Ice Sculpture is New Feature at KOTS
A new feature scheduled for the Ninth Annual Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show is an Ice Sculpting demonstration by “Chef Ray” Patchkofsky on Saturday, February 27th, from 1 pm – 3 pm. The demonstration will be held in the main exhibit hall of the show at the Bradford Mall, near the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel exhibit.
Ray Patchkofsky is the Director of Food & Beverage for the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel, in Salamanca, New York. He began his career at Seneca Allegany Casino, when they opened in April 2004, as the Executive Chef. Currently, he oversees the daily operations of the food and beverage division, and collaborates with the other restaurant managers and chefs on many of the current menus and techniques now utilized throughout the casino’s four restaurants, lounges, snack bars, and event center. He excels in ice carving, and creates all sculptures for the casino’s special events and functions.
Originally from Connecticut, Ray is a 1987 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Prior to arriving in Salamanca, he was the Executive Chef for the Samoset Resort in Rock Port, Maine, and the Montauk Yacht Club in Long Island, New York. Although Ray is no longer directly involved in the day to day culinary operations, he is still known throughout the casino as “Chef Ray.”
Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show attendees can watch Ray’s ice carving process and techniques, beginning at 1 pm. Upon completion, his finished sculpture will be displayed for viewing until the closing of the show at 6 pm.
The Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show is coordinated by the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce in McKean County PA, and sponsored by Charlie’s Cycle Center, Shults Toyota-Scion/Edmond Chevrolet, Z&M Ag and Turf, and Zippo/Case Museum. For details, visit www.bradfordchamber.com.
Ray Patchkofsky is the Director of Food & Beverage for the Seneca Allegany Casino and Hotel, in Salamanca, New York. He began his career at Seneca Allegany Casino, when they opened in April 2004, as the Executive Chef. Currently, he oversees the daily operations of the food and beverage division, and collaborates with the other restaurant managers and chefs on many of the current menus and techniques now utilized throughout the casino’s four restaurants, lounges, snack bars, and event center. He excels in ice carving, and creates all sculptures for the casino’s special events and functions.
Originally from Connecticut, Ray is a 1987 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Prior to arriving in Salamanca, he was the Executive Chef for the Samoset Resort in Rock Port, Maine, and the Montauk Yacht Club in Long Island, New York. Although Ray is no longer directly involved in the day to day culinary operations, he is still known throughout the casino as “Chef Ray.”
Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show attendees can watch Ray’s ice carving process and techniques, beginning at 1 pm. Upon completion, his finished sculpture will be displayed for viewing until the closing of the show at 6 pm.
The Kinzua Outdoor and Travel Show is coordinated by the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce in McKean County PA, and sponsored by Charlie’s Cycle Center, Shults Toyota-Scion/Edmond Chevrolet, Z&M Ag and Turf, and Zippo/Case Museum. For details, visit www.bradfordchamber.com.
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