Sunday, Jan.3, 2010

Throughout the day
Arrivals

8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Registration/Exhibitor Set Up

12 noon - 5 p.m
Ribbon Cutting/ Exhibition Hall Opens

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Top100 Committee Meeting

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Top100 Overall Excellence Winners -- Final Rankings

6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Welcome Cocktail Reception (Top100: Theresa Lin / CBS: Derek Uehara)

9 p.m. - 1a.m.
Hosted Hospitality Suite (VIPs, Speakers & Selected Sponsors ONLY)

Monday, Jan.4, 2010

7 a.m. - 10 p.m
Registration

9 a.m. - 5 p.m
Exhibition Hall Opens

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m
Opening Breakfast Session (Top 100 & CBS)

10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m
Top100 Red Carpet (Group Ⅰ):
Awards & Photo Opportunity
Seminars:
Chef Swap: International Chinese Culinary Student Chefs and Chinese Culinary Chefs Exchange Program

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Top100 Red Carpet (Group Ⅱ):
Awards & Photo Opportunity
Seminars:
Noodle Pulling Workshop & Demonstration

2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Workshops
Top100 Red Carpet (Group Ⅲ):
Awards & Photo Opportunity
Seminars:
Recipes for Success: Create Signature menu with market fresh ingredients, herbs & spices*

5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Red Carpet/ Media Interviews

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Keynote Speakers & Awards Dinner Gala
Mayor’s Awards & Outstanding Chinese Entrepreneurs Awards Gala Dinner

9 p.m. - 1 a.m
Hosted Hospitality Suite (VIPs & Selected Sponsors ONLY)

Tuesday, Jan.5, 2010

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Exhibition Hall Opens

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Culinary Show Breakfast Session

10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Top100 Red Carpet (Group Ⅳ):
Awards & Photo Opportunity
Seminars:
Leverage Technology to Grow Your Business Presented by ChineseMenu.com, SuncasTV, and Yelp!
The Art of Plating by International Chefs

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Top100 Red Carpet (Group Ⅴ):
Awards & Photo Opportunity
Fruit Carving Workshop & Demonstration
Seminars:
What’s Hot, What’s Not: Culinary Development of Chinese Cuisine in the U.S.

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Workshops
Top100 Red Carpet (Group Ⅵ):
Awards & Photo Opportunity
Seminars:
Improving your Restaurant, One Table at a Time: Learn from experts in the field in running a successful business
Beer Pairing for a Tasteful Menu

5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Red Carpet/ Media Interviews (Lion Dancers)

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Top 100 Overall Excellence Awards Gala Dinner (Parade of Chefs)

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Breakfast/Wrap-Up Meetings (VIP Guests & Invited Sponsors)
Departures