The Dueling Chef competition features some of the top chefs in Madison, competing ala Iron Chef.  Tournment style, a secret ingredient is presented in each heat.  The chefs must then used all of their creative and culinary skills to create 2 dishes each that are meant to wow the panel of  judges.

This year’s Dueling Chefs include Bee Khang – Sushi Muramoto, Tim Van Doren – The Blue Marling, Rob Grisham – Brasserie V, James Beard Award Nominee Nicholas Johnson – 43 North, David Heide – Liliana’s, Jesse Matz – Bunkey’s Cafe, and Tony Clarke – Cafe Costa Rica.

MadisonDining.com will be on hand to judge during the event, and we can tell you from experience that these chefs take this competition extremely seriously.  Come on out and watch the heated competion for the title of Madison’s Culinary Conqueror 2011!  For ticket information and schedule details, see the Madison Food and Wine show page!

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The Dueling Chefs competition pits chefs in a one-on-one battle against the clock. Each round features a mystery ingredient that the chefs must use in two dishes of their choosing. With thirty minutes to create culinary masterpieces, the excitement and intensity is palpable. To determine a winner, chefs must impress a panel of three local celebrity judges along with a judge chosen from the audience. The winner of each round moves on until ultimately two will reach the finals. The winner of that matchup will be crowned the 2010 Culinary Conqueror.
This year’s competitors come from restaurants across the city, including the reigning Culinary Conqueror, Chef Daniel Smith from the Dayton Street Grille. His competitors yield from, The Blue Marlin, Brasserie V, Bunky’s Café, Captain Bill’s, Restaurant Muramoto and Liliana’s. With such diverse culinary styles, the showdown will appeal to audience members and judges alike.

The Dueling Chefs competition is included in admission to the Food & Wine Show; there are no additional tickets or passes needed.

MadisonDining.com is excited to once again be serving as judges for this competition. We hope to see you there!

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Celebrating its ninth anniversary, the event will showcase local food, wine and beer from 150 vendors with high-end quality goods available for purchase. The Food & Wine Show offers more than just samples, attendees can purchase holiday gifts and discover new recipes and ideas for home entertainment.

Three main kitchens located off the exhibitor floor will host a variety of events, competitions, and showcases throughout the weekend. Attendees at the Dueling Chef competition will witness five fierce rounds of culinary battle to see which of the seven chefs will take the title. Madison Magazine’s dining columnist, Nancy Lynch will be available for a meet and greet session in the demonstration kitchen in addition to tips and tricks demonstrated by local culinary experts. Attendees can indulge in specialty tastings and lessons taking place each day in the culinary classrooms. There is something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s show.

Tickets are now available for purchase online, at specific ticket outlet locations and will be available at the door. Daily passes are available for $37 in advance and $42 at the door, and three-day passes can be purchased for $60 in advance and $70 at the door.

All attendees will receive a commemorative wineglass courtesy of Wollersheim Winery and a complimentary canvas bag filled with gourmet treats and goodies. High-end culinary goods and tools featured throughout the Show will be available for purchase and the Wine Cellar will also sell a variety of fine wines. Please visit wwww.madisonfoodandwineshow.com for more information.

MadisonDining.com is excited to once again be serving as judges for the Dueling Chef competition!  Hope to see you there!

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The chefs, assisted by their sous chefs, not only battled each other, they also battled the makeshift equipment issues that such a setup inherently creates. And yet, as the pictures attest to, they took this competition incredibly seriously and in the end both sides turned out some spectacular, beautifully plated food.

Dishes:
Muramoto:  Lobster, Three Ways; Lobster Jambalaya with Avocado Marble and Chinese Sausage Shavings
Liliana’s:  Warm Salad of Mushroom, Bacon and Bok Choi with Tomato Salsa and Lobster;  Sweet Potato Pancake with grilled pineapple, and brown butter sauteed lobster on an avocado puree, with glazed carrot puree and tomato oil

In a very clear upset, Chef Daniel Smith and Sous Chef Scott Peterson of  Liliana’s beat out Restaurant Muramato’s Chef Justin Carlisle and Sous Chef Shinji Muramoto.

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Competitors:
Charles Lazzareschi – Dayton Street Grille
Justin Carlisle – Restaurant Muramoto 

Mystery Ingredient: Leg of Lamb

Dishes:
Dayton Street Grille: Roasted Lamb with Potato Puree & Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Mushrooms; Roasted Lamb with Sweet Potato Hash of Chinese Cabbage, Coconut Milk and Dried Cherries

Restaurant Muramoto: Lamb 3 ways, with apple fennel salad and with tarragon horseradish ice cream; Roasted Lamb with Braised Brussels Sprouts, Cherries and Chinese Sausage, and Barbecue Sauce

The Winner: Restaurant Muramoto

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Competitors:
Barbara Wright – The Dardanelles
Daniel Smith – Liliana’s 

Mystery Ingredient: Whole Long Island Duck

Dishes:
The Dardanelles:  Duck Egg Frittata with seared duck, cheese & chipotle aoli; Duck Hash with rosemary potatoes, chipotle pepper sauce and thyme rice.

Liliana’s:  Seared Breast of Duck with oven roasted potatoes & apple and cranberry chutney;  Duck Sausage with a Blini and Hollandaise Sauce with Watercress Salad

The Winner: Liliana’s

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Competitors:
Daniel Smith – Liliana’s
Jeff Bach – Captain Bill’s 

Mystery Ingredient: Flounder & Pampano

Dishes:
Liliana’s: Duo of pompano – mixed green balsamic salad & fondue of veggies w/red pepper coulis; Chorizo mousse stuffed flounder w/seafood gravy & blue cheese & arugula soufflé

Captain Bills: Chorizo & sweet potato hash w/pompano, roasted red pepper vinaigrette & deep fried fennel;  Pork rind crusted flounder w/avacado, blueberry & habanero salsa

The Winner: Liliana’s

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Competitors:
Justin Carlisle – Restaurant Muramoto
Rob Grisham – Brasserie V

Mystery Ingredient: Wisconsin Cheese

Dishes:
Brasserie V: Bleu Cheese with Cranberry Sauce & Pumpkin Seed; Mac & Cheese with Bacon & Veal Stock, Gratin-Style
Restaurant Muramoto: Sheep cheese, Grilled and Smoked with Mushrooms & Sweet Potato; Beer Cheese Soup Froth with Swiss Chard & Cheese Sponge Cakes.

The Winner: Restaurant Muramoto

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Competitors:
Barbara Wright – The Dardanelles
Kane T. Goulet-Evans – Blue Marlin

Mystery Ingredient: Smoked Wisconsin Fish

Dishes:
The Dardanelles:  Spanish Marsala Mushrooms with Smoked Fish, Garlic Aoli & Roasted Peppers; Turkish Smoked Fish with Dilled Rice, Artichokes & Cream Sauce

The Blue Marlin: Crostini with Mousse of Smoked Salmon; Smoked Fish in Cucumber Soup with Artichokes, Tomatoes & Crispy Prosciutto

The Winner: The Dardanelles

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EDIT:  See summaries of the 2009 Battles here:

Heat #1: Blue Marlin versus The Dardanelles 
Heat #2: Restaurant Muramoto versus Brasserie V 
Heat #3: Liliana’s versus Captain Bill’s 
Heat#4: The Dardanelles versus Liliana’s 
Heat #5: Dayton Street Grille versus Restaurant Muramoto 
Final: Liliana’s versus Restaurant Muramoto

Get ready for one of the most intense culinary challenges of the year!  The 2009 Dueling Chefs at the Madison Food and Wine Show is about to kick off!

This is Iron Chef, Madison-style!  The top chefs in the city are pitted against each other in tournament format to compete for the title of Madison’s Culinary Conqueror. 

Don’t think that these chefs don’t take this seriously.  MadisonDining.com has been on hand to judge this event several years running, and we can attest to the competitiveness, intent and focus these chefs bring to the table, so to speak.

Last year’s winner, Chef Charles Lazzareschi from the Dayton Street Grille will be on hand to defend his title.  Also competing:

• Barbara Wright – The Dardanelles
• Kane T. Goulet-Evans – The Blue Marlin
• Rob Grisham – Brasserie V
• Jeff Bach – Captain Bill’s
• Daniel Smith – Liliana’s
• Justin Carlisle – Restaurant Muramoto

MadisonDining.com and our sister site, CuisineCapers.com will be there to judge some of the heated competitions.  We’re looking forward to another hard fought battle.  The heats are scheduled as follows:

Friday, October 23 – 6PM & 8PM
Saturday, October 24 – 1PM & 3PM & 5PM
Sunday, October 25 – 2PM (Finals)

Here’s a look back at some of last year’s battle:

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