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18 YOUNG CHEFS TO SQUARE OFF THIS WEEKEND FOR THE TITLE “BEST TEEN CHEF IN AMERICA”

THE WINNER JOINS THE RANKS OF CELEBRITY CHEFS WITH APPEARANCES ON NETWORK MORNING SHOWS, AND A FULL CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP TO THE ARTS INSTITUTES

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Budding teenage chefs from all over the country took part in this year’s (4th annual) Best Teen Chef in America Competition.

18 finalists will converge on New York City this weekend to saute’ their way to the title “Best Teen Chef in America” and a share of nearly two-hundred thousand dollars in scholarship money.

According to a panel discussion at the 2002 American Culinary Federation Convention, industry experts agree that comfort foods are more popular than ever.
 

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EMBARGOED: FOR RELEASE TUESDAY MAY 20th at 10:00AM ET - New York, NY - After battling their way through regional cook-offs, a group of talented teen chefs will converge in New York City this weekend to compete for the title of “Best Teen Chef in America.”

All eighteen finalists will try to dazzle the panel of judges, not by preparing fancy foie gras, but by cooking up comfort foods, including roast chicken with pan gravy, sautéed vegetable medley, and red bliss potatoes. A panel of Master Chefs, professional and celebrity judges will name the winner.

In its fourth year, The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef in America Competition is offering students, and their families, an unprecedented opportunity to jump-start an education in the culinary arts. Students can win a full tuition scholarship to study at one of the prestigious Art Institutes that offers a culinary arts program.

This Story Includes:

Footage of all 18 finalists in action, preparing dishes under pressure and against the clock. And, the naming of this year’s Best Teen Chef in America.

A great recipe your viewers will love.

Sound bites from finalists, the winning chef, and Chef Joseph Shilling, who oversees the competition.
 

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