This holiday season, eight of New York’s top chefs will be showcasing their culinary “chops,” featuring their best Australian Lamb dishes on their winter menus in the first annual Winter Wonderlamb competition. One of the eight finalists will win a ten-day trip to Australia, to visit the continent’s beef and lamb production regions, plus a visit to Sydney to experience Australia’s multi-cultural dining scene.
What’s more, out-of-town* Facebook fans ALSO have a chance to win a three-day trip for two to New York, just by voting for the Fan Favorite, including airfare, hotel, two fabulous dinners, a tour of the city, plus $150 in spending money! And because New York locals get eight delicious ways to enjoy Australian Lamb this month, everyone wins.
*New Yorkers are also welcome to enter and make it a “staycation.”
A panel of judges, comprised of food editors and experts, will secretly visit the following restaurants to select a Grand Prize winner. Dishes will be posted online for public voting to determine the “Fan Favorite” winner, who will receive a prize of $500.
Below are the finalists.
Charles Bivona III, The Brew Inn
Grilled Australian Lamb Chops with Cheesy Grits and Lamb Tasso Ham
Leah Cohen, Pig and Khao
Australian Lamb Neck with Massaman Curry, Potato Puree and Kale
Katherine Fuchs, The Thirsty Koala
Herb Crusted Australian Lamb Lollies with Carmelized Pumpkin
Anita Lo, Annisa
Australian Lamb with Chickpeas, Harissa, and Black Sesame
Kevin Chojnowski, Public
Achiote Braised Australian Lamb Osso Buco with Crispy Chestnut Polenta, Spiced Carrot Puree and Cara Cara Orange Gremolata
Ryan Jaronik, Benchmark Restaurant
Vadouvan Rubbed Australian Lamb Loin, Carrot Gnocchi, Lollipop Kale, Hibiscus Bubbles
Tim Coughlan, Fort Reno BBQ
Australian Lamb Hamwich
Alejandro Bonilla Manjarrez, Palo Santo Restaurant
Australian Rack of Lamb
These dishes will be featured from now through December 31. The Winter Wonderlamb chef competition is one of a series of events and in-store promotions sponsored by Australian Lamb in New York this holiday season.
For more visit http://www.australian-lamb.com, Like Australian Lamb on Facebook or Follow Australian Lamb on Twitter @AustralianLamb.
About Australian Lamb
Australian Lamb is all-natural, pasture-raised and free of artificial additives and hormone growth promotants—a pure product of its pure environment. Australian Lamb is available to North American customers in a wide array of minimally processed product lines and cuts. Naturally lean, tender, mild-tasting Australian Lamb is a great addition to any meal occasion, with versatility and flavor that lends itself to many different cuisines.
For more information visit www.australian-meat.com.
