Chefs Challenge 2006 (photo)

One fish, top dish From left, guest judge Mari Anne Brocker, assistant director of certified housing at the UI, and celebrity judge Miguel Morales, from Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” series, congratulate Jean Parsley on her team winning first place in the 2006 Chef’s Challenge hosted by University Housing Dining Services. Parsley, head cook; Chong Baxter, kitchen helper; and UI Chef Peter Testory, as the team coach, represented Gregory Drive Dining Hall. This was the third year for the cooking competition, which this year featured teams’ most innovative and tasty use of salmon. Teams had two hours to complete their culinary masterpieces. Other teams placing were: Illinois Street Residence Hall, second place; Illini Union, third place; and Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Hall, fourth place.

Photo by L. Brian Stauffer

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Chefs Challenge 2006 (photo)

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