Dan Boman, CEPC, of The Art Institute of Phoenix Named 2017 Pastry Chef of the Year at the American Culinary Federation National Convention

The ACF Pastry Chef of the Year award, was established in 2004 and recognizes a pastry chef who displays a passion for the craft, has an accomplished reputation in the pastry field and has helped educate others by sharing skills and knowledge. Four finalists from ACF regions competed at the national convention after first being nominated by colleagues and then winning their respective regional competitions.

Pastry chefs had two hours and 30 minutes to prepare and serve three items representing the designated theme, Disney Villains. These included a cold-plated dessert featuring key lime, strawberries and cream cheese; a signature cookie and showpiece at least two feet tall, composed 75 percent of either chocolate or sugar work.

A panel of ACF-approved judges determined the winner.

"It is such an honor, and indeed humbling, to be considered among some of the best pastry chefs in the country by the American Culinary Federation," said Boman who previously served as an executive pastry chef at Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. An avid competitor, Boman has competed in multiple culinary competitions, earning Best Chocolate Showpiece in the National Team Pastry Championship in 2009.

About The Art Institute of Phoenix
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About the American Culinary Federation
The American Culinary Federation, Inc. (ACF), established in 1929, is the standard of excellence for chefs in North America. With more than 17,500 members spanning more than 150 chapters nationwide, ACF is the leading culinary association offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org. Find ACF on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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