American Culinary Federation Chooses 2011 Winners

The American Culinary Federation (ACF), the nation’s premier organization of professional chefs, will honor 23 establishments nationwide with Achievement of Excellence Awards at the 2011 ACFNational Convention held at the Gaylord Texan, in Dallasfrom July 22-26.

Achievement of Excellence Awards recognize foodservice establishments that exemplify a commitment to excellence in their area. Criteria for the award are being in operation for at least five consecutive years; nomination by an ACFchapter, member or individual in the foodservice profession; and being a recognized industry leader. Here are the 2011 award winners:

Back Door Café, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Café Cimino Country Inn, Sutton, West Virginia.
Canterbury Golf Club, Cleveland
Casola Dining Room at Schenectady County Community College, Schenectady, New York.
Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club, Farmingdale, New Jersey
Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Homestead, Pennsylvania
FishBones, Lake Mary, Florida
Goodwill Great Lakesat the Naval Station Great Lakes, Great Lakes, Illinois
The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Asheville, North Carolina
Hotel du Pont, Wilmington, Delaware
The Hotel Hershey, Hershey, Pennsylvania
Iridescence, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Detroit
JaCiva's Chocolates, Portland, Oregon
La Tavola, Sayville, New York
Lilly's Bistro, Louisville, Kentucky
Magnolias, Charleston, South Carolina
Pacific Asian Bistro, St. Augustine, Florida
The Palmer House^® Hilton, Chicago
Pier 37 Bar & Grill, Chicago
Premier Food Services, San Diego
Red Rocks County Club, Morrison, Colorado
Savannah Red, Charlotte Marriott City Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
United States Olympic Committee Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Food & Nutrition Services, Colorado Springs, Colorado

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