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Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. An opportunity to study in France landed Kropczynski with internships at the La Côte Saint-Jacques and Le Clos Longchamp and provided extensive practice in classical French technique. . - US Grant Hotel San Diego |
With the Michelin-starred, French-born Chef Yves Garnier, recipient of “Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur” by the state of France. |
In 1998, François was awarded “Pastry Chef of the Year” by the Bon Appétit Food & Entertainment Awards and again in 2001 by the International Pastry Competition Committee – Beaver Creek. In July of 2004, François was honored with the prestigious Ordre du Mérite Agricole, Medal of Honor by the French Government. In 2006, he was selected as a member of Relais Desserts International, a professional association of the 85 Best Pastry Chefs in the World, |
With Addison's Executive Chef William Bradley - “Culinary Masters Competition" winner and former General Manager of The Grand Del Mar Thomas Voss, currently President of Manchester Financial Group. |
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