(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 3, 2019) The Crave Café at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy recently had their first open night for the 2019-2020 school year. More than 150 people showed up in the three hours it was open. The goal of the Crave Café is teaching students how to operate a successful […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Feb. 15, 2018) The Rockwall ISD Culinary Team recently competed at the Texas Regional ProStart Competition at the University of Houston, winning first place and earning the first ever perfect score in the competition’s history. The team had 60 minutes and two portable burners to complete two, three-course meals. They were judged on […]
Chocolate? Check! Mint? Check! Walnuts? Check! (ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 15, 2015) Many around the Rockwall area know Vicki Hoarty as a professional artist and former art curator at the Hilton. But Vicki went back to school to earn a degree in the culinary arts field to become a chef, baker, blogger, and instructor of […]
Restaurant management team members each earn $50,500 in scholarships, head to nationals in May! Culinary team members cook up excellent finish at state, each take home $23,500 scholarships ROCKWALL, TEXAS (March 15, 2014) Two teams in the Rockwall Culinary Arts program recently competed in the Texas ProStart state finals – an honor achieved by first placing within […]
(Rowlett – November 28, 2012) The Rowlett Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member Bite Catering & Events, Inc. with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 27. Bite Catering & Events is a personal chef and catering service that specializes in preparing meals using the freshest ingredients for busy professionals, new and expecting parents, busy families, […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 17, 2012 – Blue Bell handed out more than 2,000 free ice cream sandwiches to the staff and students at Rockwall High School on Thursday, September 13. The special treat was held to show support for RHS Chef/Instructor Cody Hayes who has advanced to the state level of the Texas Teacher of the […]
Applications for student volunteers being accepted Thursday, April 19 was a day of celebration for the many volunteers who give of their time to the various units and departments of the Lake Pointe Health Network. The volunteers were honored by the staff at a delicious breakfast catered by hospital chef, Nathan Long, and each received […]
Oliver’s Fine Foods opened its neighborhood market concept in Sundance Square Nov. 5 with a 6,600 square foot store at 415 Throckmorton at 4th Street in downtown Fort Worth. Oliver’s Fine Foods features an extensive list of meats including sausages, poultry, beef, lamb, veal, venison, shellfish, and fish. The gourmet foods store will also […]