Academie Culinaire De FrAnce USA & Canada Delegation

The 3rd Annual Meeting in Canada. Montreal, 2024

On October 5th and 6th, Montreal was filled with the vibrant spirit of celebration as 150 esteemed guests and chefs from North America and France came together to honor Bridor’s 40th anniversary. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our partners and the dedicated Canadian team of the USA & Canada delegation for […]

The Final 2024 “Trophy Jean-Jacques Dietrich”

New York, 2024 Annual Congress

Cocktail Jean Jacques Dietrich & New Academician’s Induction at the French Consulate of New York, (Friday, February 2nd) At the prestigious French Consulate of New York, 27 new Academicians were inducted in a ceremony attended by 240 Members, Partners, and Guests. This event set the tone for a weekend of academic excellence and camaraderie. Attendees […]

The 2nd Annual Meeting in Canada. Quebec City, 2023

The second Hunting and Friendship Dinner in Quebec City, Canada, welcomed 25 chefs and friends from ACF USA. We explored Quebec, visited cultural sites, and enjoyed a warm welcome dinner at Les Botanistes Restaurant, organized by Chef Jean Luc Boulay. Our main event, hosted at Château Frontenac, featured the awarding of the Gold Medal of […]

New York, 2023 Annual Congress

We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 Annual Congress of our academy was a resounding success! Over the course of a memorable weekend filled with festivities, we welcomed more than 220 esteemed guests. The event kicked off on Friday, February 3rd, at the Consulate General of France in New York City, where we proudly […]

11th Trophee Passion International 2022

The 1st Annual Hunting & Friendship dinner of Canada. Montreal 2022

120 guests attended the 1st Hunting and Friendship Dinner, Owner and Chef Helena Loureiro welcomed us to her Restaurant Portus 360, in Montreal, under the Presidency of Mrs. Sophie Lagoutte Consul General of France in Montreal.

The Final 2022 “Trophy Jean-Jacques Dietrich”

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New York, 2022 Annual Congress

The 2022 congress began in joy and with good spirit at the Consulate General of France on Friday February 4th with the Jean Jacques Dietrich Cocktail.

“Final Paté-Croute”, 2021

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“LES PAINS CUISINÉS” By Sébastien Canonne MOF & Bridor

As part of their collaboration in the development of “Pains Cuisinés”, We are very pleased to announce that the Sirah innovation prize has been awarded to our Academician Sebastien Canonne MOF and Bridor official partner of the culinary academy of France. /*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-widget-divider{–divider-border-style:none;–divider-border-width:1px;–divider-color:#0c0d0e;–divider-icon-size:20px;–divider-element-spacing:10px;–divider-pattern-height:24px;–divider-pattern-size:20px;–divider-pattern-url:none;–divider-pattern-repeat:repeat-x}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider{display:flex}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__text{font-size:15px;line-height:1;max-width:95%}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider__element{margin:0 var(–divider-element-spacing);flex-shrink:0}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-icon{font-size:var(–divider-icon-size)}.elementor-widget-divider .elementor-divider-separator{display:flex;margin:0;direction:ltr}.elementor-widget-divider–view-line_icon […]

Virtual Day of Sharing our Know-How 2021

Our day of Sharing our Know-How 2021 took place on Saturday, March 20th from 11 am to 2 pm EST time, 6 chefs representing 4 countries offering demonstrations and culinary techniques for the pleasure of more than 90 guests.From Canada Frederic Cyr and Olivier Perret gave us a demonstration on the “Boreal cuisine”, while Emmanuel […]

Virtual Annual Congress 2021

On march 6, 2021, the bureau of the Academie Culinaire de France US & CANADA delegation showed once again its capacity of adaptation to a global health crisis that still strongly present, therefore we virtually keep our commitments towards our members and our partners and we welcome more than 100 guests for our first virtual […]

WEBINAR ” The future of Fonction, Form & Flavor”

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WEBINAR “Packaging solution for the hospitality industry”

November 11th 2020, Today, our industry has an extraordinary need for innovation that solves for current service regulations, operational challenges and increasingly nervous consumers. Friends of ACF Solia and Fortessa, joint us to present their latest product developments—from display to service, see firsthand what they’ve been working on and solicit inspiration from your peers Featuring […]

The Final 2020 “Trophy Jean-Jacques Dietrich”

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WEBINAR”Solution for the Hospitality Industry”

To help navigate the challenge of COVID-19 the Academie Delegation US & Canada , Hosted a Webinar on July 15th, 2020 to provide resources for the hospitality industry and to better stay connected throughout these difficult times. The panel include: Rainer Zinngrebe : VP Marriott Luxury brands. The change in the world of hotels and restaurantsfacing […]

New York, 2020 Annual Congress

New York 2020 Congress as started on January 31st with the cocktail Jean – Jacques Dietrich at the French Consulate Of France where 100 Chefs ACF, MCF, Partners, Family & Friends Gaitered to give our respect to the lost of our Late President Jean-Jacques Dietrich who served the ACF for 32 years. February 01st La […]

MCF 2019 Annual Congress “San Francisco”

10th Trophy Passion International 2019

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Hunter & Friendship diner ACF/MCF 2019

Our annual Dinner de chasse et de l’amitié 2019 was once again a great and successful evening of friendship and good food, this year our Host and Academicienne Georgette Farkas at Rotisserie Georgette welcome us in the Heart of Manhattan in the presence of the Consule General Of France Anne Claire Legendre. More then […]

Medailles Joseph Favre

International Catering Cup 2019

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Chair of the Academie 2019

Chef Thomas Keller Celebrates His Induction into ACF

To celebrate his induction as a member of Academie Culinaire de France, Chef Thomas Keller shared a few thoughts about the French chefs who have inspired him in his career.

San Diego Congress 2016

Académie Culinaire de France and its sister organization, Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, gathered in June for their annual joint congress. Their North-American delegations meet annually, and this year San Diego hosted the prestigious event for the first time. Members of the Académie de France (aka ACF) encompass all nationalities and welcome professionals from the entire […]

Bernard Cretier is the 2012 Chef de l’Annee

At the 2012 ACF conference in Chicago, Chef Cretier also received the “Fauteuil de l’ Academie” for lifetime achievement. Chef Bernard Cretier, a native of Vichy, France, founded Le Vichyssois Restaurant in 1976. Chef Bernard apprenticed under Jean and Pierre Troisgros in Roanne; then he worked for Paul Bocuse in Lyon until his military service. […]

Deann Bayless Named 2012’s Dame de l’Annee

Présenté comme Dame de l’année à L’ACF, Madame Bayless. La femme du fameux chef Rick Bayless. Femme très actif et une des femmes en charge des dames d’escoffier. Des émissions de télévision, aux bouquins, aux restaurants, au support des fermiers, des donations, elle est partout. Ci-dessous un petit récap de ce quel fait. Deann was […]

ACF Gathers in Chicago for Annual Conference

L’Académie Culinaire de France and Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de France Get a Taste of the Windy City’s Culinary Culture Chicago, Illinois (July 5, 2012) – When the talent of over five hundred years of cumulative culinary experience assembles in one room at The French Pastry School of Kennedy-King College at City Colleges of Chicago, someone […]

Debbie Stapleton Named 2011’s Dame de l’Annee

L’Academie Culinaire de France is proud to honor Debbie Stapleton as its “Dame de l’Annee 2011”. Debbie Stapleton was born in New York City. Her father was a stockbroker, her mother, a housewife and avid gardener. A fraternal twin sister, an older sister and brother rounded out their family. Mrs. Stapleton graduated from the American […]

Jean-Louis Gerin “Best of Gold Coast 2011”, Connecticut

Chilled Diced Vegetables in Saffron Bouillon 6-8 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (from about 1 medium onion) 1 cup thinly sliced leek (white part only; from about 1 medium-large leek) 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 3-4 medium cloves) 1 cup finely chopped carrot (from 3-4 medium carrots) 1 […]

Kings of Pastry Premiers in Chicago

Tickets are now on sale for the Chicago premiere of Kings of Pastry, the documentary film created by Chris Hegedus and DA Pennebaker, directors of The War Room and Don’t Look Back. After meeting with great success in screenings all over the world, Kings of Pastry will be shown in the Gene Siskel Film Center […]

Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer Receives the Golden Pretzel

The Institute of Arts and Popular Traditions of Alsace honored Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer of The French Pastry School at City Colleges of Chicago in Strasbourg on October 2, 2010 with the Bretzel d’Or, or “Golden Pretzel” award. Each year, the institute recognizes talented Alsatians who preserve the arts and traditions of Alsace, the culturally rich, […]

Ariane Daguin Named ACF’s “Dame de l’Annee 2010″

L’Academie Culinaire de France is proud to honor Ariane Daguin, founder and owner of D’Artagnan, as its “Dame de l’Annee 2010.” Ariane Daguin was born into a world of great food. Her father, André Daguin, is famous throughout France for his artistry with foie gras and other Gascon specialties. Ariane was expert at deboning ducks, […]

Jean-Louis Gerin Becomes New ACF President

On June 6, 2010, Chef Jean-Louis Gerin was elected by secret ballot as the new president of the US delegation of the Academie Culinaire de France, succeeding Chef Jean-Jacques Dietrich, who served the A.C.F. for 32 years. In his acceptance speech, Gerin announced his desire to open the Academie to American chefs – both male […]

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