This past Wednesday I was invited by The Blogger Connection to attend a great NYC event sponsored by San Pellegrino, their Almost Famous Chef Challenge at the Astor Center and write a guest post.
The program consists of 10 regional competitions (nine U.S .and one Canada) where students compete before the influential media and renowned chefs throughout January and February, leading to the final competition in March in Napa Valley, California. New York was the location of the Northeast competition.
During the finals competition, regional winners showcase their culinary skills for the chance to win more than $20,000 and a one-year paid apprenticeship with a celebrity chef. Winners from past S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competitions have gone on to become successful restaurateurs.
Hop on over to The Blogger Connection to read about this great contest and a fun evening.
6 comments
Sounds like a great event. nice photos:)
Congratulations to Matthew and to Linnea! You wrote and photographed great post about this competition. How lovely that you were invited to cover it. I'm betting you had a wonderful time at it.
P.S. That's a great bio picture of you at the end of the post.
Off to check out your post about it! Sounds like a fabulous event!
What an awe-inspiring account of a great night and the photos are melt-in-your-mouth gorgeous.
Wow – that looks so fun!
Excellent post!! You show a real love for creative cuisine and what it means to promote the talents of the young who are inspired and often surprise us with new taste sensations. Bravo to the winner… the whole event sounds awesome!