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Carmin Viola – Bermuda's Rising Chef of the Year 2012

Nov 11, 2012

Chef Takemore Mukazika voted Audience Favourite in the Final Round of competition.

Lindo’s Group of Companies congratulates Chef Carmin Viola from the Newport Gastropub, Fairmont Southampton – winner of the 2012 Bermuda’s Rising Chef of the Year competition!

We would also like to congratulate all the final round competitors – Chef Adam de la Cruz who won Second Place, Chef Trevor Kliaman who won the prize for Most Creative Dish and Chef Takemore Mukazika from Harley’s Restaurant, Fairmont Hamilton Princess who was voted Audience Favourite in the final round of competition. Chef Mukazika wins a $250 Gift Certificate from Lindo’s along with other prizes from International Imports and Gosling’s.

Bermuda’s Rising Chef of the Year competition is a fundraising event organized by the Bermuda Hospitality Institute (BHI). BHI is a non-profit organization with a mandate to lead and encourage the development, growth and sustainability of Bermudians in the Hospitality industry.

 

Bermuda's Rising Chef Final Round Competitors

Nov 8, 2012

MEET THE FOUR FINALISTS COMPETING ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9th

FINAL ROUND JUDGING CRITERIA
Dishes will be judged on taste (30%), presentation(25%), originality in use of mystery ingredient(s) (25%) and work ethic (cleanliness, organization, etc. (20%). Points will be deducted for every portion of a minute exceeding the time limit. Judging is final.
One overall winner of the title ‘Bermuda’s Rising Chef of the Year’ will be selected by the Judges Panel. Additional prize categories are outlined below.
A competitor may win in more than one category.
Winners will be announced at the END OF THE EVENING. Judging sheets will not be shared with competitors. Judges decisions are final.

FINAL ROUND PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:
• Final Round Winner/1st place
• Final Round 2nd place
• Final Round Most Creative Dish
• Final Round Audience Favorite

Rising Chef Audience Favourites!

Nov 7, 2012

Congratulations to all the Bermuda Rising Chef Competition’s Audience Favourites!

THE SEMI-FINAL WINNERS ARE:

Each Semi-Final Audience Favourite winner receives a $100 Gift Certificate from Lindo’s Group of Companies.

 

Lest we forget

Nov 7, 2012

Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day, observed on the 11th November, honours the ultimate sacrifice made by allied armed forces members during World War I and World War II.

Many Bermudians joined the ranks of those who put themselves in harms way; and those who returned brought with them their accounts of sacrifice and grace, terror and bravery that touched us all.

Right now we need to remember more than ever. May the darkness of the past remind us all how precious life is!

 

Fairmont Southampton Dominates Bermuda’s Rising Chef Competition!

Nov 6, 2012

After three nights of food battles in Bermuda Hospitality Institute’s fundraiser, “Bermuda’s Rising Chef of the Year”, Fairmont Southampton chefs have made their mark on both the judges and audiences alike!

On Friday November 2nd, Bacci Chef Adam de la Cruz was the overall winner of the night in a nail biting finish that saw Chef Bipin Sharma of Bone Fish Grill in Dockyard snag the Audience Favorite Award. Hosting that night was Executive Chef Chris Chafe of Fairmont Southampton. Chef Adam de la Cruz’s winning dish:
Chicken Roulade with Eggplant Lasagna; Eggplant Vinaigrette with Tomato Basil Froth & Chicken Farce.

Last night (November 5th), in Semi-Final Round three, Fairmont Southampton Chef Trevor Kliaman was the overall winner, with Chef Jonathan Rivard of Bolero earning the Audience Favorite Award. Chef Trevor Kliaman’s winning dish:
Herb & Goat Cheese Crusted Lamb Rib-eye with Jalapeno Lamb Lollipop; Sweet Potato Ratatouille.

Semi-Final Round One on Thursday, November 1st, was won by Newport Gastro Pub Chef Carmin Viola. Executive Chef & Host Edmund Smith of Ascots Restaurant also presented Carmin with the Audience Favorite Award.

“We continue to be impressed with the level of creativity, skill and professionalism of these up and coming chefs,” said Karla Lacey, BHI CEO. “The judges and the audience have had a great time!”

Tonight three more chefs battle for the 4th slot in the Final Rounds to be held this Friday at International Imports.

Major sponsors for this sold out event include Butterfield & Vallis, Gosling Brothers and Lindo’s Family Foods.

View video profiles of all competing Chefs.

BHI is a non-profit organization with a mandate to lead and encourage the development, growth and sustainability of Bermudians in the Hospitality industry.

 

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