The program and subject matter were timely, but the questions and discussions marked the Conference as essential to our profession and culinary-industry subset. We just finished our Fifth Annual Chef to Chef Conference in Denver, with over 200 in attendance. If one word could sum up my reaction to the Conference (but more importantly, the…
California Collection
Back-to-back shows in San Diego gave course superintendents and club managers ample opportunity to peruse this year’s displays of productivity-enhancing and revenue-producing products. A C&RB Staff Report The weather was unseasonably cool, to the point where local Southern Californians could be seen on the street in full overreaction gear, complete with mittens, ski hats and…
Straight Line to Success
By Jerry Schreck, Executive Chef, Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa. Robert Iannaccone CHEF PROFILE Current Position: Executive Chef, Brookside Country Club, Macungie, Pa. (2012) Previous Experience: Sous Chef, Brookside Country Club (2008-2012) Education: Northampton Community College, Degree Culinary Arts (2006) Professional Affiliations: Adjunct Professor of Culinary Arts, Community Programs Dept. (2008-2011) Member, Lehigh Valley ACF…
An Image on the Rise?
Although George Clooney’s character in The Descendants ends up rejecting the opportunity to create a new golf resort, by the score I kept, our industry still came out ahead. Any time you can get George Clooney to help show the club business in a positive light, that’s a good thing. And even though Clooney’s character…
Digital Discussions
Additional Photos: “Design & Renovation Insights Workshops,” “Making Mirabel a Place of Distinction,” “A Place to Call Their Own,” “Delighting in the Details,” Extended Q&A: Chef James Kremer (“Enjoying the View,” ) Floor Plans and Renderings: “Delighting in the Details,” Menus: “Rising Again,” Recipes: Skuna Bay Salmon and Tomato Salad DiscussionsAshley McDonner, Banquet and…
Digital Discussions
Darcy Bodiker, Catering Manager at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs, Fla., posed this question to the group: Most of our members are retired and over the age of 60. I’m trying to come up with some great events/entertainment for next season and wanted to know: What were your most favorable events recently? “We ran…
Back on Solid Ground
New leadership, activities and an exciting new spirit have made The Club at Mediterra a player again. By Joe Barks, Editor As the weather began to cool last year and the leaves began to turn, they started to make their way to their club in southwest Florida from points throughout the North and other parts…