President's Message Nov. 2025
- Epicurean Club of Boston
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President’s Message — Nov 1, 2025
Tim Foley, HAAC
President, ACF Epicurean Club of Boston
Dear Members,
Welcome to the holiday season—fast, exciting times with family are here. On November 2, we’re hosting our 131st Epicurean Club of Boston Presidents Gala. Chef Jeremy DiStefano and his team will welcome us at The Dedham Country & Polo Club. I’m looking forward to their outstanding culinary talents.
Our October meeting at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School was excellent. The culinary students were fully engaged and prepared dinner for our meeting after a top-notch poultry lesson. Great job, Chef Adam Batchelder.
We also held our Fourth Annual Slider Challenge with ACF New Hampshire. The students brought creativity and passion. Nashua North High School took first place with their “Big Kahuna Slider”: Schwind & Sons ground chuck slider, pan-fried teriyaki Spam, sweet-and-spicy chutney, American cheese, red onion, and arugula, finished with a light teriyaki glaze. Great work by all.
The Epicurean Club of Boston—the oldest chefs’ club in America—prides itself on supporting our profession and our community. It’s important that we lead the way and help those in need. Over the next couple of months there will be many opportunities to volunteer. We’re always looking for helping hands across a variety of roles. Please reach out to Chef Jimmy DiMarzio, Chef John DiSessa, or me to get involved. Thank you.
Upcoming Events (Q4)
November 2, 2025 — 131st Presidents Gala, 5:00 PM
Hosted by Chef Jeremy DiStefano, Executive Chef at The Dedham Country & Polo Club, 124 Country Club Rd, Dedham, MA 02026. Looking for a date night with extraordinary food and great company? Purchase tickets ($125 per person) at www.acfecb.com. My wife and I look forward to seeing you there.
November 7, 2025 — Membership Inductions
Boston Children’s Hospital will host the swearing-in of 30 new members of the Epicurean Club of Boston. This is an exciting commitment to the ECB and the ACF. Special thanks to Chef Kilduff, Chef Todd Snopkowski, and Chef Rico DiFronzo for joining me.
November 10 — Chefs for Vets: Serving Those Who Served
Serving those who served our country. For our November meeting, we’re coordinating and preparing a Veterans Day Dinner for veterans and their families at American Veterans Post 79, Natick, MA. Volunteers please contact Chef John DiSessa, Chef Jimmy DiMarzio, or me.
November 17 — ACF CEC Testing
Certification prep with Chef James Connolly at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, 215 Fitchburg St, Marlborough, MA 01752. 4:00 PM. Come cheer on our members as they prepare for certification.
Appreciation
To all our purveyors: thank you for your unwavering support of the Epicurean Club of Boston. We appreciate your dedication to our profession and your encouragement of young culinarians. Members, please remember to support our friends and partners.
November Notes & Fun Facts
Observances: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, American Indian Heritage Month, American Diabetes Awareness Month, World Vegan Day, and the return of Daylight Saving Time.
Seasonal Foods: Apples, pumpkins, carrots, kale, spinach, cranberries, sweet potatoes, and walnuts are all at their best.
Save the Date
ACF National Convention 2026
June 28 – July 2, 2026
Grand Rapids, Michigan
We hope to see you there!
As always, remember: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Be the chef you’ve always dreamed about.
— Sincerely,
Tim Foley, HAAC
774-270-4828
