2013 International Chocolate Awards: Americas Semi-Final at ICE June 24-28

June 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The International Chocolate Awards aims to recognise the best fine quality chocolate from around the world, at all stages from cacao farmers through to chocolatiers.  This year’s submission deadline is June 19th.

The Awards judges bars and filled chocolates (bonbons, pralines, ganaches) in National competitions and regional Semi-finals with a World Final judging the best of the best. 2012 was the first year and included rounds in Italy, Canada, the UK, the USA and the first year’s World Final held in the UK in October, coinciding with Chocolate Week. The award winners will be publicized worldwide and winners can use the awards logo on products to advertise their win.

Location: New York, United States, at the Institute of Culinary Education
Judging dates: June 24, 2013 – June 28, 2013

For more information or to enter online, visit http://www.internationalchocolateawards/enter

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NYC Hospitality Alliance is Now Offering Food Protection Course

June 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment

There’s nothing like taking your Food Protection Course live, as opposed to online, and the NYC Alliance has reduced the time to a 2.5 day course.

When?

Day 1: Monday, June 17th, 2013 – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Day 2: Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 – 8:00am to 4:00pm
Day 3: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 – 10:00am [EXAM]

Where?

Day 1 & 2: NYIT, 16 West 61st Street, Room 822, Manhattan (Map it)

Day 3: NYC Health Academy, 413 East 120th Street, 2nd Floor, Manhattan (Map it)

Why Register?

  • The NYC health code requires that a certified supervisor is on premise during all times of food prep and operation.
  • The more employees who are certified, the fewer fines you will pay and the easier it is to earn an A grade – it’s a FACT!
  • Certification will help protect your customers and your business.

Register here.

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