Background
Merle, H. Etienne was born on July 8, 1944 in New York City. Son of Pierre and Josephine Merle.
Merle, H. Etienne was born on July 8, 1944 in New York City. Son of Pierre and Josephine Merle.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, 1969.
Manager food and beverage DiviDivi Beach Hotel, Aruba, 1969-1970. Restaurant manager, chairman food department Training Resources for Youth, New York City, 1971. General manager L'Auberge du Cochon Rouge, Ithaca, 1971-1992.
Vice president Pascale Wine Bar and Restaurant, Syracuse, 1982-1994. Specialty foods broker, president Shineola & Associates Restaurant and Cuisine Consulting, Ithaca, since 1992. Operations consultant Merle & Roy Associates, New York City, since 1975.
Chef, operator Atelier Etienne Corporation, Valentine Café, Ithaca, New York, 1999-2003.
Member Cornell Society Hotelmen, Chefs de Cuisine Association American, Society Culinaire Philanthropique, L'Union Francaise (president 1975, 76, 86, 91-).