Culinary Students Present an “Evening with Julia Child”
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This special event at The Art Institute of California – Orange County offers guests a five-course, Julia Child-inspired pre-fixe meal for only $20
SANTA ANA, Calif., September 11 – Inspired by the woman who brought French cooking into American kitchens, senior-level culinary students at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Orange County will host an “evening with Julia Child” on Wednesday, September 17.
This special event coincides with OC Restaurant Week, sponsored by the Orange County Restaurant Association. Guests will enjoy a five-course pre-fixe menu for only $20. All gratuities go to the scholarship fund established for Culinary students.
“The students developed a menu that was inspired by recipes from Julia’s various cookbooks,” said Culinary Arts Instructor Brandy McKay. “The students have added their own touches to these classic recipes and are eager to pay tribute to this culinary legend.”
Dinner will be served at The Art Institute of California – Orange County student-run restaurant, 50 Forks. Seating are available at 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by contacting James D’Aste at 714.322.9298 or jamesphiii2000@yahoo.com.
“An Evening with Julia” is being produced by Culinary Management students in the Senior Practicum class. The objective of the class is to learn how to plan and execute public functions and learn the skills needed to open their own restaurant.
50 Forks restaurant will also be participating in Restaurant Week and is offering a three-course lunch menu for only $10. Call 714.429.0918 for restaurant hours and reservations.
For more information on OC Restaurant Week or to see complete menus, go to OCRestaurantWeek.com.
Media Contacts
Tricia Cook at tcook@aii.edu or 714.338.1303
Veronica Orozco at vorozco@aii.edu or 714.830.0221
About The Art Institute of California – Orange County
The Art Institute of California – Orange County is a design, media, fashion and culinary arts school providing bachelor’s and/or associate’s degree programs in Advertising, Baking & Pastry, Culinary Arts, Culinary Management, Digital Photography, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing & Management, Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Visual & Game Programming and Web Design & Interactive Media. Located in the heart of Orange County’s South Coast Metro region, The Art Institute of California – Orange County is ideally situated in close proximity to Orange County’s thriving business community, cultural attractions, shopping, entertainment and its famous beaches. The school is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.