Media Night 2023 STD

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Each year the greatest Chefs in the Valley come together competing for the top honor and all for a great cause.  Join Oak Grove Center for the 16th Annual So-Cal Chef Open on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the beautiful and popular, Peltzer Winery in Temecula.

Past participating Chefs have been featured in several lifestyle magazines, television, local newspapers and received coverage from influential food critics and bloggers.  Growing in popularity and reputation, the Chef Open is a chance to showcase your amazing talent and cuisine Tapas Style to guests, peers, food critics, and media. Selling out the past two years, we anticipate 500 guests in attendance.

Media Preview Night is Wednesday, June 7th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Danza del Sol Winery, Temecula. The invitation only media event will provide local media, Food Writers, Bloggers and Sponsors a chance to meet the competing Chefs, taste local cuisine and meet the judges.

RSVP Here for Media Night

CHEF OPEN MEDIA KIT

Learn more about the Chef Open:

Chef Open 2017 Video

Chef Open Article 2022

2023 Judging Panel:

 

Early 2023 Competitors & Participants:

Early 2023 Competitors & Participants:
**Executive Chef Matthew Steffen with Cork Fire Kitchen
**Executive Chef Justin Mabunay with Urbn Market Fusion
**Chef Nana Michelle Ann Montoya with Nana’s Tamales – and Catering by Michelle Ann (2022 People’s Choice Winner)
Executive Chef Taylor Israelsen with Avensole Winery
**Executive Chef Steve Bearse,with New Life Culinary Creations
Chef Keion “KT” Taylor with EaT 310 Catering
Chef Steven Moore, Trendy Chef and Battered Up
**Executive Chef Armando Cota
Chef Daniel Johnson with Naughty Pig Butchery
Pitmaster/Chef Robert Johns, OLD MAN GRILLIN’ and The Chain Smokers
Executive Chef Ben Diaz with Leoness Cellars
Executive Chef Michel Malecot, The French Gourmet
Executive Chef Chris Gimeno, Corbeaux Wine & Tea House

Some Past Competitors & Winners:

**Chef Rosie O’Connor with Provecho Grill
**Executive Chef Mario Amaral with Savage Chef Bar & Grill (2022 Pinnacle Winner)
**Executive Chef Matthew Steffen with Cork Fire Kitchen
**Chef Justin Mabunay with Urbn Market Fusion
**Executive Chef Dylan Soro, Soro’s Mediterranean Grill
Executive Chef Taylor Israelson with Avensole Winery
**Chef de Cuisine Armando Coto with Avensole Winery
Chef Giampi Giammanco Il Tramonto Ristorante
Chef Daniel Johnson with Naughty Pig Butcher Shop & Encased Meats
**Chef Michelle Ann with Nana’s Tamales (2022 People’s Choice Winner)
Chef Keion KT Taylor with EaT 310 Catering
Owner, Pit Master and Executive Chef Al Borda with HoBo’s BBQ
Celebrity Chef Aaron May with HoBo’s BBQ Team
District Chef Toby Traeger with HoBo’s BBQ Team
Chef Angel Tapia with Tap’s Taco Catering
Chef Steven Moore, Trendy Chef
**Executive Chef Steve Bearse with New Life Culinary Creations
Chef J with LATiTUDE by JR
Chef Luis Ortega with Burgers & Beer Temecula
Chef Kevin Grant with Oak Mountain Winery
Chef Andy Churchill with 8 bit Brewing Company
Chef Pete Lent with Pete’s Firehouse BBQ
Chef Martin Corso with The Chef’s Grille
Chef Rachel Siripakdi with Bamboo House Asian Bistro
 ** Past Award Winners

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Kristi Piatkowski
KristiP@oakgrovecenter.org
Cell: (714) 260-2699

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