Free event! April 6 & 7, 2013 at Mall of America®
Congrats to this year’s winner, Chef Donald Gonzalez of Forepaugh’s! 
2 DAYS | 8 CHEFS | 1 CHAMPION
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2 DAYS | 8 CHEFS | 1 CHAMPION
Join us at Minnesota Monthly’s Fifth Annual Local Chef Challenge on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 in the 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 cool cash.
THE CONTESTANTS
Minnesota Monthly’s Alex Huerter goes behind the scenes with the 2013 Local Chef Challenge competitors.
 Donald Gonzalez, Forepaugh’s |  Jorge Guzman, Solera Restaurant & Event Center |  Sarah Master, Barbette |  Marshall Paulsen, Birchwood Cafe |
 Nick O’Leary, Borough & Parlour |  Sameh Wadi, Saffron Restaurant & Lounge |  Doug Flicker, Piccolo |  JD Fratzke, The Strip Club Meat and Fish |
THE JUDGES
 Rachel Hutton Food Critic, Minnesota Monthly |  Jason DeRusha TV Reporter, WCCO-TV |  Jason Ross Chef Instructor, Le Cordon Bleu |  Stephanie Meyer Food Blogger, TC Taste |  Mariel Hemingway Brand Advocate, Cambria |
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