2011 Local Chef Challenge

Free! March 26 & 27, 2011 at Mall of America

Minnesota Monthly's 3rd Annual Local Chef Challenge will be held at the Best Buy® Rotunda at Mall of America®. Eight local chefs will compete in elimination heats, advancing until there are only two chefs remaining for Sunday’s final duel—where one chef will walk away with bragging rights and $10,000.

Congratulations to our winner, Chef Vincent Francoual!

ROUND ONE

Vincent Francoual vs. Judi Barness
Winner: Francoual
Secret Ingredients: scallops, pine nuts, artichoke, Kim chee

Erik Anderson vs. Michael DeCamp
Winner: Decamp
Secret Ingredients: octopus, fennel, banana chips, jalapeño

J.D. Fratzke vs. Kevin Kathman
Winner: Fratzke
Secret Ingredients: fluke, watermelon radishes, grapefruit, yogurt pretzels

Scott Graden vs. Jack Riebel
Winner: Riebel
Secret Ingredients: barramundi, broccoli, olives and orange gummi bunnies

SEMI-FINALS

Vincent Francoual vs. Michael DeCamp
Winner: Francoual
Secret Ingredients: goose breast, quail egg, jicama, Oreos

J.D. Fratzke vs. Jack Riebel
Winner: J.D. Fratzke
Secret Ingredients: buffalo, beets, gorgonzola, organic ginger snaps

FINAL

Vincent Francoual vs. J.D. Fratzke
First Place: Francoual - $10,000
Second Place: Fratzke - $1,000
Secret Ingredients: kumquats, pistachios, marscapone, chow mein noodles

THE CONTESTANTS

Jack Riebel, Dakota Jazz Club	Erik Anderson, Sea Change	Kevin Kathman, Barbette	Vincent Francoual, Vincent
Mike DeCamp, La Belle Vie	JD Fratzke, The Strip Club	Scott Graden, New Scenic Café	Judi Barsness, Chez Jude