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| ZEHNDER'S OF FRANKENMUTH RANKS AS A TOP RESTAURANT ICON IN THE U.S. |
| Only Michigan restaurant to receive honor... |
| FRANKENMUTH, MI - February 11, 2010 - Zehnder's of Frankenmuth, the 1,500 seat family restaurant located in Frankenmuth, Mich., has received numerous honors during its 150 year plus history. The latest mark of distinction was bestowed upon Zehnder's by Nations Restaurant News (NRN) in their January 25, 2010 edition in an article entitled, "All American Icons." According to NRN they focused on the 50 restaurants nationwide that "stole our hearts and stood the test of time." Not only did Zehnder's make the nationwide list as one of the top 50 restaurant icons, it was the only Michigan restaurant chosen by NRN editors. "We had no idea that Zehnder's was going to be part of this prestigious list and we are very proud. We could not do it without our family of dedicated employees who have helped keep our traditions strong and true. Over the years we have experienced great highs and challenging economic periods. Through it all, our guests expect and deserve a quality experience, and we make it our business to deliver the best food, service and hospitality every day," said Zehnder's Chairman and CEO, Al Zehnder. In April 2009, Restaurants & Institutions, another restaurant trade publication, ranked Zehnder's the number one independent restaurant in the country serving 966,835 meals in 2008. It was the third consecutive year for the top honor. The Bavarian town of Frankenmuth, 90 miles north of Detroit, is one of the state's top tourist destinations with more than 3 million visitors each year. In addition to Zehnder's 1,500 seat restaurant with a marketplace, bakery and gift store, Zehnder's of Frankenmuth owns and operates Zehnder's Splash Village Hotel and Waterpark, and the 18-hole championship golf course, The Fortress. In 1998, Golf Digest recognized The Fortress as one of the top 450 public golf courses in the United States Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Frankenmuth was voted the best day trip in Michigan by Detroit News readers and Zehnder's was honored as one of the top vacation-stop restaurants in the state. Learn more about Zehnder's at www.zehnders.com or call 800-863-7999, central reservations for dining, golf, meetings and lodging. |
| SQUASHTOBERFEST COOKING CONTEST WINNERS |
CONGRATULATIONS DIANE SELICH! |
Congratulations to Diane Selich (Zehnder's Bakery) for her prize winning Chocolate Truffle Surprise Pie in April, 2009 at the National Pie Contest! Click on the following link to download her recipe: Chocolate Truffle Surprise Pie |
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| Zehnder's Mother of the Year 2009 was awarded to Fran Makarski of Clinton Township |
My Mom, Fran Makarski Mom's a nurse...helps the sick. |
The winning poem on why their mom should be Mother of the Year was written by her daughters Marsi and Mia and submitted by her husband Darren. |
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PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT ZEHNDER'S ...
Zehnder's of Frankenmuth is built upon tradition. It means a great deal to the Zehnder's family and staff to renew friendships and celebrate special occasions with our guests.
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JOHN ZEHNDER AWARDED THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD
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Chef John Zehnder, CEC, AAC is the 2009 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Award for culinary excellence. This national award was presented by the ACF Capital Chefs of Greater Lansing on February 7th at a reception held at the Golden Rose Restaurant in Mason, MI. Given in conjunction with the American Culinary Federation National Office in St. Augustine, FL, Chef Zehnder is only the fifth chef to receive the honor dedicated to our third U.S. President who is often called our fist gourmet president. Past recipients include Chef Jack Braun, CEC, AAC from Pittsburg, PA, Chef Owner of |
| the Braun Restaurant Group and Past ACF President; Chef Milos Cihelka, CMC, AAC, retired Executive Chef of the Golden Mushroom Restaurant in Detroit; Chef Jan Vardonschot, CEC, AAC, Executive Chef for Famous-Barr in St. Louis, MO, Chef John McCormack, CEC, CCE, AAC Executive Chef at the Detroit Athletic Club. Congratulations Chef! | |
ZEHNDER’S OF FRANKENMUTH IS THE TOPS
Restaurant & Institutions Ranks US Independent Restaurants
Frankenmuth, MI – May 2, 2008 – Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, the 1,500 seat family restaurant located in Frankenmuth, Mich., served more guests in 2007 than any other independent restaurant in the country. According to Restaurant & Institutions, a restaurant trade publication, Zehnder’s was number one in the country serving 984,190 guests- up nearly 10 percent from 2006.
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American Culinary Foundations's 18th Annual Hot Food Competition
On Monday, January 26th, 2009, the American Culinary Foundation - Flint/Sainaw Valley Chapter hosted its 18th annual professional chefs' hot food competition here at Zehnder's Restaurant. This year's theme was the Wild, Wild West, "a culinary salute to cowboy cuisine". Zehnder's culinary team was well represented. Our competing chefs included:
Bonnie Bradley/Michelle Boven - Z Chef's Cafe/Elf Hollow
Steve Tack/Jamie Doyle - Z Chef's Cafe
Mark Polega/Jennifer Hitchcock - Zehnder's Restaurant
Diane Selich/Sandy Smith/Julie Lanskroener - Zehnder's Production Bakery
John Mason/Brandon Reeve - Zehnder's Restaurant
Steve Clark/Paula Wright - Z Chef's Cafe/Zehnder's Restaurant
Dave Tenney - Z Chef's Cafe
Mark Frank/Ryan Lynch - Zehnder's Restaurant
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Main Dining Room Draws Rave Reviews
Wow, beautiful, fabulous are just a few of the common phrases we have heard from our guests in describing the renovation of the Main dining room. Last fall we charged interior designer Karen Ogining Renovation Draws Rave Reviewsden of Homespun Interiors to develop a space in keeping with our early American heritage and we hope you will agree the results are nothing less than spectacular!
Make sure to tell your family, friends and acquaintances to come and visit us soon, whether it’s for a reunion, anniversary, wedding, meeting or special occasion our Main Dining Room would be a great location. Clearly we have set a new standard for our guest when they experience Zehnder’s and we look forward continuing to make moments of magic and building relationships with each and everyone of you. Click on the pictures below to experience the new Main.
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JOHN ZEHNDER - 2006 CHEF OF THE YEAR ...
American
Culinary Federation Flint/Saginaw Valley Chapter Honors John
Zehnder - 2006 Chef of the Year
Frankenmuth, MI - March 17, 2006 -- Citing his
high level of commitment to the community and charitable groups
along with dedicated participation in the Flint/Saginaw Valley
Michigan Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), Zehnder's
of Frankenmuth Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director
John Zehnder was named 2006 Chef of the Year.
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