As we move toward the close of another academic year, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve had at UC Merced Dining—and what a year it has been! One of the highlights has been our collaboration with Chef Ed Porter, which resulted in the creation of his award-winning short film, The Food That… Continue reading A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and National Recognition
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Recognizing Hardworking Colleagues and Bringing Exciting Guest Speakers to Our Town
Celebrating a Banner Year at UC Merced Dining 2024 has been an exceptional year for UC Merced Dining, marked by national recognition and prestigious awards. Our dedicated team’s hard work and innovative approaches have been acknowledged on multiple fronts. First, we proudly received a Silver Award at the National Association of College and University Food… Continue reading Recognizing Hardworking Colleagues and Bringing Exciting Guest Speakers to Our Town
Celebrating a Culinary Journey: I Was Named Chef of the Year by Monterey Bay ACF
I am thrilled to announce that I have been named Chef of the Year by the Monterey Bay chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). This recognition is not just a personal milestone but a reflection of the vibrant and supportive culinary community that I am fortunate to be a part of. A Recognition of… Continue reading Celebrating a Culinary Journey: I Was Named Chef of the Year by Monterey Bay ACF