Hello Foodie Friends, I had the great pleasure of attending this year's 2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Chef Showdown event this past Friday at Lummus Park on South Beach. It was a battle between 11 restaurants in the categories of: Surf & Turf, Octopus, Lobster, Tuna and Fish. Despite the intermittent rain, a good time was had by all. Here are some highlights from the event:
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| Host and friend Chef Ralph Pagano from Naked Taco with friend and fellow food blogger Shaina Wizov of Take A Bite Out Of Boca. Battle Surf & Turf: Park Central Cafe vs. Cafe Avanti |
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| Park Central Cafe Seared Scallop paired w/short ribs & served over a parsnip puree garnished with micro greens (my vote went to Park Central Cafe) |
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| A spectacular display of amazing treats from the sea, all provided by Whole Foods Scallops, Oysters, Prawns, Langostinos, Mussels, Salmon |
Battle Octopus: Dolce Italian vs. Poseidon:
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| Dolce Italian Grilled Octopus on top a salad of chickpeas, farro, and a pistachio vinaigrette |
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| Poseidon Greek-style Octopus with Mediterranean herbs and lemon oil sauce (my vote went to Poseidon) |
Battle Lobster: Naked Taco vs. Siena Tavern
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| Naked Taco’s Lobster Empanada served with a Pineapple Rum Shooter (my vote went to Naked Taco) |
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| Siena Tavern Lobster Roll |
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| Top Chef Fabio Vivinai (left) Siena Tavern |
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| Cibo Wine BarSeared Tuna over an arugula salad with tomatoes and olives |
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| Red The Steakhouse Tuna Tataki with yuku aioli and wakame (Red got my vote) |
Battle Fish: Oceanaire Seafood Room, Florida Cookery, and City Hall The Restaurant
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| Florida Cookery Smoked Cobia with a lemongrass vinaigrette and a quinoa salad |
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| City Hall Sesame seared salmon with jasmine rice and bok choy |
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Oceanaire Seafood RoomJerk Oceanaire Seafood Room, Florida Cookery, and City Hall The Restaurant
Judges: Park Central Cafe People's Choice: Cafe Avanti Battle OctopusJudges: Poseidon People's Choice: Poseidon Battle LobsterJudges: Siena Tavern People's Choice: Naked Taco Battle TunaJudges: Red The Steakhouse People's Choice: Red The Steakhouse Battle FishJudges: Oceanaire People's Choice: Oceanaire
Until we eat again...
I send you delicious wishes, xo
Denise
Denise Righetti
C.F.O. (Chief Foodie Officer)
Denise's Foodie Events & Savor Our City™
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