President's Message Aug. 2025
- Epicurean Club of Boston
- Aug 20
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 22
Celebrating Excellence at the ACF National Conference
This summer, members of the Epicurean Club of Boston traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the ACF National Conference — a 5-day event filled with competitions, educational sessions, award dinners, and inspiring vendor showcases.
We’re proud to share that our club was recognized in multiple categories. Please join us in congratulating our chefs for their outstanding achievements:
Chef Rico DiFronzo – 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee
Chef Denise Graffeo – ACF Lifetime Achievement Award
Chef Kevin Doherty – Northeast Winner, L.J. Minors Award
Chef Jimmy DiMarzio – President’s Medallion
Chef Tony Le – Cutting Edge Award
We couldn’t be prouder of the talent and dedication these chefs bring to our profession!
Honoring Our Peers
The first United States Military Competition was introduced this year, with all five branches represented. Congratulations to the Coast Guard for earning the Gold Medal!
We also celebrate our New England colleagues:
Chef Bressler (N.H.) – AAC Induction
Chef Gary Sheldon (N.H.) – Hall of Fame
Chef John Norton (Cape Cod) – President’s Medallion
Chef Dan Van Etten (R.I.) – President’s Medallion
Chef Will Beriau (Portland, ME) – Lifetime Achievement & HOF
Chef David Turin (Portland, ME) – President’s Medallion
And congratulations to SUNY Delhi for taking home the Team Gold Medal.
📅 Save the Date: The 2026 ACF National Convention will take place June 28 – July 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Upcoming Events
September 15 – Tri-State Marketing Dinner
📍 Tri-State Rational Kitchen, North Easton, MA
Enjoy appetizers and dinner prepared on state-of-the-art kitchen equipment.
September 29 – 5th Annual Connor Heffler Golf Classic
⛳ All proceeds support families with children battling cancer.👉 Register or donate here
October 20 – Monthly Meeting: The Art of Pasta
📍 Yankee Marketers, Middleton, MA
An evening dedicated to pasta-making, with live demonstrations.
November 10 – Veterans Day Dinner
📍 American Veterans Post 79, Natick, MA
Join us in honoring veterans and their families with a special dinner. Volunteers welcome!
A Note of Thanks
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all purveyors and supporters of the Epicurean Club of Boston. Your encouragement helps us nurture the next generation of culinary professionals.
Seasonal Highlights: August Flavors
August is packed with food celebrations:
🍺 International Beer Day (8/2)
🍦 National Frozen Custard Day (8/8)
🍚 National Rice Pudding Day (8/9)
🔥 National S’mores Day (8/10)
It’s also National Panini & Sandwich Month!
Best produce in August: bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, watermelon, peaches, corn, cucumbers, leafy greens, cherries, and berries of all kinds.
Closing Words
“As always, remember: don’t sweat the small stuff. Be the chef you have always dreamt about.”
Tim Foley, HAAC
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