The American Culinary Federation (ACF) has announced the 15 winners of the 2009 Achievement of Excellence Awards, to be honored at ACF's 2009 National Convention, July 11 to 14.ACF's Achievement of Excellence Awards recognize foodservice establishments that have been in operation at least five consecutive years, nominated by an ACF chapter and recognized as an industry leader.
And the winners are:
Casual Dining
Boca, Cincinnati
Cafe in the Square, Buffalo, N.Y.
Culinary Program Full-Service Restaurant Facility
Riverside Community College Culinary Academy, Riverside, Calif.
Fine Dining
All in Good Taste Productions, Pittsburgh
Charlie Trotter's, Chicago
Daveed's at 934, Cincinnati
Deco, St. Augustine, Fla.
The French Laundry, Yountville, Calif.
Hartstone Inn, Camden Maine
The Inn at Little Washington, Washington, Va.
Le Coq Au Vin, Orlando, Fla.
The Yorktowne Hotel, York, Pa.
Pastry Shop/Bakery
Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli, Cincinnati
Private Clubs or Resorts
Kenwood Country Club, Cincinnati
Noncommercial Dining Establishment
The Seven Hills School, Cincinnati