At Friday's event, restaurants from in and around the Minneapolis metro area offered samples of some of their signature dishes, as well as ones created specifically for the event. A couple of the highlights were the giant pot of paella served by Kitchen Window, and the passion fruit petits fours created by pastry chef Christina Kaelberer of Chambers.
I was also one of the judges at the mixology competition between Johnny Michaels from La Belle Vie and Birk Gruden from the Bradstreet Crafthouse. A tough job but someone had to do it. No, seriously, it was a tough job considering that they both are the top mixologists in the area. It was a close duel but at the end of the night, and after fervent taste-testing, Gruden emerged the winner.
Here are some photos of the evening.
The large pot of paella served by Kitchen Window. If you ever have to cook for 100, this is the pot for you.
With the other two judges: Mecca Bos-Williams of MetroMag, and Ezra Sauter, the lucky audience member.
4 comments:
I am going to the next event.
Good food for a good cause.
Where can I get the recipe for that Paella?
I'm so bummed that I missed this! I know Foodbuzz was offering a chance at tickets but I was in the middle of summer class. So thank you for posting about the event! (BTW, what was the winning drink?)
Minni-me, hope to see you at the next event.
Spanish cowboy, I plan to get that recipe soon and post it here. Stay tuned!
T. Noodle, there was no one winning drink. Points were awarded for appearance, aroma, and taste in three categories, with Bradstreet Crafthouse the overall winner. Will you be at the next event?
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