Thank you for celebrating 10 years of the Ment'or Grant Program!

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Thank you for celebrating Ten Years of our Grant Program!

On October 15th, our Chairman Chef Daniel Boulud, hosted a very special event at Restaurant DANIEL to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Ment’or Grant Program. It was a special evening featuring incredible chefs, generous sponsors, and partners.

With special thanks to Chefs: Grant Achatz, Kyle Connaughton, Wylie Dufresne, Markus Glocker, Gavin Kaysen, Thomas Keller, Eddy Leroux, Angie Mar, Mawa McQueen, Yoonsoo Park, Missy Robbins, Sungchul Shim, Shaun Velez, and Cedric Vongerichten.

And to our sponsors: Hestan, Black Diamond Caviar, Chateau Minuty, Gourmet Attitude Truffles, SevenRooms, Snake River Farms, PFD, Pure Bred Lamb, Solex Fine Foods, Yeti, Dom Perignon, and Weber Ranch Vodka.

Your unwavering support is vital in empowering aspiring chefs through exceptional training and invaluable mentorship. Together, we are shaping the future of the culinary world and ensuring that the next generation of culinary stars has the tools they need to succeed. Let’s keep inspiring the next generation of culinary talent!


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MENT’OR NEWS FEED

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    The Ment'or BKB Foundation
    To the city of ST. LOUIS and FOOD LOVERS everywhere: We’re excited to invite you to a special Evening with Gerard Craft & Friends, proudly hosted with Niche Food Group.Join us on the evening of November 7th, 2024 at Expat BBQ(at City Foundry STL) for a night of incredible dishes from top culinary talent and the chance to meet celebrated chefs. Your support directly supports Team USA on their #roadtolyon for the Bocuse d’Or (the Olympics of the food world) in Lyon, France! 🇫🇷TICKETS HERE: eventsbyniche.com/mentorParticipating Chefs include:* Gerard Craft (Niche Food Group, STL)* Justin Carlisle (Ardent, Milwaukee)* Joe Flamm (Rose Mary, Chicago)* Matt Accarrino (SPQR, SFO)* Johnny Leach & Helen Jo (The Town Co, KCMO)* Andy Ticer & Michael Hudman (Hog and Hominy, Memphis)* Amy Mills (17th St BBQ, Murphysboro, IL)* Craig Rivard (Little Fox, STL)* Loryn Nalic (Balkan Treat Box, STL)* Aaron Martinez & Michael Gallina (Vicia / Take Root Hospitality, STL)* David Sandusky (BEAST BBQ, STL)* Matt Daughaday (Idol Wolf, STL)* Ben Poremba (Bengelina, STL)* Jesse Mendica & Mike Risk (Olive & Oak, Clover & Bee, STL)* Joshua Lanning (Brightside Hospitality & Slowhand BBQ, Peoria, IL)* Suji Shaw (Niche Food Group, STL)Tickets:* General Admission: $150 (Access to chef stations + open bar)* Early Admission: $200 (Early entry + special welcome toast)* VIP Admission [Update: SOLD OUT!]: $250 (Early access + exclusive afterparty + swag bag)“Ment’or has been transformative in changing the way American chefs are perceived globally. Supporting Team USA isn’t just about winning; it’s about fostering mentorship.” — Chef Gerard Crafteventsbyniche.com/mentor#roadtolyon #bocusedorusa #inspiringculinaryexcellence #supportyoungchefs #gerardcraft #TeamUSA #stlouiseats #nichefoodgroup ... See MoreSee Less
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