FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January
31, 2012
SOTTO
ZERO USA ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP
Fairview, NJ- Sotto Zero USA is proud to announce
that it has formed a Partnership with published author and Food Network Chopped
Champion Chef Eric LeVine, to work
on a project to be announced in the Spring of 2012.
Starting at age 11, Eric had shown an
interest in foodservice when working for a caterer. Fanning that spark, Eric’s
grandfather sent him to France, at the age of 14, to work under Chef Jean Louis
at La Maison in Lyon where he learned how to finesse the romance of a dish. Two
years later, he was “shipped” to Florence to work under Chef Giovanni Brunello
where he learned how to infuse passion and robust flavor into his cooking. Brunello
then put him on a plane to Tokyo to work with Chef Lee Ho where he learnedhow
to marry old-world practices with modern cuisine.
Returning to the U.S., Eric attended the Culinary
Institute of America. From there he worked in many notorious restaurants culminating
in him becoming the Chef de Cuisine at the famed Marriott Marquis in New York
City.
The James
Beard Foundation, world famous for re-establishing the American way of
cooking and the technique of using only fresh, indigenous ingredients,
recognized Chef Eric for his contributions to the gastronomic culinary scene in
the United States and nominated him for Outstanding Chef of Year. In
addition, Chef Eric was also invited for the third time to host a
dinner at the James Beard House in New York for the Great Regional Chefs of
America Series, the first catering chef to be given this prestigious
opportunity.
The superlatives continued when The
International Chef’s Association named Chef Eric Creative Caterer of the Year
and Chef of the Year – the only American chef to receive that distinction.
With Chef Eric joining on our side we plan
to continue our expansion into the Frozen Dessert Market and increase our
current product offerings.
ABOUT SOTTO ZERO USA:
Sotto Zero is a Frozen Dessert Manufacturing company that
specializes in the production of Artisanal Gelato and Sorbetto based out of
Fairview, NJ. With a fast growing customer base, Sotto Zero’s clients include
places such as: Whole Foods Market, Corrado’s Market, Greenberry’s, 340 Grill,
Dozzino, Hoboken, Terrazza, Upstairs, Nanina’s in the Park, Park Savoy, Kafe
Neo as well as working with local celebrities and supporting local events.
For information on
this Press Release or the company please contact:
Manuel Klinar
Director of Marketing
125 Broad Avenue, Suite A3
Fairview, NJ 07020
201-540-9704
Manuel.klinar@sottozerousa.com
