New chef named to Macy's Culinary Council

NEW YORK --Marc Forgione is the latest chef to join Macy's Culinary Council, the company announced. According to Macy's, the council is "a team of talented anddistinguished chefs who serve to inspire the way Macy's customers shop,cook and eat at home.

Forgione, who was recently crowned season threewinner of Food Network's TheNext Iron Chef, will kick-offhis new position on Macy's Culinary Council with an in-store cookingdemonstration at Macy's Chicago on State Street on March 8 atnoon.

Macy's Culinary Council launched in 2003 and consists of notaable chefs who hostcookingdemonstrations in Macy's stores and offer their culinary tips andexpertise to cooking enthusiasts nationwide through marketing, in-storedisplays and online content.

"It's truly an honor and privilege to join the exclusive ranks of a

council that includes such celebrated men and women in the cooking

industry," said Marc Forgione, executive chef and restaurateur." The

last few months have been a whirlwind, but I look forward to this new

and exciting opportunity to help inspire Macy's customers in doing one

of the things I enjoy best, cooking at home."