It’s time again for Chefs Under Fire event. Think of it like a regional Iron Chef competition with less smoke machines. The field is narrowing down and the organizers would like our input. for the Austin/San Antonio area, the contestants are:
Chef Victoria Ann, of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Austin, Student
Erica Beneke, of MAX’s Wine Dive Austin, Sous Chef
Chef Camero, of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Austin, Student
Chef Trysh Gonzales, of Art Institute of Austin, Student
Chef Jason Hardacker, of Silver Whisk Cooking School, Kitchen Manager
Chef Tanner Harris, of Thai Fresh, Chef
Chef Tonni, of Hinospices, Executive Chef/Proprietor
Chef Chad Holt, of Wandering Chef, Owner/Chef
Chef Deegan McClung, of Jeffrey’s Restaurant, Executive Chef
Chef Renee Morgan, of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Austin, Student
Chef Steve, of Southern’s Fine Dining, Owner
Chef Mary Stanley, of The Turtle Restaurant, President
Chef Byron, of TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel, Cook 1
Austin Food Journal Recommendation: This is a no brainer for us, Chef Deegan McClung of Jeffrey’s. If you haven’t tried his Thumbalina Salad, Crispy Oysters or the imaginative Cheese Plate pairings, please do. You’ll be a believer. It’s smart cooking.
Vote Here: chefsunderfire2010.com/austin-sa-regionals by 11:59 PM August 30, 2010.