ECB Newsletter FEB 1, 2026 Issue #2
- Epicurean Club of Boston
- Feb 1
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 3
Epicurean Club of Boston Culinary Review, Monthly News & Updates
ACF 2026 Culinary Trends
President Tim Foley HAAC, James Boyd CEC and the 2026 Board of Directors
Welcoming new members to our club
President Tim Foley HAAC, James Boyd CEC and the 2026 Board of Directors
February 9th Joint Membership Meeting with the Professional Chefs of NH will be at The Tuscan Market in Salem, NH
President's Message
Tim Foley, HAAC
President, ACF Epicurean Club of Boston
February 1, 2026
Welcome to February!
As we push through the heart of winter—waiting patiently for warmer days and hoping the Patriots bring home another Super Bowl—it’s important that we stay the course and continue moving the club forward.
With the many personal and professional distractions we all face, along with a profession that is constantly evolving, it’s more important than ever that we support one another. We are chefs, managers, cooks, servers, owners, and dishwashers—we make it happen. Between rising food costs and increased labor and utility expenses, we are navigating one of the most challenging times our industry has seen.
One of our goals for 2026 is to help attract quality employees, gather more input from our members, increase participation, and further support our fellow peers. Your involvement matters, and with everyone’s assistance, we will remain strong and committed to our profession.
As we look ahead, we’re excited to continue collaborating with our fellow ACF Chefs of New Hampshire. Below are some upcoming events we hope you’ll join us for:
Upcoming Events
February 9
Joint meeting with ACF New Hampshire at Tuscan Grill, 19 Via Toscana, Salem, NH.This authentic artisan Italian grill has become one of New England’s most beloved restaurants. Please join us at 6:00 PM for a delicious dinner and a chef-led fresh pasta demonstration.
March 16
Produce Connection will host our March meeting at 96 Audubon Rd, Wakefield, MA 01880.We’re looking forward to this informative and educational evening. Produce Connection is our newest member, and we’re excited to learn more about their offerings and support them whenever possible.
April 7
The 5th Annual Culinary Arts Slider Challenge, hosted by Blackstone Valley Regional.Chef Matt Williams’ team were last year’s winners.Address: 65 Pleasant St, Upton, MA
April 20
The 4th Annual Leon Roberge / Smithfield Competition (details forthcoming).This event features five ACF chapters competing for chapter honors.
What a great way to kick off the year! Please visit the ECB website calendar for full details on these meetings and additional opportunities to get involved.
To all our purveyors, thank you for your unwavering support of the Epicurean Club of Boston. We truly appreciate your dedication to our profession and your continued encouragement of young culinarians. To our members, please remember to take care of our friends and supporters.
February Culinary Fun Facts
February is packed with celebrations, including Groundhog Day, the Super Bowl (Let’s go Patriots!), Presidents Day, Fat Tuesday, Valentine’s Day, and Black History Month.
Best Foods to Enjoy in February:
Hearty comfort foods, stews and soups, seasonal root vegetables, citrus fruits, and winter greens.
Remember—don’t sweat the small stuff. Be the chef you’ve always dreamed about.
