Doral Arrowwood's Executive Sous Chef Selected as a Finalist on The Next Food Network Star

Doral Arrowwood, the premier hotel in Westchester, today announced its Executive Sous Chef, Brett August, has been named one of ten finalists competing in Season 5 of The Next Food Network Star.

Rye Brook, New York (PRWEB) May 3, 2009 -- Doral Arrowwood, the premier hotel in Westchester, today announced its Executive Sous Chef, Brett August, has been named one of ten finalists competing in Season 5 of The Next Food Network Star.

Since coming to Doral Arrowwood in 1998, Chef August has advanced from the role of Prep Cook to being number two in command as the Executive Sous Chef. August had also served as Banquet Sous Chef, PM Sous Chef and Chef at the Company's Provare Restaurant along the way.

"At Doral Arrowwood, we pride ourselves on offering award-winning cuisine and a distinctive dining experience," said Steve Mabus, General Manager of Doral Arrowwood. "We are excited to have a member of our renowned culinary team take part in such a prestigious competition and look forward to seeing Brett compete."

Drawing from his 11 years of experience at Doral Arrowwood, August was able to apply many of the skills he learned in the commercial kitchen to his experience on The Next Food Network Star.

"I am grateful for the opportunity to share my unique culinary perspective on The Next Food Network Star," said Brett August, Executive Sous Chef at Doral Arrowwood. "The competition gave me an opportunity to apply my skills to a wide variety of culinary challenges and I am anxious for viewers to see how catering and commercial cooking skills translate to a reality show."

In its fifth season, The Next Food Network Star provides 10 hopeful TV chefs the chance to compete for the ultimate dream job: his or her own Food Network show. Iron Chef Bobby Flay leads the selection committee that ultimately decides the winner's fate and transforms one lucky contestant into a food and television celebrity.

Tune in for the premier episode on Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT as the finalists cater Food Network's "Sweet 16" party with network talent and media there to judge.

About Doral Arrowwood:
Doral Arrowwood, located just 30 minutes north of Manhattan and five minutes away from the Westchester County Airport, provides both business executives and leisure travelers alike the ultimate in privacy at an unsurpassed location.

The property is nestled on 114 wooded acres, surrounded by a magnificent Robert von Hagge golf course. Guests can enjoy a wide range of activities including golf, tennis and racket sports. The resort offers 373 guest rooms (including seven suites), three distinct restaurants, a spectacular indoor-outdoor pool and state-of-the-art sports center with spa services such as massages and facials. The facility boasts 33 custom-built meeting rooms and an elegant 6,500 square foot grand ballroom for corporate and special events.

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