President's Message Sep. 2025
- Epicurean Club of Boston
- Sep 8
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 15
Welcome to September!
The Epicurean club of Boston's next meeting will be at Tri-State Marketing.
More information will be coming out soon.
President’s Message from
Tim Foley, HAAC
Dear Members,
Welcome back and Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer season and is ready for the exciting fall months ahead. September brings the return of school, sports, and festivals — a busy season for us all. While routines can be challenging to restart, they also bring new opportunities for growth and community.
This year, we’re especially focused on giving back more than ever. I’m excited to share our upcoming events and hope you’ll join in to strengthen our club, support one another, and take pride in our profession.
👉 Don’t forget: over the summer, we launched our new website. Take a look at www.acfecb.com to stay up-to-date.
Rico DiFronzo CEC, AAC, HOF, HOF and Denise Graffeo CEC, AAC, HOF
Both were inducted into the American Academy of Chefs Hall of Fame at the 2025 American Culinary Federation National Convention.
Upcoming Events
September 15 – Monthly Meeting with Tri-State Marketing
Hosted at the Tri-State Rational Kitchen, 50 Oliver Street, Suite W-1, North Easton, MA.Enjoy an evening of appetizers and dinner prepared with state-of-the-art equipment and live demonstrations of the latest high-tech tools.
September 29 – 5th Annual Connor Heffler Cops for Kids with Cancer Golf Classic
All proceeds support families with children battling cancer.Want to help? You can donate, volunteer, or play by signing up at www.connorhefflergolfclassic.com. Expect a day filled with food, raffles, and golf!
October 20 – Monthly Meeting at Tri-County Tech High School
Join us in Franklin, MA, for a live culinary presentation by Epicurean Chefs. Don’t miss it — sign up through our website.
November 10 – Chefs For Vets: Serving Those Who Served Our Country
We are proud to launch this heartfelt event in honor of Veterans Day.The Epicurean Club of Boston will coordinate and prepare a dinner for veterans and their families at American Veterans Post 79, Natick, MA.
Active and retired service members, along with their families, are warmly invited. Please email me to reserve seats. Volunteers are encouraged — contact Chef John DiSessa, Chef Jimmy Demarizio, or myself. Many hands make light work!
A Note of Thanks
To our Purveyors: Thank you for your unwavering support. Your dedication strengthens our profession and inspires our young culinarians.
To our Members: Please remember to support the friends and partners who stand beside us. Together, we keep our club strong.
Culinary Fun Facts: September
September is known as Harvest Month, with plenty of seasonal crops at their peak.
🌽 Best foods to enjoy this month:Bell peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, watermelon, peaches, corn, cucumbers, leafy greens, cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
Save the Dates
📅 November 2, 2025 – President’s Ball, Dedham Polo and Country Club
📅 November 10, 2025 – AMVETS, Epicurean Club of Boston Chefs Feeding Vets Dinner
📅 November 17, 2025 – Certification Testing, Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
📅 June 28 – July 2, 2026 – ACF National Convention, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Closing Thoughts
As always, remember: don’t sweat the small stuff. Be the chef you’ve always dreamed of becoming.
Sincerely,
Tim Foley, HAAC
📞 774-270-4828
Certification Update Sep. 1, 2025
ACF Certification exhibits a benchmark of excellence by demonstrating professional standards in culinary skills and knowledge of the food service industry. Certified chefs attain the well-deserved recognition and respect of their peers. To register for the exam, you can follow this link https://tinyurl.com/3ykmtbzt
Registering for ACF Practical Exams
ACF approval is required prior to registering for practical exams.
Register online or by submitting Practical Exam Candidate Registration Form.
The practical exam fee is $50 for ACF members and $100 for non-members. Test sites may charge an additional host site fee that is payable to the site hosting the exam.
Practical exam scores are valid for one year. We are ready and happy to help you prepare and answer any questions you may have about the certification.
