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Press ReleaseRobert Kinkead Honorary Inductee into Prestigious American Academy of Chefs SocietySt. Augustine, Fla., July 16, 2009—The American Academy of Chefs (AAC), the honor society of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), recognized Robert Kinkead as an honorary inductee during a formal ceremony and dinner at the 2009 ACF National Convention held at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, Fla., July 10. Kinkead, a self-trained chef, began his career as a teenager working summers in Cape Cod restaurants. He then refined his foodservice skills by working in several of New England’s finest restaurants and hotels. In 1985, he was hired as consulting chef for 21 Federal, Nantucket, Mass., and later became executive chef and partner of that establishment. In 1987, he designed, planned and constructed a second location of 21 Federal in Washington, D.C. In 1993, Kinkead opened Kinkead’s in Washington, D.C., which has been awarded the Mobil four-star rating for eight consecutive years, as well as being named the best restaurant in Washington D.C. by Zagat, Washingtonian and Food & Wine. In 2004, Kinkead partnered with his younger brother David Kinkead to open Sibling Rivalry, Boston, which was listed in Bon Appétit’s Top 50 Restaurants list. In 2005, he released Kinkead’s Cookbook. In 1983, Kinkead was recognized on Food and Wine’s “Honor Roll of Sixty of the Nation’s Most Promising Culinary Talents.” He was then honored with the “Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America” James Beard Foundation Award. Kinkead serves on the board of directors for the National Center for Hospitality Studies at Sullivan University, Louisville, Ky., and is a member of the American Institute of Wine and Food, the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culinary Professionals. He is also a founder and past president of the Council of Independent Restaurant Owners. The AAC, which recognizes those individuals who have made significant contributions to both the culinary profession and ACF, was established in 1955 at the ACF National Convention in Pittsburgh. Those credited with its founding include the legendary Pierre Berard, Peter Berrini and Paul Laesecke, AAC, HOF. Out of more than 22,000 ACF members, approximately 800 belong to the AAC. Demanding criteria must be met to be elected to the AAC, including: certification at a level of executive chef/pastry chef or higher; no less than 15 years culinary experience; an ACF member in good standing for a minimum of 10 consecutive years or more; and sponsorship by two AAC members. Sponsors of AAC events at the 2009 ACF National Convention are: Allen Brothers; American Lamb Board; Barber Foods; BelGioioso Cheese Inc.; Buckhead Beef; Butterball Farms; The Chef’s Garden; CleanFish; Contessa Premium Foods; The Crystal Cave; Desserts International; Ecolab; Harbor Seafood; Hudson Valley Foie Gras; Ice Caterers; Icon Estates; Jennifer Garant; Labriola; Lactalis; Les Chateaux de France; Marky’s; Nestle Waters North America; New Chef Fashion; PinSource; Revol; The Schwan’s Food Company; Shucks Maine Lobster; Tito’s Hand Made Vodka; Valrhona; and Villeroy & Boch. The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America. With more than 22,000 members spanning 230 chapters nationwide, ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions, and to the Chef & Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition in children and to combat childhood obesity. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org. # # # To arrange an interview or for a high-res photo, contact Leah Craig at (800) 624-9458, ext. 113, or Patricia Carroll at ext. 147. Email lcraig@acfchefs.net or pcarroll@acfchefs.net. Contact: Leah Craig Patricia Carroll |
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