
Chef's Area
Competition Winners
2019 Winners
2019 Winners
Best In Show
People's Choice Winner
2017 Winners
Best In Show
Tracy Nguyen, Tsunami
Yellowtail sashimi tacos thinly sliced yellowtail tossed in a citrus sesame soy and spicy aioli, habanero masago pico de gallo, wasabi guacamole, green onions, and micro cilantro with a crispy wonton taco shell.
People's Choice Winner
Collin Fontenot, Galatoire's BistroPan-seared Scallops
Soup Category
Gold: Scott Varnadoe, Lava Cantina
Silver: Mary Fouchaux, MJ's Cafe
Bronze: Kade Ferache, Juban's Restaurant
Salad Category
Gold: Jourdan Fulbright, Cocha
Silver: Chef Celeste Gill, Celeste Bistro
Bronze: Y'zell Williamson, Capitol City Grill
Seafood Category
Gold: Tracy Nguyen, Tsunami
Silver: Collin Fontenot, Galatoire's Bistro
Bronze: Mark Reilly, Stroube's Steakhouse
Meat Category
Gold: Caleb Meloncon, French Market Bistro
Silver: Danny Santana, Bin 77
Bronze: Colt Patin, Louisiana Culinary Institute
Louisiana Flavor
Gold: Chris Motto, Mansurs on the Boulevard
Silver: Jared Tees, 18 Steak
Bronze: Kelley McCann, Kalurah Street Grill
Dessert Category
Gold: Allie Bookman, Cupcake Allie
Silver: Janel Rucker, French Market Bistro
Bronze: Kaila Kay, Kalurah Street Grill
2016 Winners
Best In Show
Scott Plauche, Velvet Cactus
Yuzu Marinated Ceviche: Bay Scallops, Arctic CharCucamelons and Summer Root Vegetables
People's Choice Winner
Cody & Sam Carroll, Hot Tails/Sac-a-lait
Frog in a Cornfield: Smoked Louisiana Bullfrog, Sweet Corn Mousse, Bell Pepper "Sriracha", Scalded Goat Milk Merengue
Seafood Category
Gold: Scott Plauche, Velvet Cactus
Silver: Tracy Nguyen, Tsunami
Bronze: Ryan Andre, City Pork
Meat Category
Gold: Borivane Khemmanyvong, French Market
Silver: Colt Patin, Culinary Institute
Bronze: John Lundin & Dustin DiBenedetto, Bistro Byronz
Desserts Category
Gold: Don Bergeron, Bergeron's City Market
Silver: Janel Rucker, French Market Bistro
Bronze: Elizabeth McKinley, City Pork
Louisiana Lagniappe Category
Gold: Cody & Sam Carroll, Hot Tails / Sac a Lait
Silver: Chris Motto, Mansurs on the Boulevard
Bronze: Dane Barbara, Table Kitchen