Hello all,

I would like to thank Tracy Rouyer owner of Upscale Elegance and Vice President of our MS Chapter for her countless hours of hard work to make the 2010 ACF Culinary Classic a success. We are on our way to making this event a must to attend on the Gulf Coast. I cannot forget to thank all of sponsors both new and old. We appreciate their continued support, without them this event would not be possible for our Chefs here on the coast to showcase their talent in such a grand manner. There is not one Chef that should not hold their head high.   The talent that was displayed this year was outstanding. I am proud to be associated with such talent. You all should be proud of what you accomplished.

The next event is “Food as Art”. Its time to put on those creative thinking caps again. We are working with the Edgewater Mall, a new location hoping to have more eyes to enjoy your talents.   If they agree to a sanctioned event, we will be bringing in certified ACF Master Chef’s (CMC) to be judges for this event. The Gulf Coast could sure use this professional exposure, a good move for businesses and a complement to have such a high level of Chef’s here. Of coarse even if it is not a sanctioned event we will enjoy the glory of such talent here in MS and many WOW's from those that will enjoy your entrys.

Updates and information will be sent to you as soon as we finalize everything with Edgewater Mall. 

Thanks again to all.

Charlie Nieves

President 2010