S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition Announces Winner from California Culinary Academy
Anna Ference is the winner of the regional S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Competition at the California Culinary Academy (CCA). Anna Ference is a top student at the California Culinary Academy who impressed the judges with her innovative creation of Seared Ahi Tuna.For an intense two hour preparation for the student contestants’ signature dish for presentation and judging, Anna Ference and eight students from CCA competed for advancement to the national competition. A panel of celebrity chefs and food media judged the contestants’ culinary and presentation skills, in addition to offering some guidance and tips on how to become a culinary star! The culinary judging panel included Arnold Eric Wong of EOS Restaurant & Wine Bar, Scott Giambastiani of Voignier, Greg Cole of Celadon and Coles Chop House, Mark Stark of Wili’s Wine Bar and Steven Oliver of Nob Hill Gazette. more…
