Bear Mountain’s Executive Chef MichaelMatarazzo Named American Culinary Federation U.S.A.’s Chef of the Year

BearMountain, NY (August 2010) – BearMountain State Park is proud to announce that Executive Chef MichaelMatarazzo has been named the American Culinary Federation, Inc., (ACF) U.S.A.’s Chef of the Year for 2010.

The ACF U.S.A.’s Chef of the Year award recognizes an outstanding culinarian who works and cooks in a fullservice
dining facility. This person demonstrates the highest standard of culinary skills, advances the cuisine of
America and gives back to the profession through the development of students and apprentices. This year’s
competition was held in Anaheim, CA; ChefMichael, who had been designated ACF Northeast Region Chef of the
year inMarch, 2010, competed against three other regional winners, and has earned the right to compete in the
2011 ACF Chef of the Americas competition in Canada.

ChefMatarazzo’s winningmenu comprised Six Onion Soup with Braised Duck Leg and Parmesan Lace; Pan
Seared Halibut with Sauce Provençal, Ragout of Roasted Corn, Leeks, and Fennel, Sautéed Broccoli Rabe, Saffron
Potatoes, Clam and Chorizo Croquette and Chive Beurre Blanc; and Duo of Veal: Prosciutto-Wrapped Loin of Veal
stuffed with Foie Gras, Creamed Cabbage, andMushrooms, Braised Veal Sweetbreads, Sweet Pea Risotto, Crispy
Sweetbreads, Sautéed Spinach, Summer Vegetables, and Sweetbread Jus.

“We are so proud of ChefMike,” said Guest Services’ Executive Chef, Fred Raynaud. “His dedication to the
profession and commitment to culinary excellence is amodel to us all.” Barry Trice, Vice President of Guest
Services’ Hospitality Division added, “ChefMike is a consummate professional and has proven he is one of the
nation’s emerging culinary talents.”

The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the premier professional organization for
culinarians in North America. The ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training,
apprenticeship and accreditation and operates themost comprehensive certification program for chefs in the
United States. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States inmajor
international culinary competitions, and to the Chef & Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper
nutrition in children and combat childhood obesity.

BearMountain State Park,managed by Guest Services, Inc., contains a recently renovated 24-room lodge, four
stone cottages with six bedrooms, and over 5,000 square feet ofmeeting, conference and event space at the
Overlook Lodge, Cliff House andMerry-Go-Round Pavilion. Activities for all ages and interests are available onsite,
including boat rentals, playing fields, picnic groves, a swimming pool, nature trails, the TrailsideMuseumand Zoo,
Perkins Tower, andMerry-Go-Round. The park also hostsmany summer events including live bands, classic car
shows, fireworks, andmovies under the stars.

The historic BearMountain Inn is currently undergoing extensive renovation to bring it back to its original
splendor. At the completion of the renovations, the Inn will offer 15 luxury suites, spa, a vintage restaurant, over
20,000 square feet ofmeeting and catering space, the Nineteen Fifteen Cafe, and the BearMountain Trading
Company.