California Culinary Academy and the Tenderloin Community School ‘Come Together’ to Celebrate Diversity and Community Spirit

Local school recognizes diversity of community with a family-style meal

San Francisco – (March 31, 2008) -- On February 28, 2008, the California Culinary Academy (CCA) helped the Tenderloin Community School launch a new monthly dining tradition dedicated to fostering community spirit and celebrating the diversity of the Tenderloin community.

In honor of Harambee, which in Swahili means “coming together,” CCA students and Chef Michael Wahl prepared the family-style meal and Chef Suzy Moffet assisted in serving approximately 50 students, parents and faculty members.

“We are delighted to have had the opportunity to give back to a community we have called home for so many years,” said Jennifer White, president of CCA. “I want to thank Chef Michael Wahl, Chef Suzy Moffet, and their team of dedicated Restaurant Production students for their outstanding efforts on behalf of CCA.”

During the event, guests were welcomed by Tenderloin Community School’s principal Herb Hacker. Before the meal, Chef Suzy Moffet provided an introduction to the meal and thanked the school for the opportunity to support the launch of the monthly program.

The CCA team’s menu celebrated the community’s diversity and history, featuring traditional soul food and Chinese dishes such as southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens, beef & broccoli, vegetarian lo mien, as well as almond cookies and southern bread pudding.

Sabrina Peters, event organizer, expressed the school’s appreciation for CCA’s hard work and culinary contributions, “On Friday, the buzz was still going about how delicious the food was at the Harambee event.”

The partnership with the Tenderloin Community School is one of many community organizations CCA has supported throughout its more than thirty year history. To learn more about CCA’s community events and partnerships, visit http://www.baychef.com/press/.

About California Culinary Academy:
California Culinary Academy (CCA) was established in 1977 in San Francisco and formed a partnership with the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu in 1998. Today, CCA has two locations: the Historic California Hall is located at 625 Polk with Carême Room, the student-run restaurant; and at 350 Rhode Island in Potrero Hill. CCA offers Associate of Occupational Studies degrees in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality and Restaurant Management, and a certificate in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie and Baking. CCA is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). For more information, visit www.caculinary.edu.