- 2012 Silver Tray Award Winners
Participants were judged in five categories; appetizer, entrée, dessert, beer and wine. First place winners received the coveted "Silver Tray" award, distinguishing them as the best of the best. Winners for the 2012 Gala were:
- Best Table Presentation
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- Appetizer
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1st – Fresco, Madison
Executive Chef John Jerabek
Seared Scallop with a bacon, basil & mint pea puree.
Served with calamansi lime vinegar.
- 2nd -
Le Personal Chef, Madison
Executive Chef Sami Fgaier
Moules Frites prepared with fresh Prince Edward Islands mussels cooked in a saffron cognac cream sauce with hand-cut Pommes Frites. Served with Harissa aioli.
- 3rd -
Fresh Madison Market, Madison
Executive Chef Andy Nighbor
Burata cheese lobster.
- Entrée
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- 1st – Kaminski Bros. Chophouse, Wisconsin Dells
Executive Chef Dennis Matteson
Roasted, marinated rack of lamb (hand carved) with loaded KBC mashed potatoes and assorted sauces.
- 2nd – Fresh Madison Market, Madison
Executive Chef Andy Nighbor
Apple and fig stuffed pheasant breast, bacon-wrapped haricot verts, celeriac puree, Bing cherry demi sauce.
- 3rd – Johnny Delmonico's, Madison
Executive Chef Eric Benedict
Seared scallops, truffled oxtail ragout, parisienne gnocci, shaved horseradish.
- Dessert
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- 1st – Ostera Design, Janesville
Pastry Artist Aryll Pullum
Hand-rolled cake balls that are dipped in a candy coating and finished individually within a uniquely inspired collection.
- 2nd - Osteria Papavero, Madison
Chef Francesco Mangano
Vanilla panna cotta with wild berry sauce.
- 3rd - La Mestiza Mexican Cuisine, Madison
Owner Antonio Estrada
Nevado de Chocolate (flourless chocolate cake).
- Wine
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- Beer
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