Background
Susser, Allen was born on December 25, 1956 in Brooklyn.
Susser, Allen was born on December 25, 1956 in Brooklyn.
Graduate in hotel-restaurant management, New York City Technology College, 1976. Bachelor of Science in Restaurant Management with honors, Florida International University, 1978. Graduate advanced classic cuisine course, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris, 1981.
Doctorate in Culinary Arts (honorary), Johnson & Wales University.
Line cook Kutchers Country Club, Monticello, New York, 1975. Garde manger Le Bristol Hotel, Paris, 1976. Chef Hilton International World Trade Center, New York City, 1977, Whiffenpoof Restaurant, Coral Gables, Florida, 1977-1978, Turnberry Isle Yacht and Racquet Club, Aventura, 1980-1985.
Tournant Le Cirque Restaurant, New York City, 1978-1980. Owner, manager, chef Chef Allen's Restaurant, North Miami Beach, Florida, since 1986. Instructor Florida International University School Hospitality Management, 1989-1990.
Lecturer Johnson and Wales University. Lecturer in field, since 1985. Teacher, trainer apprenticeship program Culinary Institute American, since 1986.
Teacher Chef Allen's Cooking School, since 1987, Ariana's Cooking School, since 1987, William Sonoma Cooking Series, 1987-1989. Creator, developer wine and food program for cable television, 1985-1986. Consultant Gourmet Rapide, California, Arion MasterCook PC, Texas, since 1991, Royal Viking Cruise Line, Coral Gables, Florida, since 1991, Cunard Cruise Line, since 1992.
Chairman Share Strength's Taste of Nation, Miami. Member Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Miami Host Committee. Active numerous fund raising events for civic organizations, including American Cancer Society, Easter Sels, Muscular Dystrophy Foundation, Mount Sinai Hospital, Cedars Medical Center, Meals on Wheels, March of Dimes, Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, Atlanta, Miami Feeding Miami, Metrozoo, Miami Project To Cure Paralysis, James Beard Scholarship, Victims of Hurricane Andrew, Station WGBH-television, public television, Miami Symphony.
Member International Association Culinary Professionals, International Rare Fruit Council, National Restaurant Association, Florida Restaurant Association, Florida Restaurant Association, Chaine de Rotisseurs (award of excellence 1987-1991), American Institute Wine and Food, Chefs in American, Society for Cuisine in American, Somellier Guild, Epicurean Club Miami, Tau Phi Sigma.