editor In Chief of StarChef.com, Antoinette Bruno, breaks down the 3rd Annual International Pastry Competition at the 7th Annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress" more

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"Chefs and restaurant pros across the country and beyond are getting ready for the most thrilling industry food event of the year: the 7th Annual Starchefs.com International Chefs Congress, September 30 to October 2 at the Park Avenue Armory." more

"Katsuya Fukushima, chef of Penn Quarter's hotly anticipated ramen restaurant and izakaya Daikaya, will be participating in a pop-up restaurant at the industry symposium International Chefs Congress in a couple months." more

"StarChefs.com is putting on its seventh annual International Culinary Congress at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City this Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. This year, the event is adding something extra-special: sweet and savory pop-ups and food carts." more

"This autumn New York City will host the 7th annual International Chef's Congress, an event that brings together 90 of the most innovative chefs from around the world." more

"StarChefs 2012 Chef's Congress Will Feature Ricker, Falkner, Batali" more