Good news is meant to be shared! ProStart students from San Dimas High School just won 3rd place at the National ProStart Student Invitational in Washington, D.C.!
Their winning restaurant concept they pitched? “CHEAT DAY” with the slogan “because you deserve it”. It’s gluttonous and unapologetic! Menu items include “the whole dang pizza” and “the fries you’ve been craving”.
You can celebrate their tremendous accomplishment by commenting on our Instagram! And here’s to hoping “CHEAT DAY” opens one day!
Highlights
Orange County School of the Arts Wows in Culinary!
ProStart students from OCSA made an impressive showing in the culinary competition with their menu:
Appetizer: seared scallop with lemon tarragon pea foam
Entrée: bistro fillet with glazed vegetables and oyster mushroom cream sauce
Dessert: caramel mouse with apple puree, nut crumble, and caramel sauce
Supported by Iconic Brands
Our biggest thanks to The Habit Burger Grill for sending our students to D.C. and to Wienerschnitzel, BJ’s Restaurants, and SAVOR for making our state competition possible. We’re grateful to have the support of these iconic hospitality brands!
West Coast best coast? We think so!
Meeting Industry Leaders
Students met James Fripp, Chief Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Officer at YUM! He is also the Chair of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
Seeing the Sites
Students spent the week in D.C. and met students from around the U.S. They had a blast touring the monuments and trying new food.
Thank you for believing in our students!
Inspired? Join Us!
The California Restaurant Foundation, the nonprofit behind ProStart, changes lives through restaurants. You can create memorable learning experiences for teens from all backgrounds! Sponsoring an event, mentoring a class, hosting a field trip… there are so many ways to make an impact.
To find your place in the ProStart family, email Erin Mascho at emascho@calrest.org.
