Dallas / Fort Worth Regional Competition

Winner: Chef Kevin Martinez of Tokyo Cafe | Fort Worth, TX

Winning Dish: Seared Tilefish with Fresh Peach & Tomato Salsa on a Corn & Okra-Yuzu Succotash Topped with Crispy Shallots

Photo by Loren J. Root Photography

What were the Secret Ingredients?: In addition to a stocked pantry of standard ingredients, the contestants were surprised with a set of secret ingredients to cook with for the Judges.  Each contestant was required to feature Golden Tilefish, provided by Seafood Supply Company, and one of the following three produce items: Okra, Sweet Corn, Peach.

Runner Up: Chef Juan Rodriguez of Reata Restaurant | Fort Worth, TX

Chef Juan’s Dish: Pan Seared Golden Tilefish, Roasted Corn, & Hatch Chile Risotto, Spicy Peach Sauce & Peach Salsa

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