THE ‘TOP TEN’ TURNS TWENTY!

DESSERT PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES
THE TOP TEN PASTRY CHEFS IN AMERICA…

…At the 20th Annual Awards Ceremony
On Monday, June 3rd at The Institute of Culinary Education in NYC

New York, NY - May, 2013 - Dessert Professional magazine, the nation's leading
publication of the pastry, ice cream and chocolate industries, will name the top toques
of tuile, cocoa and sugar at a ceremony and tasting event on Monday, June 3rd at The
Institute of Culinary Education in New York. As dessert professionals have taken their
rightful place as culinary luminaries, the magazine that leads the industry will honor
those individuals who lead the pastry pack.

"With more and more remarkable talent filling the ranks of dessert professionals, being
recognized as one of best has gained a new level of prestige," notes editor Matthew
Stevens. Co-editor Tish Boyle adds, “The talented chefs on this year’s list possess that
rare blend of technical skill, artistry and motivation – their desserts are truly inspired, and
they deserve to be honored at this industry event.”

"We set out to recognize outstanding chefs who elevate the industry as a whole with
their contributions in talent, innovation, and community service. These are the chefs who
have proven they most embody the spirit of excellence and hospitality that we are all
committed to," said publisher Jeff Dryfoos. Selected from around the entire country, this
year's Top Ten, the crème de la crème are:

Andy Chlebana Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
Bill Corbett Absinthe, San Francisco, CA
Christophe Feyt Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
Brooks Headley Del Posto, NYC
Malcolm Livingston II wd-50, NYC
Jimmy MacMillan JMPurePastry, Chicago, IL
Laurie Jon Moran Le Bernardin, NYC
Clarisa Martino Mesa Grill, NYC, Las Vegas, Nassau
Nancy Olson Gramercy Tavern, NYC
Roy Shvartzapel Common Bond, Houston, TX

This year's Hall Of Fame honoree is renowned pastry chef, macaron pioneer, and Food
Network's Cupcake Wars judge Florian Bellanger of MadMac.