Top Local Chef 2019: The Art of Food pairs 10 of the area's best chefs with 10 local artists to create a unique culinary experience. Guests are invited to sample the newest creations and vote for their favorites!
Guests will have access to all the new creations, plus treats from the Intensity Academy saucy bar, and from the dessert bar sponsored by JB's Sweet Addiction, Pop Goes the Waffle, and Gateau OChocolat.
Top Local Chef is a LocalShops1 event, in partnership with Club Savor
Event sponsors include: Intensity Academy Gourmet Sauces, Gateau O Chocolat and JB's Sweet Addiction
Part of the event proceeds will benefit Creative Clay
Chefs:
AJ Lambden, Catering St Pete
Darren Bloom, Birch & Vine
David Puatu, Castile Restaurant
Gaston Merideth, Gaston's Culinary Services
Rand Packer, Mekenita Cantina
Vito Ruggieri, Portofino Italian Ristorante
Jason Gordon, The Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery
Lokesh Vale, The Twisted Indian
Vincent Fiore, The Wiseguy Kitchen Show/ SPQR Catering
Wendy Ohlendorf, Vintage Wine Lounge
Artists:
Courtney Wienckowski, Seacowski Creations
Gianna Pergamo, Pergamo Paper Goods
Jackie Kaufman, Jackie Kaufman Prints
Jen Banchero, Eleven Elephants Studio
Joseph DiCarlo, Joseph P DiCarlo Art
Justina Martinez, Fine Art by Justina
Kristi Capone, Milkshake Studio
Maria Swire, M'ria's Mezzanine
Natalie Simon-Joens, Salty Seaside Photography
Sara May, Ms Mouth Paintings
Alternate, if one of the artists above drops out:
Samantha Brueckmann, Sayminic Art