Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College


		There's always something happening at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, and we like to keep you updated on what's going on around the college and in our community. Student Showcase TRS eNews Calendar of Events Restaurant Happenings TRS eNews The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College Welcomed Judy Wicks on 12/13/2007 Ellen Yin on 12/15/2007. *Book Signing and Cooking Demo with Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine - Host of Food Network's Hit TV Show "Dinner: Impossible"* When: October 9, 2007 at 7:00PM. Advanced Purchased Tickets: $35.00 Door Price: $ 40.00 Admission includes a copy of Chef Robert Irvine's *Mission: Cook!* To register, please call 267-295-2367 or email jmwood@walnuthillcollege.edu (Click here for more information). TRS Chef Instructor Richard Pepino Featured on CBS 3 Eyewitness News Consumer Segment Something was fishy on Eyewitness News on Wednesday night, May 23, 2007 at 11:00 PM. That is when the Eyewitness News featured an investigative segment about "fish switching" in restaurants. TRS Chef Instructor Richard Pepino appeared on the segment as a guest expert. Click here to read or view the segment. Community Education Summer Schedules-Summer Break 2007 The Community Education Department will be on summer break from July 6-September 6, 2007. Evening summer classes will not be held during this time. Classes will resume on September 6, 2007. The fall class schedule will be posted on the Community Education Page in the near future. TRS-WHC Hosts Prestigious Young Chef Competition The Restaurant School was selected by the prestigious Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs to host the 2007 National Jeunne Commis Chef Competition. On Saturday May 19 ten young chefs from around the USA converged on our campus. The competition was be judged by five Master Chefs. Congratulations to the winner, Adam Smith of Charlotte, North Carolina. He will now move on to the Chaine's International Jeune Commis Commis Competition in Frankfurt, Germany in September, 2007. TRS-WHC Restaurants Wine 2007 Wine Spectator Award The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College takes great pride in announcing that its four student-run restaurants have won the prestigious Wine Spectator award for the wine programs featured in each dining room. The TRS-WHC wine program is supervised by Restaurant Operations Instructor Philippe McCartney, who has educated his students in the fine art of wine and food pairing to win this award. More than 4,000 restaurants nationwide competed for this award. TRS-WHC will be featured in the Wine Spectator's annual dining guide in the August 31, 2007 issue. Chef Pinkney to Star in Fretz Kitchen on CN8 TRS-WHC Director of Culinary Arts Chef Philip Pinkney will be starring in two episodes of The Fretz Kitchen, a cooking program aired on Comcast’s CN8. The programs featuring Chef Pinkney will begin to air this summer and will be seen in cities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Chef Pepino Establishes Kitchen Garden Student Organization. Bringing his natural enthusiasm for all things culinary and gardening Chef Richard Pepino has helped create the college’s first Kitchen Garden organization for students. Open House Information Features a presentation on The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, a cooking demonastration by one of our Chef Instructors, a tour of our beautiful campus and continental breakfast. To find out about the next Open House, please contact The Office of Admissions or if you have any additional questions. (215) 222-4200 or toll free 1-877-925-6884, ext. 3064 Attention 2008 High School Graduates! TRS's Summer Institute Is Your Chance To Experience College Life At The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College Summer Institute: July 18 - 20, 2007 The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College presents a 3-day innovative hospitality program for high school students who will be graduating in 2007. It is an innovative, hands-on program that will get you involved in culinary arts and management. You will experience exciting career options within the industry. In just three days, you will gain a true understanding of what this rewarding field has to offer. You'll also discover what makes The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College special... an approach to learning that focuses on YOU, the student. Download the Summer Institute brochure (PDF). Please contact The Office of Admissions if you have any additional questions. (215) 222-4200 or toll free 1-877-925-6884, ext. 3073 Let Freedom Ring... In Gingerbread! TRS and Lights of Liberty Present "Gingerbread Independence Hall" PECO Energy Liberty Center 6th & Chestnut Street Click here for images of the construction. (PDF Format) Restaurant Happenings The European Courtyard's New Winter 2008 Menu Delicious Dining Awaits You with Our New Spring Menu for the European Courtyard. See the menu here. The Hidden Gem of University City! Join us for a truly unique dining experience in one of our student-run restaurants. Choose from one of four restaurants, Great Chefs of Philadelphia™, American Heartland, Italian Trattoria and the European Courtyard. These four unique restaurants serve the student as an operational classroom. Call today and experience The Restaurant School Dining. For reservations and information call 215-222-4200. Upcoming Events There is always something exciting happening at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College. 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