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Rose Weiss Wins First Ever Bocuse d’Or USA Commis Competition

On January 28, 2012, the Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation held the first ever Commis Competition at The Culinary Institute of America. Rose Weiss, a current student of the International Culinary Center and extern at Gramercy Tavern in NYC, impressed the judges with her interpretation of the classic Paul Bocuse dish, Poulet au Vinaigre, claiming victory over three of her peers. The competition was created by the Foundation’s Board of Directors to help identify an American rising star in the field of competitive cooking. Ms. Weiss will receive a three month paid apprenticeship at a three-starred Michelin restaurant of her choice in France. Ms. Weiss beat out Samuel Benson (Cafe Boulud, NY, NY) who placed second, Tristan Aitchison (Providence, LA, CA) who placed third, and Sonny Longboy Acosta Jr. (Alan Wong’s, Honolulu, HI) who placed fourth.