Top Chef NWA Event: A Photo Tour of Northwest Arkansas Chefs
Top Chef NWA brought together chefs from across Northwest Arkansas at The AMP in Rogers. It was a night of food, competition, and community. These are a few moments from behind the scenes and throughout the event.
Judges for the event included Chef Michael Henry, Chef Paul Allen, Maudie Schmitt of Café Rue Orleans, Erin Rowe of Ozark Culinary Tours, Dr. James Myshka, John Engleman, Chef Dustin Simmons of Flashback Pizza, and 40/29 anchor Lakyra Banks.
The competition featured chefs including Roni Mathis, Bill Martfeld of Lasang Pinoy NWA, Sara Guevara, and Jesus Rodriguez of San Miguel Mexican Grill & Bar.
Roni Mathis was awarded Top Chef NWA, while Bill Martfeld received the People’s Choice award.
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