On Wednesday, October 15th, the Remington Suite Hotel on Travis Street transformed into a bustling foodie paradise. This ultra-premium event is famous for selling out quickly every year, and for good reason; it offered a sneak peek at the competition’s high stakes while delivering unforgettable dishes and cocktails.
The ‘Come and Get It’ experience paired six local Semi-Finalist Chefs with six acclaimed Celebrity Mentor Chefs. Attendees, packed wall-to-wall with enthusiasts from across the Ark-La-Tex, were given two tokens to vote for their favorite chef.
The mission was clear: taste every high-concept creation and cast a vote for the most memorable bite. Beyond the food, local mixologists competed fiercely for the prestigious Golden Shaker award. It was a tough, delicious job.
Meet the Finalists for the Golden Fork Battle
The intense culinary competition determined the top three finalists advancing to the final showdown: Jasmine Cherry (The Noble Savage), Chelsea Girard (Heron/Mae & Company), and Dylan Teekell (Library on Fern)…