Tag Archives: Daniel Boulud

A Mother’s Celebration at Cafe Boulud

Posted on May 14, 2013 by John Sconzo

It wasn’t yet Mothers Day or my wife’s birthday. Those would both be the following day. It was, however, the day to celebrate both as well as two bon voyages. We drove down to New York City to take our [...]

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Sunday Photo -Team USA and the Bocuse d’Or

Posted on January 27, 2013 by John Sconzo

The 2013 Bocuse d’Or competition takes place this week in Lyon, France. Considered by many to be the premiere culinary competition in the world, it is an intense battle, of skill, ingenuity, resourcefulness, stamina and will unlike anything else out [...]

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Sunday Photos – In the Green Room and Beyond at The James Beard Awards

Posted on May 20, 2012 by John Sconzo

Once the red carpet was through I headed to the Green Room of Avery Fisher hall at Lincoln Center, ground zero for the media covering the event, to partake in festivities and await the winners as they were announced and [...]

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Bocuse d’Or USA 2012 Finals – A Slide Show

Posted on February 3, 2012 by John Sconzo

The 2012 Bocuse d’Or USA Finals held at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. was a great competition. It was won by the team of Richard Rosendale and Corey Siegel, but in reality, all of the contestants [...]

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The Future of Bocuse d’Or USA – The Commis Competition 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by John Sconzo

The first ever Commis Competition sponsored by the Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation took place this past Saturday, January 28th on the campus of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. The idea was to recognize young talent working the stoves of America’s [...]

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Congratulations to Richard Rosendale, CMC – Bocuse d’Or Candidate USA for 2013!!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by John Sconzo

Richard Rosendale CMC is the American candidate for the Bocuse d’Or 2013. Along with his commis, Corey Siegel, won the honor with a focused and determined culinary performance yesterday at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, where they competed against [...]

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Ferrari Challenge at Watkins Glen

Posted on September 5, 2010 by John Sconzo

Yesterday, my son, L.J. and I drove across N.Y. State to meet up with my friends, Scott and Tanya Boswell, who were participating in the Watkins Glen Ferrari Challenge along with their friends from Ferrari of Tampa Bay and other [...]

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Bocuse D’Or USA 2010 – A Docsconz Video

Posted on August 2, 2010 by John Sconzo

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It has been 6 months since James Kent of Eleven Madison Park was selected to represent the United States at the next Bocuse D'Or competition in February 2011 [...]

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A Birthday Dinner – 51

Posted on May 6, 2010 by John Sconzo

I turned 51 this week. It wasn't a milestone, but I figure it is better to celebrate it than not have it. The last few years, I have been able to celebrate my birthday with dinners at well [...]

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