• Tidbits & Kudos

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    • Emmi-Roth Käse USA cheeses captured two awards at the 2010 American Cheese Society Competition, including a Best of Class blue ribbon in the Hispanic & Portuguese Style Cheese category for shelf-cured GranQueso. The competition marks a significant milestone for … - Read More »
    • Orange County Films LLC has announced that Executive Chef Amar Santana will serve as host for their new social media reality series, a weekly show that caters to the fashion, food and entertainment crowds. Dubbed "The Digital Happy … - Read More »
    • chef-mensinga-7-26-pict0.JPG On Friday, September 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., as the host for High School Inc. Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy students, Hilton Anaheim Executive Chef Fred Mensinga will prepare a Spanish-style … - Read More »
    • Indiana Lt. Governor Rebecca S. Skillman and the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) have recognized Bell Aquaculture LLC for excellence in progressive farm practices. The announcement is made by Norman McCowan, President & CEO, who says … - Read More »
    • Papa Murphy’s International announced today that it secured for the second year in a row a spot in Zagat’s Annual Fast Food Survey. America’s largest take ‘n’ bake pizza chain ranks second in the “Top Food” and … - Read More »
    • The Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is proud to announce its participation in the international Meatless Mondays campaign. Every Monday, the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens will offer an entirely meatless menu, although meat is still … - Read More »
    • After several days of hot- and cold-food competitions, a team of students, all younger than 25, from Oregon Coast Culinary Institute at Southwestern Oregon Community College, Coos Bay, Ore., representing ACF Bay Area Chefs Association of Oregon, was … - Read More »
    • The Food and Drug Administration has provided guidelines to help restaurants comply with new calorie and nutrition information requirements. The FDA says it "expects to refrain from enforcement action for a time period" to give the industry time … - Read More »
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    • La Quinta Resort & Club has appointed Stephen Strickland as executive chef for the award-winning property located in Southern California's famed Palm Springs area. Strickland will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations for the 45-acre, 796-room property, which is … - Read More »
    • Bonefish Grill, the polished casual restaurant best known for its big-city bar and market-fresh fish, took four top honors in the 2010 ZAGAT Survey of National Chain Restaurants, including Top Food and Top Service in the full service … - Read More »
    • Huddle House CEO Phil Greifeld has resigned to become the chief executive at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, replacing ex-CEO David Head. Huddle House board member Ken Keymer will become interim CEO of the chain, which operates 400 restaurants … - Read More »
    • What do you get when you take 20 energetic youth  from the local Boys & Girls Club and arm them with spatulas, mixing bowls and ingredients like chicken thighs, nutmeg and Panko breadcrumbs? A delectable and … - Read More »
    • El Pollo Loco CEO Steve Carley has resigned his post effective Sept. 12 and will take the chief executive chair at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, according to media reports. Carley, who has led the flame-grilled chicken chain for … - Read More »
    • The Los Angeles City Council heard from restaurant owners and food truck operators this week as it began considering regulations aimed at tightening control of mobile eateries. The council is considering several options, including establishing a permit process … - Read More »
    • Longtime KFC franchisees are angry about a move last year by parent Yum! Brands that shifts focus away from the chain's fried chicken roots. Marketing efforts aimed at spotlighting grilled chicken offerings to health-conscious consumers have cost sales, … - Read More »
    • Morton's The Steakhouse and the entire third and fourth generations of Napa Valley's famed Mondavi family have joined forces for a nationwide wine dinner and charity auction on October 7, 2010 at the Charles Krug Winery Carriage House … - Read More »
    • The Culinary Institute of America's Communications Team Invites You to Join Us in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, October 9 for the Grand Opening of our Newly Expanded Campus. The founding of the CIA, San Antonio … - Read More »
    • Wendy's topped the list of favorite quickservice giants for its food, while Panera and Chipotle led among the smaller players, according to the latest Zagat survey of more than 6,500 consumers. Five Guys Burgers & Fries took the … - Read More »

Kid Friendly Events, Cooking Classes

Cooking Camp for Kids with Tom and Kathleen Shields of Spark Woodfire Grill, Huntington Beach

SEND THOSE SWEETIES TO SPARK: Tom and Kathleen Shields, chef-partners at Spark Woodfire Grill in Huntington Beach are offering cooking camp for kids 12 and up!
It’s a series of hands-on cooking classes in Spark’s kitchen.

The sessions are from Tuesday, July 27 through Friday, July 30, 9:30AM to 12:30PM, with lunch included. A second week is tentatively scheduled for August (because students from last year want to participate again - and Chef Tom is cooking up a new menu for them).

Spark Woodfire Grill is located in downtown Huntington Beach at PCH close to Main Street
(300 Pacific Coast Highway)

The cost is $195.
For more information or to enroll contact:
Kathleen Shields, Partner/Event Coordinator
kathleen@sparkwoodfiregrill.com
CELL 714.757.4825

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