Schedule of events

Nation's Restaurant News, Sept 15, 2008

New location! Expanded program! Hands-on participation! Things are really cooking at

CULINARY R&D

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The Premier Event for Menu Development Professionals

OCTOBER 2-5, 2008

JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY

Host Hotel: Doubletree Gateway Village Charlotte, North Carolina

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2

4 P.M.-7:30 P.M.

REGISTRATION

6 P.M.-7:30 P.M.

WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

8 A.M.-8:30 A.M.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 A.M.-8:45 A.M.

WELCOME REMARKS

8:45 A.M.-12 P.M.

SOUTHERN ACCENTS: FOODS FROM SOUTHERN TABLES

Presenter/Moderator:

BRET THORN

Food Editor

Nation's Restaurant News

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Presenter/Panel Member

DR. FREDERICK OPIE

Associate Professor of History

Marist College

Author

"Hog and Hominy: Soul Food from Africa to America"

Panelists:

CHEF DONALD BARICKMAN

Founding Chef

Hospitality Management Group

SHIRLEY O. CORRIHER

Food Scientist, Author

"Cookwise: The Hows and Whys of

Successful Cooking"

KATHLEEN PURVIS

Food Editor

The Charlotte Observer

CHEF ROBERT STEHLING

Chef-owner,

Hominy Grill

12 P.M.-1:30 P.M.

LUNCHEON, FEATURING CONFERENCE SPONSOR MENU INNOVATIONS

1:30 P.M.-3 P.M.

SUPERMARKETS STRIKE BACK!

Supermarket Trend Presentation & Moderator:

PAMELA PARSEGHIAN

Executive Food Editor

Nation's Restaurant News

Panel:

TINA FREEDMAN

Regional Prepared Foods Coordinator

Whole Foods Market

RANDI BREAULT

Food Service--New Store Development Coordinator

Earth Fare Market & Cafe

MIKE AINSLIE

Development Chef

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

3:15 P.M.-5 P.M.

TABLE TALK ROUNDTABLES

5:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M.

COCKTAIL RECEPTION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

9 A.M.-9:30 A.M.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:30 A.M.-11 A.M.

WORKSHOP: BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH

Presenter/Moderator

NANCY KRUSE

Menu Trends Expert and Columnist

Nation's Restaurant News

Panelists:

ADAM BAIRD

Corporate Executive Chef

Mimi's Cafe

KEVIN BECHTEL

Vice President, Research and Development

Shari's

JAY MILLER

Corporate Chef

IHOP

DEBRA OLSON

Senior Manager, Product Development

Golden Corral

11:15 A.M.-12 P.M.

LUNCHEON

12 P.M.-4:15 P.M.

TRACK ONE: HANDS-ON TEAM COOKING WORKSHOP

Adrenaline will be flowing during this workshop where you'll pair with peers and Johnson & Wales students in a fast-paced, teambuilding environment. Work in cutting-edge J&W kitchens to create tasty items from a mystery market basket. With nearly 100 of your chef colleagues on the line, culinary inspiration will be at a fever pitch.

TRACK TWO: OFF-SITE SUPERMARKET TOUR

Board the Culinary R&D bus for a firsthand look at what's happening at some of the area's most creative supermarkets. Check out the innovative food displays and merchandising initiatives that are drawing customers away from restaurants.

4:30 P.M.-6 P.M.

TASTING RECEPTION

With a busy day behind them, attendees will gather to share their experiences and enjoy Team Workshop menu items.

6 P.M.-7 P.M.

TEAM WORKSHOP "SHOW AND TELL"

Cooking teams present their plates, reveal what inspired their dish and take questions from the audience.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER S

8 A.M.-8:30 A.M.

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:30 A.M.-9:45 A.M.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: STATE OF THE PLATE

NANCY KRUSE

Menu Trends Expert and Columnist

Nation's Restaurant News

10 A.M.-11:15 A.M.

GOING GREEN ON CHAIN MENUS

With green hot and getting hotter, this presentation by the International Corporate Chefs Association (ICCA) is right on target. Be there when these chefs focus on the challenges and opportunities for organic, natural, local and sustainable foods on chain menus.

Moderator:

KEVIN RYAN

Executive Director

ICCA

Panel Members/ICCA Members:

JACK GRAVES

Founder

Burgerville

RICK WOLFF

Director of Culinary Standards

HMS Host

RICHARD FAEH

Corporate Chef

Starwood Hotels

ADAM BAIRD

Corporate Executive Chef

Mimi's Cafe

11:15 A.M.-12:15 P.M.

CHEF COOKING DEMONSTRATION & TASTING

CHEF BOB WAGGONER

Charleston Grill, part of the Charleston Place Hotel, an Orient Express Luxury Property

Chef Waggoner has recently completed a cookbook called Charleston Grill Cookbook, won an Emmy for his television show "Off the Menu" with Turner South, and is filming a pilot for a new travel show, "Bob's World," a showcase of Orient Express Luxury Properties. He also hosts a weekly cooking segment for an ABC television affiliate that highlights Charleston's sophisticated culinary scene.

12:30 P.M.

CONFERENCE ADJOURNS

Register NOW!

Visit www.CulinaryRandD.com or contact Kim Kirchner at (502) 583-3783, ext. 223, or e-mail kkirchner@hqtrs.com.

Registration for operators only

CONFERENCE SPONSORS:

Basic American Foods

Bush Brothers and Co.

Clearwater Seafoods

International Corporate Chefs Association

Ocean Spray Cranberries inc.

Phillips Gourmet Inc.

Quantum Foods LLC

Red Arrow Products Company LLC

Sargento Food Service

Simplot

Sugar Foods Corporation

Sweet Street Desserts

Ventura Foods LLC