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The Cook-off

Photo Galleries: The Competition & The Party

The Competition
Things start to sizzle as the top two competing chefs race against the clock in a challenge of skill, execution, and presentation. Get the juicy details and see what they cooked up for our judges in this gourmet contest like none other.

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Chef Grosjean plating

The Party
Oh what a night! Over 200 anxious guests gathered at the Idler's Appliances showroom in Paso Robles to sample top-scoring dishes, taste premier wines from Adelaida Cellars, and watch the competing chefs in action. See who turned up on our red carpet.

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  Chocolate Almond Pudding

Behind the Scenes
Take a sneak peak at the making of this event in May 2009's Behind the Scenes photo gallery.

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  Brittany Garcia and Devon Nespica prepare for Ultimate Chef 2009 Cook-off

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