A serious culinary face-off is nearing, involving some of the area’s biggest heavy hitters when it comes to kitchen crusaders. The talented line-up (listed below) will go head-to-head kosher-style on January 23rd in support of Lubavitch of Bucks County and Philadelphia Friendship Circle.
The one of a kind inaugural event, deemed Bubby’s Cook-Off, will unfold at Vie and replace the charity’s yearly gala. Even the judges selected to deliberate on the savory kosher bites are toting resumes that aren’t too shabby.
The best part of this food focused affair that is jam packed with talent? Philadelphians are invited to play “judge” and sample the modern Jewish cuisine being served up for this great cause. The event is co-chaired by Sharon Pinkenson, Joseph Weiss, and William Sasso.
Philadelphia’s Best Chefs competing include:
- Jean-Marie Lacroix, Chef-Partner, Brûlée Catering
- Guillermo Pernot, Chef-Partner, Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
- Mike Deganis, Executive Chef, Alla Spina
- Yehuda Sichel, Executive Chef, Citron & Rose
- Shane Cash, Executive Chef, Stephen STARR Events’ Rat’s Restaurant
Judging this year’s cook-off will be:
- Audrey Claire Taichman, Proprietor, Audrey Claire, COOK, and Twenty Manning Grill
- Hope Cohen, Media Personality, Chef & Author of “Fast, Fresh + Simple”
- Nancy Glass, CEO, Nancy Glass Productions
- Stephanie Stahl, Emmy Award-wining Media Specialist, CBS 3 & The CW Philly 57
- Rebbetzin Miriam Shemtov, Director, Philadelphia Friendship Circle-North and Co-founder Lubavitch of Bucks County
