We watched live as Colleen M. was declared the winner of the local Chicago Challenge with her delicious scallop dish paired with Santa Margherita Prosecco. If you have yet to see the event highlights, be sure to check out the video and pictures at www.Facebook.com/SantaMargherita.
While the first finalist was selected live in Chicago, we saw a fevered race to the finish in the online competition! Amateur chefs from across the country submitted their unique recipes paired with the Santa Margherita wines, and from day one the votes and comments poured in. By the end of the voting period, our entrants received more than 7,000 votes and hundreds of comments! With your votes tallied, we brought in our judging panel to test the top four recipes – a very tough decision. In the end, Andreann G. and Debbie K. came out the winners with their delicious recipes and wine pairings.
It has been thrilling every step of the way and the final show-down at the Bon Appétit Supper Club & Café in New York City will not disappoint. This New York hotspot is the perfect venue for the conclusion to the Great Taste Challenge. The moment of truth is upon us: it is time to have our three talented contestants – Colleen, Andreann, and Debbie – face each other head-to-head. Who will take home the prize? Colleen’s delicate scallops paired with the crisp, bubbly Prosecco? Maybe it will be Debbie’s glazed pork that perfectly highlights the citrus notes in the Pinot Grigio? Or Andreann, with her tender lamb paired beautifully with the soft tannins of the Chianti Classico? With the prestigious judging panel composed of Bill Terlato (CEO, Terlato Wines International), Fabio Viviani (Top Chef Fan Favorite and Restaurateur), and Barbara Fairchild (Editor-In-Chief, Bon Appétit Magazine) we are eagerly awaiting the results!
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