We're Happy with 3rd

Chef Chris Carriker and Sous Neil Everett competed in the Nicky USA wild about game this year and came in third behind Gabe Rucker & Naomi Pomeroy. The nine competing chefs had two hours to prepare an original dish using game meats or fowl for the panel of judges, including Philippe Boulot, Culinary Director for the Heathman Restaurant, Vitaly Paley, chef and owner of Paley’s Place, and Jonathan Sundstrom, chef and owner of Lark in Seattle. The 2010 event included chefs from Portland and Seattle competing in the black box cook-off. Check out footage of Chris & Neil in the kitchen, but be warned it's unedited and a a bit NSFW.


Here's the roster

2010 Wild about Game Award-Winning Chefs

1st Place –Gabe Rucker, Le Pigeon, Portland, OR – Butter Poached Quail with Foie Gras Gnocchi, Chanterelles, Leeks and Pickled Peaches
2nd Place –Naomi Pomeroy, Beast, Portland, OR – Pheasant and Chanterelle Pot Pie with Sherry Cream and Foie Gras Fennel and Wild Flower Salad.
3rd Place – Chris Carriker, Gilt Club, Portland, OR – Roasted Venison Rack with Huckleberry Mazzafegati and Hunter’s Pie.
2010 Wild about Game Cook-Off Chefs:

Jason Barwikowski, Olympic Provisions, Portland
Chris Carriker, Gilt Club, Portland
Seth Caswell, Emmer & Rye, Seattle
Matt Christianson, Urban Farmer, Portland
Gregory Denton, Metrovino, Portland
Jake Martin, Fenouil, Portland
Tony Meyers, Serrato, Portland
Naomi Pomeroy, Beast, Portland
Gabriel Rucker, Le Pigeon, Portland

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