ANAHEIM, Calif. (February 4, 2010) –Napa Rose Restaurant Executive Chef Andrew Sutton has joined the esteemed culinary ranks of the late chef and author Julia Child.

Last month, Sutton was awarded the Antonin Carême Medal, presented by The Chefs Association of the Pacific Coast, Inc. The medal honors those rare individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the profession, particularly to education and the advancement of cooking and the culinary arts.

Sutton is the 148th individual to receive the medal in the program's 40-year history. Child was the 28^th honoree when she received the award.

A 26-year culinary veteran, Sutton accepted the medal for a lifetime of achievements, including his involvement in creating the award-winning Napa Rose menu that features hand-selected ingredients from throughout California's diverse regions. Napa Rose is the five-star restaurant Sutton helped launch when he joined the Disneyland Resort nine years ago.

"This medal means so much to me," Sutton said. "It is truly humbling to be recognized for outstanding and lasting contributions. For me, what it's really about are the people I work with and the guests we serve."

Napa Rose Restaurant is an exquisite dining experience that allows meeting attendees and top performers to delight in specialty dishes and seasonal creations that celebrates California's legendary Napa Valley. The 237-seat venue is open daily for dinner, and features a 78-seat lounge. Groups of up to 25 can enjoy an elegant private dining room that features expansive windows and a fireplace.

Napa Rose is located at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa and has received high honors for its outstanding food, wine, service and hospitality. 

"We are extremely proud of Chef Sutton for this achievement. It's a tribute to his culinary excellence and creativity," said Robert Donahue, director of resort sales and services for the Disneyland Resort. "His influence has been instrumental in shaping Napa Rose into an award-winning dining experience and furthering Disney's position as a sought-after meetings and incentives destination."

In addition to the Antonin Carême Medal, Sutton's honors include being named 2005 "Chef of the Year" by the Southern California Restaurant Writers Association, and being recognized by Santé Magazine with its 2003 award for "Best Menu for Wine." He also became a Certified Level One Sommelier in 2002.

For more information about bringing a meeting or event to the Disneyland Resort, visit disneylandmeetings.com or call (714) 956-6556. 

The Disneyland Resort is Southern California's premier meeting destination and is home to three dedicated convention resorts, two world-famous theme parks and Downtown Disney – a nighttime entertainment complex. More than facilities, the Disneyland Resort offers a host of benefits known as the Disney Difference. These include Disney Institute professional development programs, private group events in the Disneyland Resort theme parks, customized Disney entertainment, special theme park meeting/convention tickets, and Disney's unsurpassed creativity and service.   

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