Stacie Meehan Vande Wetering, a former contestant on the Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games” and “Beat Bobby Flay,” was indicted on the felony charge of embezzling $10,319 from Singing River Yacht Club in Pascagoula, Miss., where she was Executive Chef and General Manager. She must pay back nearly $14,000 and comply with other requirements.
Pomona G&CC’s TV Appearance Boosts Business
The Egg Harbor Township, N.J., property was featured on Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible,” and had the best business of the season during the week the episode aired.
Barnsley Resort Chef Wins “Cutthroat Kitchen”
Adam Hayes was named the victor of the cooking competition on Food Network, in which four competitors have to prepare dishes while being sabotaged in creative ways. Adam Hayes, Executive Chef at Barnsley Resort in Adairsville, Ga., showcased his culinary talents on the national stage on August 17, competing on Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen,” in…
Sanctuary Resort Starts New “Lunch & Learn” Series
Now in its 13th season, the popular events at the Scottsdale, Ariz. resort pair culinary experts with the property’s Executive Chef, Beau MacMillan, to present interactive demonstrations and prepare a three-course meal paired with wines.
Muttontown Club, Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills Appoint New Executive Chefs
Clifford Goodman, formerly with Glen Head CC, will head the culinary team at The Muttontown Club on Long Island. At the Mirbeau Inn & Spa at The Pinehills in Plymouth, Mass., Stephen Coe, whose 20-plus years of experience includes tenure at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., will now direct the resort property’s culinary efforts.
New Executive Chefs Named at Genesee Valley Club, Naples Sailing & Yacht Club and Scrub Island Resort
Robert Fasce, Jr., CEC, Chris Jones, CEC, and Michael Wedderburn have been appointed to the top culinary positions at the properties in New York, Florida and the British Virgin Islands
Traditions Club Builds World’s Largest Gingerbread House
At more than 39,000 sq. ft. and 36 million calories, the gingerbread house at the Bryan, Texas club is officially the largest in the world, surpassing the previous record holder by more than 3,000 sq. ft. The structure was built outdoors, and is mostly composed of bricks of gingerbread lathered in frosting, with two chimneys to add volume, candy stained-glass windows and 2,500 pounds of lollipops and candy canes to garnish the exterior.