These nominees are pastry chefs who prepare desserts and pastries and demonstrate a high standard of excellence and culinary artistry. Theses nominees serve as inspirations to

other food professionals. They must have been a pastry chef for five years with

a minimum of two years in Maryland by January 1, 2007.

~ Chef Arismendy Infantale ~  

Arismendy was born in Santiago (Dominican Republic) into a family of bakers. At an early age, he started working in the family business learning the tricks of the trade. After short stints at Cross Keys Inn and Café des Artistes, he found his match at Tío Pepe, where he has been performing his magic for the last twenty-four years. A tireless worker, he has lately become interested in the desserts of his native Caribbean land.

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