COOKING IS SEXY has been traveling the world and cooking in the best kitchens with the top Executive Celebrity Chefs. Beginning last year the TV show has incorporated a peoples choice aspect. Cast a vote for your favorite Chef now through August 25th 2012. The Chef with the most votes will take the title Cooking Is Sexy’s -Platinum Plate Award 2011 ® Over 1000 votes already in and still counting.
Voting made simple: Go to: vote.cookingissexy@gmail.com Tell us who’s your favorite Chef and why. Cooking Is Sexy will feature the people’s choice winner on an upcoming segment along with award presentation.
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VOTE NOW ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT..OVER 400 VOTES
The leading Celebrity Chefs are:
CHEZ DUMONET - JOSEPHINE in Paris Chef / owner Daniel Rose
Chef Ivy at VIN DE SET
Chef Romo at STK Las Vegas
Giada De Laurentiis of Italy IRON CHEF
Chef Hale at Historic Chase Park Plaza
Chef Abel at Palazzo Hotel -DAL TORO Las Vegas...ET AL
The votes are coming in, here's some of the feedback:
ReplyDelete“The most incredible chef in St. Louis hands down is Ivy over at the French restaurant Vin De Set The balsamic reduction on the quinoa was very, very tasty and my favorite. Our other favorites include the three onion soup and the ahi tuna (rare), which we love.” Christine in Kirkwood
“The hubby took me this last December to Chase Park Plaza Bistro we both agree Chef Hale made the most incredible food we’d ever wrapped our tongues around. He ordered Pistachio Encrusted Lamb Chops and I had the Filet with Dungeness Crab and asparagus. I wish I could get my food to taste like that. Two votes from us.” Lynette, St. Louis
“Chef Ripert at Le Bernardin. Love the DOVER SOLE – wowsers, this dish was incredible. The Basmati Brown-Butter sauce was to die for, I could have licked my plate but my sister gave me the ‘stink eye’ this chef Eric Ripert creates magic in your mouth”. Melanie, New York
Keep the votes and comments coming.
I have business meetings in Vegas once a month and my must stop at restaurant is Dal Toro inside the Palazzo. My first trip the food was so unbelievable I asked to meet the chef. Chef Abel was cooking this evening, a true Italian down to the accent. The pasta seafood has a light sauce that won't weigh you down.
ReplyDeleteI even took the hubby back on a weekend getaway so he could check out their exotic car showroom.
We had a huge get together at STK in Las Vegas, it's actually inside the Cosmo. Wow this place is incredible. Chef Romo came out personally to check on our dishes. Of course we had to have steak...they were huge and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was rocking upbeat Vegas all the way.
ReplyDelete-Lance, Clairemont
The first time we went to KISS in San Francisco (sushi) we ordered plates of sashimi and nigiri (all chef's choice) and we were absolutely floored.
ReplyDeleteThe chefs are a husband and wife and their restaurant is so tiny seats about 12, but just enough for the 2 of them to handle. These 2 do it all and definitely should be considered with all the rave reviews they get.
Hey Valley Of The Kings, I saw you blog link on facebook.
ReplyDeleteWent to French Restaurant Vin De Set the other evening. It is a very pleasant, relaxed evening....
Chef Ivy was phenomenal and the staff at Vin De Set were great. Even though it is an upstairs location well worth the short elevator ride for the amazing food. ;)Great Getaway location with the rooftop view of the arch.
Dr. Sorenson
“ You’ve got to have the barbecued shrimp and grits appetizer at Scape Restaurant. It’s so good Chef Eric has my vote”
ReplyDeleteThe Italian Chef Abel at Dal Toro really knows his stuff. If you're in Vegas and wondering about the best meal, make this a stop. Plus they have an amazing outdoor patio across from TI you can watch the show and have a cocktail. (The waitresses are cute also)
ReplyDeleteLast year we hosted my daughters birthday at The Chase in the Eau Bistro. Everyone was very responsive to my daughters sweet sixteen at Chase and I thought that the price was good…Chef Hale made sure he put his personal touch in the meal… Thanks Chef you made Chloe feel like a princess.
ReplyDeleteCrystal
I nominate sushi master Francisco at Raku Raku BBQ in Simi Valley they have the most incredible to die for Sushi. Tell him what you like and let him create you won't be disappointed.
ReplyDeleteSaltgrass Steakhouse in Laughlin. I had seared tuna and the crab cakes. SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! The crab cakes without a doubt are the best I've ever put in my mouth! It was served in a heavenly cream sauce and topped with a perfect salsa giving it just enough heat
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ReplyDeleteLast Summer We Got Engaged. What a treat..Chef Hale took the time on his way out to work off the clock and prepped a great meal for my special day. Plus learned something about cooking for my future husband. , A great place to eat great food. Thank you Chase and Chef Hale
Louise
Visiting from Paris I wanted to dine with a view of the city. Vin De Set Served a lovely meal, the Duck
ReplyDeletewas delicious-- and The Bouillabaisse Sea Food Stew- best I've ever tasted--the service impeccable, Chef Ivy was a terrific chef and a true professional. ( p.s I love the name)
Jean Martin
Wow lots of great Chefs being nominated. We love hearing how the chefs are making your experience personal as well with a trip to your table.
ReplyDeleteWe have lots more nominations coming through the Cooking Is Sexy e-mail. Here's a few to add to the masters already nominated above:
Chef Jaime Hernandez at Juban’s
You have got to try their 2 birds plate, a duck breast covered in a spicy jelly sauce on one side and on the other a quail stuffed with pumpkin and crawfish with brown gravy. Flipping Incredible is all I can say!
-Sussie
Chef Vadivel at Chakra Beverly Hills
This was Michael Jackson’s favorite restaurant and I can see why, Chef Vadivel is the king of Curry. It’s ALL good but I love their lamb chops.
-Joseph, Santa Monica
Chef Ian Williams at Verandas Bistro, Florida
Ian Williams makes the most incredible Lobster Bisque to tantalize my taste buds. You must try their oysters, they are gently fried in corn meal then distributed in a bowl in which the bottom has been lined with a Horsehradish-dejon cream sauce. Just plain scrumptious.
-Dillon, Georgia
Tracy Des Jardins of Jardiniers
The Five Dot Ranch New York Steak with Bordelaise sauce will melt in your mouth.
-Chaz
The Chef's at The Blue Owl at Zen Yai.
ReplyDeleteThey give a spicy thai twist to the average dish creating an astounding new flavor that wakes up your mouth. The tri-tip sandwich is slathered with rich oyster chili mayo. YYUUMMM.
Chef Josée of Leméac Montreal
ReplyDeleteThe food is great but "Pain perdu" desert is huuugggee and just melts in your mouth.
I came into Chase Park Plaza from my business function last Fall, very exhausted from a barrage of meetings (the service was great, the atmosphere professional and we got a chance to say hello to Chef Hale) He made the evening a lot less stressful.
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The nomination's are still flowing in. Here's a handful randomly picked this week:
ReplyDeleteErica, Central West End: “Chef Eric makes the most incredible Macadamia Nut Crusted Chicken with Papaya Marmalade, and Sho Yu Cream Sauce at Scape in St. Louis”
Amy Scott owner and Exec Chef at Tupelo Junction Café.
Not only does she have a unique menu but their brunch is amazing.
the Dungeness Crab Cake & Potato Hash w/Avocado Salsa, Poached Eggs & Lemon Butter Sauce is the yummiest thing to ever tease my taste buds!!!
Debbie-Santa Barbara Food Junkie
“It’s been a while since I ate The Chase but Chef Hale made the most incredible lobster cioppino, not sure if it’s still on their menu but I nominate Chef Hale hands down.” Carla, St. Peters
Qing Hua Dumpling in Montreal, QC
Go for the dumplings, who knew they could be so mouthwatering. And a restaurant devoted to dumplings, original indeed.
Melissa, Detroit
Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, VA
Chef Maradona Lima ~ All you can eat meat dinners, kids loved eating off the skewers they called ‘swords’. Great experience
Chef Shawn Gawle of Corton, soon to be of Saison! Because he's super sexy.
-Kimmie
There's still time to nominate your favorite chef from around the world.
Chef Ivy at Vin De Set in St. Louis. You’re always treated like family, not only does Chef Ivy boast delicious entrées on a recent birthday dinner we were treated to beignets with three different dipping sauces - caramel, chocolate and raspberry. Delicious!
ReplyDeleteChef David Paul makes an incredible Opakapaka entree. Fabulous Hawaiian food.
ReplyDeleteSwedish meatballs alongside local Thai food, Heidi’s garden restaurant in Thailand.
ReplyDeleteMichael Kreiling of 1901 in London. I still dream of his smoked haddock starter. Lovely dish.
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