Battle of the Chefs

Occurs: Sunday, May 17, 2015

Time: 4 – 7 pm

Location: Founders Hall, 193 Danbury Road, Ridgefield

Extra Details: Three chefs will match sharp knives and quick wits in an exciting culinary showdown to benefit Founders Hall. Chefs Silvia Bianco, formerly of Biscotti’s, Bernard Bouissou of Bernard’s, and Prasad Chirnomula of Thali will open a basket of surprise ingredients in front of a live audience and, in just 60 minutes, vie to create the winning entrée, as judged by a panel of food experts including renowned food writer Jane Stern will and wine and cheese connoisseur Monica Brown of No. 109 Cheese and Wine will judge the chefs on their creativity, craftsmanship and culinary results. Amy Kundrat, executive editor of the award-winning regional food blog CTbites, along with its founder Stephanie Webster, will referee this showdown.

Join the Battle to savor and judge appetizers created by the three master chefs for this event. Mingle with the chefs before and after the entrée competition; get up close and personal as they compete under pressure. Cheer them on while you feast on delicious hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. Indulge your tastebuds when you buy either a seat at a tasting table (a limited number will be available) or the winning raffle ticket for the open slot on the judges panel. Delight in signature desserts from all three chefs.

Your ticket purchase, $100 for general viewing or $500 for a seat at a tasting table, supports Founders Hall, a donor-supported education and recreational center for people age 60 and over. For tickets and information on Battle of the Chefs visit www.founders-hall.org or call Founders Hall at 203-431-7000. Event sponsors: Fairfield County Bank and The Chefs Warehouse.