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Olivier Desaintmartin on 6abc News

Chef Olivier Desaintmartin gives a tour of Zinc Restaurant in Philadelphia.

Master Chefs 2009 Meeting

The North American - Canadian Chapter of the Maitres Cuisiniers de France is holding its 2009 Annual General Meeting at Cincinnati's Hilton Netherlands Plaza on June 1st 2009. With Jean-Robert de Cavel as the ultimate Host, and the assistance of The Midwest Culinary Institute, the reception is sure to be a ...

Didier Leroy Awarded Maître Cuisinier de France

The top-tier Toronto chef Didier Leroy has been awarded the prestigious title Maître Cuisinier de France. Leroy joins the ranks of 350 international chefs honoured by France for contributing to the tradition of French gastronomy. As the first one bestowed in English Canada, Leroy’s award marks one more feather in ...

President Barack Obama Dines at Citronelle

For their first "date night" since entering the White House in January, the Obamas chose Michel Richard's Citronelle for an intimate evening. When asked by L'Hotellerie Restauration in January about hosting the President, Richard was confident he would come -- and if not, he would seek him out! Fait accompli. The French ...

Olivier Desaintmartin on NBC10 Philadelphia

Chef Olivier Desaintmartin of Zinc in Philadelphia shared his recipe for Seafood Fricassee on NBC10. See the full recipe here.

Chef Patrick Farjas on ComcastTV for Rivers of Chocolate Charity

MCF-USA member Chef Patrick Farjas shares his thoughts on becoming a master chef, and discusses his participation in the Rivers of Chocolate charity event. Chef Farjas also appears in the Dec/Jan issue of California Freemason Magazine ("Bon Appetit," pp. 8-9, p. 23).

Restaurant JEAN-LOUIS named one of most romantic by Forbes Traveler

Forbes Traveler recently released its list of the top 10 romantic restaurants in the United States, listing Restaurant JEAN-LOUIS as one of its best. For the full story by John Mariani, see the full article. Excerpt: Yet, while grandeur does have its romantic charms, sometimes small is not only beautiful but better. ...

Jean-Robert de Cavel Ropes Another Four Stars

CINCINNATI -- Stars mean a lot in the dining world, and it appears chef Jean-Robert de Cavel will continue to rule the Cincinnati restaurant realm with his. On Jan. 28, Mobil Travel Guide yet again awarded the restaurateur’s flagship restaurant, Jean-Robert at Pigall’s, the status as Ohio’s only four-star eatery. Located ...