Winston’s Restaurant at Sullivan University recently received the 2007 Achievement of Excellence Award from the American Culinary Federation at its National Conference in Orlando, Florida. This award was created to honor properties that demonstrate excellence and passion for the culinary arts through their unparallel food and beverage program.

Winston’s is the final destination for culinary students before stepping out as professional chefs. Under the culinary expertise of Executive Chef John Castro, Winston's has been rated with  3 1/2 stars in Louisville fine dining and this award recognizes Winston’s as the foremost culinary training restaurant on a culinary campus in the country.

Above, Winston’s Restaurant Executive Chef John Castro (left) and his brother Chef Joe Castro, Monogram Training Specialist at General Electric, appeared on the Food Network’s “Throwdown with Bobby Flay“ in a competition to create the best Hot Brown. This open-faced turkey sandwich smothered in rich cheese sauce and topped with crisp bacon originated in Louisville. “It’s great to be part  of the history of Louisville,” stated Chef John Castro. You can be part of history, too. The throw down featured Chef Castro’s version of the Hot Brown called the “Not Brown,” which is available at Winston’s Restaurant on the campus of Sullivan University.