Northeast Florida’s most prestigious culinary competition returns for its ninth year to a new location in Downtown Jacksonville.
The ninth annual Great Chefs of Jacksonville returns Thursday, April 18 at the Lexington Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk. In an effort to keep the event fresh and delicious, we’ve made some exciting changes and additions to the evening’s program. Patrons will still get to pick whose cuisine reigns supreme, but guests can look forward to a championship at the end of the year.
Team One
Kerri Rogers - Bellwether
Louis Kurz - Black Sheep
Jon Insetta - Restaurant Orsay
Rebecca Reed - Black Sheep
Team Two
Scott Alters - Rue Saint-Marc
Kenny Gilbert - Gilbert's Social
Brian Siebenschuh - South Kitchen
Calli Marie - BREW Five Points
The evening's wine pairings:
First Course
Rose • Fleurs de Prairie, 2017, Cotes de Provence
Second Course
Pinot Noir • Steele Carneros, 2013, California
Third Course
Petite Sirah • Petite Petit, 2016, California
Please note: Wine this year will not be unlimited but will be sample sizes. A cash bar will be available for additional drinks.