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142nd Annual Salon of Culinary Art

The 142nd Annual Salon of Culinary Art, organized by the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique, will be held November 14-16, 2010 in conjunction with the 95th International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, 11th Avenue and 34th Street, New York, N.Y.

The Salon of Culinary Art is the highlight of the show; Master Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Bakers, Butchers, Culinarians and Apprentices from around the world will display their culinary and decorative skills. At the Salon you will also find the realization of a food expert's dream and observe that the art and science of "Haute Cuisine" is both eye appealing and palate pleasing. The exhibit will include fancy buffet tables, decorated fish and poultry, pastry work, spun sugar, cocoa painting, wedding cakes, centerpieces and all types of foods artistically presented.

Each succeeding year, the SALON showcases new arrangements and ideas designed to promote the culinary arts. It is a friendly exhibition which showcases the knowledge and skilled workmanship that is an inspiration to the culinary, pastry and baking professions.

The Grand Prize Winner of the Salon in Cooking or Pastry will receive the Medal of the French Government. The Grand Prize winner for Buffet Presentation will receive the Marc L. Sarrazin Trophy. The Prize of Honor winner will receive the Gold Medal of the Societe Culinaire Philanthropique. For more information contact our office.

IN ADDITION TO MEDALS, TROPHIES, ETC. CASH AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
(Please note that all cash awards and the French Government Medal are awarded to First Prize Winners only):

• $1,000 for the best pastry exhibit table and $1,000 for the best cooking exhibit table in the Grand Prize of the  Salon Competition (Medal of the French Government category).
• $500 for the best piece of the Show
• $250 for the best cooking centerpiece of the Salon
• $250 for the best pastry centerpiece of the Salon
• $250 for the best meat platter of the Salon
• $250 for the best fish platter of the Salon
• $250 for the best wedding or occasion cake of the Salon
• $250 for the best chocolate or sugar work piece of the Salon
• $250 for the best bakery display

In addition to presentation of certificates to exhibitors, valuable prizes, trophies and medals will be awarded on the basis of merit.

Show badges may be purchased by contacting International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show at www.ihmrs.com or by calling 914-421-3200. Prices for show admission are $30.00 in advance or at the door for $50.00.

The deadline for applications to exhibit in the 142nd Annual Salon of Culinary Art is October 1, 2010

Entry forms and detailed information are available online at www.societeculinaire.com/salon_pages/registration.php

If we may assist you in any way please contact our office.

SOCIETE CULINAIRE PHILANTHROPIQUE

305 East 47th Street - Room 11B
New York, N.Y. 10017

Tel.: 212-308-0628 • Fax: 212-308-0588 • E-mail: salon@societeculinaire.com

Website: www.societeculinaire.com