IRON CHEF COOK-OFF HELD AT STEELE WINE'S HARVEST FESTIVAL
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Above Susan Jen announces the Lake County’s bounty Iron Chef Cook-Off competition between two talented local chefs. |
Above Julie
Hoskins, of Chic le Chef master of ceremonies announces the secret ingredient - pears. She explained how each
chef was allowed to bring one member of their staff to tackle the challenge of
taking a basket of local produce and turning it into a gourmet meal in 60 minutes. |
Above Chef Mario Monroy from Chic le Chef with sous chef Alexa Perdock. Matt Young from the Saw Shop with sous chef Ashley Harrison pictured on the right. |
Both chefs utilize an array of succulent produce grown by local farmers in the
contest. |
On the right a judge tasted and took notes on one of the dishes created during the competition. |
Pictured below is chef Mario Monroy along with his sous chef Alexa Perdock from Chic le Chef won the cook-off by one point.
