Local hospitality enterprises welcome college culinary visitors
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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On May 3, seven students – accompanied by instructors Chef Mary G. Trometter, assistant professor of hospitality management/culinary arts, and Chef Amanda L. Farr-Lepper, assistant professor of culinary arts – visited several downtown Williamsport hospitality providers.
The baking & culinary students were enrolled in the Facilities Planning class.
The downtown tour began at the historic Genetti Hotel & Suites, where students met Brian Yarborough, executive chef/food and beverage director, and heard words of wisdom from General Manager Phillip E. Murray.
From the Genetti, the group walked to Kitchen Repose, where owner Carni Datres explained her business model (and students sampled menu items).
The group then traveled to the Lycoming County Visitors Center and Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce to get an overview of the region’s history and what the chamber can do for small businesses.
They then dropped in at Le Chocolat before heading to The Stonehouse Wood Fired Pizza and Pasteria, where they were hosted by owner Tony Ecker. The downtown venture ended with treats next door at Sprinkled Sweet.
Students attending (along with their hometowns and majors): R.J. Cameron Jr., of Sunbury, culinary arts technology; Ally A. Colon, of Philadelphia, baking & pastry arts; Zach T. Davies, of Weatherly, culinary arts technology; Lily J. Clickner, of Petersburg, baking & pastry arts; Alicia M. Kaster, of Titusville, culinary arts technology and applied management; Alyssa D. Perez, of Turbotville, baking & pastry arts and applied management; and Nick O. Truax, of Everett, culinary arts technology.
