Tramonto, Okura Star on RCA Panel at NRA

ATLANTA—The Research Chefs Association (RCA) has announced that it will host a panel discussion, “Value-Engineer Your Menu: Culinology® to the Rescue,” on Saturday, May 22, noon to 1:30 P.M., McCormick Place Room S403a, during the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. The panelists—representing restaurants from QSR through fine dining—will include Rick Tramonto (Tru), Robert Okura (The Cheesecake Factory), Cammie Spillyards (Chili’s), Amy Alarcon (Popeye’s) and Melissa Haupt (Applebee’s). The panel will be moderated by Harry Crane, executive chef, Kraft.

Other RCA events during the NRA Show include:

• RCA Midwest-Chicagoland Regional
  Friday, May 21, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
  Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, 600 West Chicago Avenue, Suite 860, Chicago
  “Chocolate From Bean to Bar” will explore how cocoa beans are grown and harvested. Seating is limited. Register now to reserve your space.
• RCA Annual Networking Reception
  Sunday, May 23, 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
  Union League Club, 65 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago
  Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Dress is business attire (no jeans, no sneakers). No RSVP necessary.

RCA will also have a booth at the show, #951 in the South Hall of McCormick Place.