In this issue
| AUGUST |
| Member Events |
| August 21st - August 24th |
| PLEXOR Roadshow |
| The Hansen Group |
| Multiple Sessions |
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| Tuesday August 22nd |
| Halpern's - It's Game Time |
| MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM |
| 12PM-5PM |
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| SEPTEMBER |
| ACF Volunteer Day |
| Friday September 8th |
| C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Mobile Food Pantry |
| 8am - 3pm |
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| SEPTEMBER |
| Monthly Meet-up |
| Monday September 25th |
| Athena Farms Tour & Tastings |
| OCTOBER |
| ACF Practical Exam |
| Friday, October 6th |
| Art Institute of Atlanta |
| OCTOBER |
| Monthly Meet-up |
| Farm Tour |
| Date TBD |
| OCTOBER |
| 3rd Annual Feeding 1st Responders |
| October 26th & 27th |
| The Hansen Group |
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| NOVEMBER |
| ACF Atlanta Chefs Golf Classic |
| Tuesday November 14th |
| The River Club |
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Tickets go on sale soon! |
| NOVEMBER |
| Monthly Meet-up via Zoom |
| Monday November 20th |
| 6pm - 7:30pm |
| January |
| ACF Atlanta President's Gala |
| Sunday January 21st |
| Ansley Golf Club |
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**Meeting dates and events subject to change
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ACF Atlanta Chefs members Chef Tiffany Moore & Chef Marcus Booker were featured on atl&co. They presented their Breakfast Burger that they did for ACF Atlanta Chefs Burger Bash!
ACF Atlanta Chefs August Newsletter 
President's Message
Hello to all Members & Partners,
We as the ACF Atlanta Chefs Association Chapter has had a great past month with an amazing time at the National ACF Convention in New Orleans with incredible demos, classes and culinary competitions. This year’s Conventions was attended with record number of both Attendees and sponsors. The trade show floor was the largest it has been in years and was great to see all the support for the ACF.
While in New Orleans all the ACF Members had the opportunity to take time to go out on the town during the day and experience some of the amazing culinary experiences that the city had to offer while still experiencing the nightlife that the city is known for.
Thus, year the Culinary Competitions were held at NOCI “New Orleans Culinary Institute” thank you for all the great. Hospitality show buy our host and all the partners that help to provide food, drink and service. Our own Atlanta Chapter had student volunteers from Chef Simone Byron’s Navigation Culinary Program helping cook and serve food. Next Years National ACF Convention will be held in the Great city or Phoenix Arizona. This Convention is sure to be great.
The ACF Chapter of the Year Award honors chapters that strive for the highest level of excellence in all areas of chapter life, serving their members and their communities well, and supporting ACF’s programs. With all the hard work and dedication from our board of directors, our members and our partners, ACF Atlanta was named the 2023 Regional and National Chapter of the Year. Thank you to all of our members and Partners that continue to support use each and every year.
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I look forward to see each and every one of you at the next ACF Atlanta Chefs Association event. Thank You!
We are not a team because we work together.
We are a team because we respect, trust and care for each other.
All the Best,
Chef Nick Barrington CEC ACE
Certified Executive Chef l
President ACF Atlanta Chefs Association Inc
ACF Atlanta Chef Happenings
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Hello ACF Atlanta Chef members & Industry Partners, this year’s ACF National Conference was great. Thank you to all who attended from our chapter and the state of Georgia, and to all of our partners who were present during the convention! This year’s convention was biggest annual gathering of chefs, students and foodservice professionals. There were over 1,000 attendees and we had close to guest 50 speakers, most of them were ACF members. The Trade Show was jam packed with over 80 exhibitors' booths. On the main stage in our General Sessions, Chef Justin Sutherland from currently based in Minnesota, Anne E. McBride from the James Beard Foundation, Ti Adelaide Martin & Chef Meg Brickford from Commander’s Palace, Chef Stefan Riemer from Walt Disney World, Chef Dominique Crenn co-owner of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco. They all dazzled us with stories overcoming obstacles throughout their careers, their evolution within themselves and their staffs, along with leaving us all with a message that we should listen and learn from the up-and-coming generation that will one day be in our shoes. They are our future! ACF Atlanta Chefs stepped up when the call went out for volunteers. Chef Simone Byron and Chef Mimi Bates from The Navigate Foundation brought 4 student volunteers Ashley Casasola, Jade Pleasant Slater, William Johnson & Cameron Shaw-Bryon flew to New Orleans to assist with the Opening Reception at NOCHI and assist the Guest Chefs with their presentations. Thank you to The Navigate Program & their Chefs! ACF Atlanta Chef - Ashley Keyes was presented her Presidential Medallion by Kimberly Brock Brown, and the ACF Southeast Region & the ACF National Chapter of the year went to ACF Atlanta Chefs! If you feel you missed out this year, then start planning now for the 2024 ACF National Convention. It’s being held July 14–17, 2024, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. We hope to see you there! |
Welcome New Members
The American Culinary Federation-Atlanta Chefs Association, Inc (ACF-ACA) is a chef driven organization to promote professionalism in the kitchens of Atlanta, the surrounding metro area and to the borders of the state of Georgia. ACF-ACA invests in the careers of its members by effectively equipping them with the tools needed to succeed in the industry. Brings together hard-working chefs, cooks, chef educators, pastry chefs, bakers, caterers, culinary enthusiasts, industry purveyors, culinary students and other culinarians through networking, education, certification, camaraderie and community service are just a few initiatives of ACF-ACA.
“We gain strength as we strengthen those around us!” Working together for the betterment of the culinary industry is the catalyst that unleashes the potential in our members. Providing them the tools of education, certification and networking opportunities elevates our organization above the rest.
To join ACF Atlanta Chefs and your ACF Membership is both a national and local experience. Local ACF Chapter meetings are the perfect way to network, develop professionally and maybe even find your next job.
To join ACF Atlanta Chefs: Click Here
Joshua Kim, CEC
Trae Shriner, CCC
Partners Spotlight
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ACF NATIONAL NEWS
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What an amazing National Convention we had in New Orleans! Thank you to all who attended and to all of our partners and sponsors! We rounded out the event with over 1,000 attendees and nearly 50 speakers, about half of whom are active ACF members. Congratulations, also, to all of our competitors and award winners, and a huge thank you to our judges and volunteers - we wouldn’t have been able to put on the convention or competitions without you! Photos are just about ready, but in the meantime, check ACF Chefs on Facebook and @acf_chefs on Instagram for fun pics from the event. Click below for a full list of the 2023 award winners and click here to learn more about your new board members and the ACF National President. ACF Chapter of the Year Award 2023 National Recipient - ACF Atlanta Chefs AssociationThe ACF Chapter of the Year Award honors chapters that strive for the highest level of excellence in all areas of chapter life, serving their members and their communities well, and supporting ACF’s programs.
The best chefs in the nation were awarded the highest honors by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) at the 2023 ACF National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, July 19. The honor of an ACF award proves skill, knowledge and professionalism in the culinary industry and furthers recognition for an individual as a qualified chef. These awards represent the highest honors ACF can bestow. Nine awards were presented to individual competitors, student teams, educators, and chapters during the President’s Gala, the capstone evening of the event. High resolution photographs of winners are available upon request.
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Wellness Resources
Local Resources for Food Service Workers
Giving Kitchen provides emergency assistance for food service workers through financial support and a network of community resources.
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ACF’s Wellness Partners
Have a look at this new list of Wellness Resources produced by ACF’s Work Life Balance Task Force. The goal is to help members address critical mental wellness concepts and improve the culture in their own kitchens and workplaces.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. For help, dial 988.
CHOW’s mission is to support wellness within the hospitality industry and to improve the lives of our community through shared stories, skills, and resources. Virtual and in-person meetings available.
