Brownsburg Student Places Fifth in the Best Teen Chef Final Round Competition in Las Vegas
[Indianapolis, IN, May 19, 2008] – Saturday Erikah Morehead-Belvin of Brownsburg, finished fifth out of thirty-one competitors in Las Vegas at the Best Teen Chef competition sponsored by The Art Institutes and the Food Network. Erikah received a half of a full scholarship equally over $20,000 to attend the International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Indianapolis. She was on your show May 13, 2008.
Thirty-one high school seniors from across North America converged at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Las Vegas to slice, dice, and sauté their way through the grueling two-hour competition in pursuit of more than $250,000 in tuition scholarships and the title of Best Teen Chef 2008.
Competitors were given two hours to prepare three dishes from an Italian inspired menu of Braciole Calabresi - Stuffed Pork Bundles; Peperonata - Peppers Sautéed with Olive Oil and Capers; and Orechietti con Carciofl - Orechietti Pasta with Artichokes. The teens were judged on cleanliness, taste and presentation and more by the program’s chef educators.
Chef Michael Nenes, Assistant Vice President of Culinary Arts for The Art Institutes, said, "Each year, the caliber and talent of the students who compete for the title of Best Teen Chef becomes more impressive. The key to the Best Teen Chef Competition is to come with your game face on and be ready to out-cook the competition. Training, focus and determination – all qualities of the most successful chefs - are paramount. Jonathan Miller distinguished himself throughout the Competition, and the judges were very impressed with his excellent culinary skills and talent.”
For more information on The Best Teen Chef Competition, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/btc.
The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) is a system of over 40 education institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.