Wisconsin Ag Connection - Finalists Selected for WPA's Annual Taste of Elegance Contest

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Finalists Selected for WPA's Annual Taste of Elegance Contest
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 01/22/2015

Eight chefs from throughout the state have been selected to compete in the 2015 Wisconsin Taste of Elegance contest, which will be held at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells on January 29. The Taste of Elegance features top chefs who will prepare an original pork recipe that has not been previously featured on their menu. The reception featuring these chefs will begin at 6:15 p.m.

This year's chefs include Michael Althen, Elite Catering & Bakery, Baraboo. Mario Giuliani, Carnevor-Steakhouse Moderne, Milwaukee; AJ Hurst, Vintage Brewing Company, Madison; James Jens, Dinners with Class, Cedar Grove; Van Luu, Locavore Restaurant, Milwaukee; Jamie Pospeschil, Big Foot Country Club, Fontana; Keith Stefani, Champions Restaurant, Sheboygan Falls; and Mitchel Weber, Piggy’s Restaurant & Blues Lounge, La Crosse.

The Taste of Elegance was created to encourage pork menuing in a creative and non-traditional manner. The chef participants are competing for the title of Chef Par Excellence and $750. The Superior Chef will receive $500 and $250 will be awarded to the Premium Chef. Those in attendance at the reception will select their favorite entree, and a $250 People's Choice Award will be presented. In addition, the Chef Par Excellence will have the opportunity to represent Wisconsin at the National Taste of Elegance.

For more information or to attend the event, contact the Wisconsin Pork Association at 608-723-7551.

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