Jay Pattinger
Formal education at New York University graduated with an MBA, started a career in the wholesale wine, spirits industry and also worked in the food service equipment distribution business. I Joined a marketing firm working on the executive board, became President for 15 years.
I had the opportunity to meet dealers and manufacturers across the country along with restaurateurs and notable chefs, with invaluable experience was beneficial for further direction other companies, helping to build a positive and notable reputation that gave these company's national recognition securing contracts with Disney, Museum of Modern Art, U.S. Tennis Open, Citi-Field Etc. Fast forward some years to the AJC Industry dinner at which I was being honored for a job well done, and I knew that I still had much to give and share; volunteering to contribute my time on boards of directors, and consulting with a few firms in different industries.
It is a significant milestone to be recognized for one's honor and integrity from Restaurant Guild International
Restaurant Guild International presents their
2023 "Chef of the Year Award" to Chef Gaston
for his unique BBQ Sauces, techniques in cooking.
Gaston’s Culinary Services
www.gastonsculinaryservices.com
My culinary career commenced in the U.S. Coast Guard (Semper Paratus) over 30 years ago. I attended Port Huron State College for Advanced Gourmet Cooking, and continuing education classes with the Culinary Institute of America. I was a chef at Universal Studios Orlando, Eurest and Marriott International. Other endeavors included prior ownership of a fine dining and casual restaurant, a gourmet hors d'oeuvres company, and a culinary consulting firm. I'm also a former instructor of Culinary Arts at Manatee Technical College, a certified Florida Food Safety Manager Instructor & Test Administrator, and certified HACCP. Television media includes ABC, CBS, CTN, Bay News 9, Print Media includes Restaurant Magazine, Sam’s Club Food Service Magazine, and the Chicago Times. I was also the mansion chef for the reality TV Show The Keynote. I'm also a member of the American Culinary Association Tampa Bay Chapter Founder of Chef G's Florida BarBQ Sauce. www.flbbqsauce.com
Take ribs, wings, and pork to the next level with
these easy and delicious homemade barbecue sauce recipes.
This sweet and tangy sauce brings a unique flavor combo to the table that you'll love. Gaston's recipe Served on grilled chicken, drizzled over salad, or served anytime.
Since 1984 RGI has focused on the Best Restaurants, and Chefs that has reflected the diversity of the culinary landscape. Thanks to its panel of culinary professionals that provides a glimpse into the unique culinary world of Chef's.
Bob Christopher
Bob received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 13. During his high school and college years, Bob struggled with the question of how to live the Christian life. His "roller-coaster" experience taught him that he didn't have what it took to be "God's guy."
After college Bob attended a Bible study in Atlanta where he discovered what he was missing—the life of Jesus Christ. Salvation isn’t a self-improvement program. Salvation is receiving and experiencing new life altogether. Witnessing God give new life to an elderly gentleman before he died put in Bob's heart a passion to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible.
During his 40 year ministry, Bob has helped people answer the big questions of life —Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?—through his clear and practical teaching of the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
Bob is passionate about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and deeply encouraged by those who are courageous enough to live that story out by grace through faith..
Bob is the author of Simple Gospel, Simply Grace, and Love Is. He hosts the daily, call-in radio broadcast, Basic Gospel.
Bob was born and raised in Marietta, GA. He grew up eating traditional southern cuisine. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a BS in Biology, Bob moved to Dallas, TX. There he met with his wife, Jeanna. They recently celebrated 30 years of marriage. They have three children, Caitlin, Coleman, and McKenzie and one grandson, Kai.
Sean Nutter
Armida's Mexican
840 Lincoln Street Denver Colorado 80203
303-837-8921
Studied Culinary Arts at The Culinary Institute of America
Class of 2003 * Live in Denver, Colorado.
Chef Sean Nutter has been honored with Restaurant Guild International's Five-Star “Chef of the Year Award" for 2018 who has exemplified the American personification in a great master chef in the fine art of cuisine for “American Fusion Cuisine in Fine Dining”.
Nutter's cuisine is creative and focused on American Fusion Cuisine that pairs well with beer, and fine spirits from his savored Sea scallops to his Steak Nutter. He has truly exemplified himself with Infused Lamb, and a Chocolate Tort.
Chocolate Tort
Infused Lamb
Sea Scallops
Steak Nutter
Walter Royal
Walter Royal
Iron Chef Winner
The Angus Barn, Raleigh, N.C.
http://www.angusbarn.com/royal.html
Walter J. Royal is the executive chef of The Angus Barn Ltd. in Raleigh North Carolina. In 1997, Royal's talents won him recognition from the Restaurant Guild International who named him the Five Star Chef of the Year. He is the first black chef to have received this prestigious award. Other awards have included Best Chef in the Triangle, James Beard Rising Star, Top Black Chef in America and one of the Top Five Chefs in the Southeast. Walter's recent accomplishments included an Angus Barn Achievement award, features in Ebony, Gourmet and Savoy magazines and, memorably, as a winner in Food Network’s IRON CHEF Competition.
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Tim Wilcox
Tim Wilcox
Tim Wilcox, Executive Chef
Thunderbird Country Club, Rancho Mirage, CA
Former Executive chef at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Time is currently the Executive chef at the Thunderbird Country Club. He is the winner of The "Christopher's Five-Star Chef of the Year Award" for 2009 and has earned this honor for his "New innovations in fine dining".
Eric LeVine
Eric LeVine, Executive Chef
Eric LeVine
317 Main Street
317 Main Street Farmingdale NY 11735
516-512-5317
Chef LeVine has been honored with Restaurant Guild International's Five-Star “Chef of the Year Award" for 2013 who has exemplified the American personification in a great master chef in the fine art of
cuisine for “Unique Innovations in Fine Dining”.
LeVine's cuisine is creative and focused on food that pairs well with beer, spirits from his savored the Duck Meatballs – served over creamy polenta with Marsala jus to the Short Rib Burger – red onion, bacon marmalade, Fontina cheese and radish and the and let's not forget the Black Truffle Burger – brie, crispy pancetta and romaine.
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317 Main Street Farmingdale NY 11735
516-512-5317
