Tonight I went to a competition between the top chefs of Knoxville. Chef Antun, the head of the culinary program, gave us free tickets to the event. A chef from 12 of the better known restaurants in Knoxville came and supplied the crowd with an appetizer and (with the exception of 2 restaurants) a dessert. We went around and tasted one of everything and gave each a score from 1 to 5. It was so fun getting to meet all of these chefs whose names adorn all of the famous restaurants in Knoxville and especially having them trying to impress us for our vote.
There was a wide range in the foods and my impressions thereof. Two things I didn't like: filet mignon tartar and a Guiness chocolate cake. There were at tons of dishes that were absolutely fantastic, though....I think I might be stopping by those restaurants for similar dishes. Among my favorites: Beef Willington wrapped in puff pastry with basil mashed potatoes, seared tuna sushi with a mango cole slaw, a quid salad, salmon salad profiteroles, a meyer lemon cheesecake with pomegranate reduction, white chocolate banana bread pudding, and baklava. I'm so full!!
The results from our voting are going to be published in December's issue of City View Magazine (a Knoxville magazine). Chef Antun will also be included in the magazine talking about himself and the school. So fun!
I love being in the food world:-)
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