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Best Teen Chef Local Cook-off Competitions to Be Held Coast to Coast at The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes Locations
[PITTSBURGH, APRIL 10, 2008] -- Who will be the Best Teen Chef 2008? Hundreds of high school seniors and budding chefs will get one step closer to learning the answer on Saturday, April 12 as they head to The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef 2008 Local Cook-off Competitions.
Coast-to-coast, Best Teen Chef Local Cook-off Competitions will be held at participating The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Following the Local Cook-off Competitions, local winners will head to The Art Institute of Las Vegas for the Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition on May 17.
Top prize winners in the Competition can win a full-tuition scholarship toward an associate's degree, certificate or diploma program to study Culinary Arts at one of the more than 30 participating Art Institutes locations.
In addition to a full-tuition scholarship and the title of Best Teen Chef 2008, the first place winner in the national competition, in partnership with Food Network, will be an "Intern for a Day" at the Food Network Kitchens in New York City. The winner will also receive a tour of the Food Network Studios, dinner for two at a Food Network chef's restaurant and a library of Food Network Kitchens cookbooks.
“Every year, we see the popularity of this Competition grow among high school age teens. They’re watching their favorite chefs on television, and saying to themselves, ‘I can do that,” said Chef Michael Nenes, Assistant Vice President of Culinary Arts for The Art Institutes.
Competitors at the Local Cook-off Competition will prepare a menu of Shrimp Cocktail, Sautéed Breast of Chicken, Fresh Broccoli, and Rice Pilaf during timed heats.
For more information about the Best Teen Chef Competition, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=btc007.
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About The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes
The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes is North America's largest system of culinary programs with over 30 locations. The course offerings have been redesigned to expand the international focus, introducing students to an increased number of world cuisines.
Based on classical Escoffier, Asian and Latin culinary techniques, with an emphasis on progressive trends and practices, the schools' curriculum are designed to develop and sharpen fundamental cooking techniques and professional skills and introduce a variety of international cuisines. Internships, student-run school restaurants, guest lectures and Web-based seminars, and study abroad programs help broaden the scope of learning for students.
Program offerings vary at each school. Prospective students should check the course offerings at The Art Institute school they are interested in attending before enrolling. To learn more about The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/culinary or www.exploreculinary.com.
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About The Art Institutes
The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) is a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals.
The Art Institutes schools offer a broad range of programs including: Audio Production, Computer Animation, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design, Industrial Design Technology, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Media Arts& Animation, Photography, Restaurant Management and Video Production. Not all programs are offered at all schools.
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