The 21st Annual Master Chefs Classic | ® |
Sunday, January 25th, 2015 From 4 to 7PM
The 21st Annual Master Chefs Classic® , held at the Westin Key West Resort & Marina Pier, 245 Front St, is a culinary competition and tasting that benefits the Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens (MARC provides life services for developmentally and intellectually disabled adults in the Florida Keys). This 21st anniversary of one of Key West's most spectacular food events promises to be amazing.
This is a premier food event of the Key West season. Restaurants compete in appetizer, entrée and dessert categories providing an amazing array of incredible food for the lucky 450 people attending. Awards are given in each category by judges and people’s choice ballots.
Held on the beautiful Key West Westin Resort and Marina pier over looking the Key West Habour, this stunning venue is highlighted by a large tent covering the Master Chefs Classic event in comfort and style for the lucky attendees. Please join us!
This event sells out early and it is a FUNDRAISER for MARC Inc. It is NOT INCLUDED in the Key West Food and Wine Festival's VIP pass.
TICKETS GO ON SALE: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
Tickets are NOT refundable. Please read your options carefully before you purchase your tickets at the www.keystix.com website.
MASTER CHEFS CLASSIC 2015 WINNERS LIST
Appetizers:
Winner:
Harbour View Café @ The Pier House – One Duval Street
Executive Chef: Maria Manso
Appetizer: Ahi Tuna & Avocado Tacos with wasabi may, giner soy vinaigrette and toasted nori
1st runner up: Little Palm Island –
Noble House Hotels & Resorts
28500 Overseas Highway
Little Torch Key, FL 33042
Executive Chef: Roly Cruz-Taura, Executive Chef
Appetizer: Mango Habanero BBQ Ribs with Liquid Black Beans and Mango Slaw
2nd runner up:
Key West High Pro Start Culinary Program:
Chef/Instructor Lisa Rivard & Key West High School Students
Appetizer: Bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with garlic and basil with a Mango Chutney BBQ sauce.
Entrees:
Winner:
Shor American Grill @ The Hyatt – 601 Front Street -
Executive Chef Dan Higgins
Entrée: Seared Golden Tile Fish – Coconut broth, local seafood hush puppies and pickled mango.
1st runner up:
The Rooftop Café – 308 Front Street –
Executive Chef Sarah Nichols
Entrée: Surf-n-Turf Risotto: Lobster & Shrimp risotto with mushrooms, asparagus and tomatoes topped with filet mignon
2nd runner up - A TIE:
Bagatelle – 115 Duval St.
Executive Chef: Pedro Aviles
Entrée: Surf & Turf – Pan seared sea scallop over enoki mushroom & beurre rouge paired with bacon wrapped petit file, Chimichurri & roasted garlic.
And
Little Palm Island – Noble House Hotels & Resorts 28500 Overseas Highway
Little Torch Key, FL 33042
Executive Chef: Roly Cruz-Taura,
Entrée: Adobo Pork Tenderloin with Grilled Corn Cremita and 3 Chile Mojo
Desserts:
Winner:
Little Palm Island –
Noble House Hotels & Resorts
28500 Overseas Highway
Little Torch Key, FL 33042
Dessert: Pastry Chef Dawn Runge, & Roly Cruz-Taura, Executive Chef
Cubamisú_: Café Cubano, Maria Cookies, Mascarpone and Guava Coulis
1st runner up:
Latitudes on Sunset Key @ The Westin Resort
Pastry Chef: Shannan Grant
Dessert: Mango Cheesecake with tropical fruit
2nd runners up:
Marathon High School Pro Start Culinary Arts Program / Dolphin Bistro:
Chef Carl Stanton Culinary Instructor & Marathon High School Students
Dessert: Chocolate Chipotle Cake Pops with Caramel and Black Sea Salt
PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS:
APPETIZER:
Key West High Pro Start Culinary Program:
Chef/Instructor Lisa Rivard & Key West High School Students
Appetizer: Bacon wrapped shrimp stuffed with garlic and basil with a Mango Chutney BBQ sauce.
ENTRÉE:
Shor American Grill @ The Hyatt – 601 Front Street -
Executive Chef Dan Higgins
Entrée: Seared Golden Tile Fish – Coconut broth, local seafood hush puppies and pickled mango.
DESSERT:
Latitudes on Sunset Key @ The Westin Resort
Pastry Chef: Shannan Grant
Dessert: Mango Cheesecake with tropical fruit
Prices
• Food only / Stand Up No Seat or Table $75.00
• Premium Wine and Food, Standup only $100.00
• Premium Wine and Food, reserved table of 4 $600.00
• Premium Wine and food, reserved table of 8 - Tented tables $1400.00
Some sponsorships may still be available that include tables with
wine servers and advertising opportunities.
These sponsorships range from $1400.00 to $25,000.00. If you are
interested in a sponsorship contact Gordon Ross immediately at:
305-294-9526 ext. 25.
Master Chefs Classic Event Information
Who:
Benefits the Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens (MARC).
What:
A Culinary Competition and Tasting featuring some of the finest Chefs and Restaurants in the Lower Keys.
When:
Sunday, January 25, 2015 from 4 to 7pm.
Where:
The Westin Key West Resort & Marina, 245 Front St, Key West, FL. 33040.
Why:
This event raises funds for the Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens (MARC, Inc.) program. MARC provides life services for Adult Developmentally Disabled residents of the Florida Keys.
Contact:
Gordon Ross – 305-294-9526 ext. 25
Questions or want more information about this event?
Email: info@masterchefsclassic.com
Click here for the 2015 event description PDF.
Click here for the 2015 application form to be a participating restaurant!
Click here General 2015 information for participating Chefs.
Participating Restaurants:
Past Participating Restaurants:
We Thank Our Event Sponsors:
This event raises funds for the Monroe Association for ReMARCable Citizens program.
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