
Uchi chefs preparing the People's Choice buttery foie gras treats while the line of salivating foodies builds.
Chef Jason Dady accepts his award for his "Mano de Leon" scallops with smoked toro tuna, ginger Meyer lemon consommé and macadamia nougat.
Chef Proprietor, Kent Rathbun and Aaron Staudenmaier, Corporate Chef, accept their award for the Smoked Tenderloin with Texas Peach Barbeque Sauce and Heirloom Corn Spoon Bread.
Frans Hendriks accepts his award for his impressive chocolate truffles.
Congratulations to the Divine Dish winners of Friday night's Stars Across Texas grand tasting event of the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. This is THE food event for Texas foodies. Check out the dishes that were awarded Dishola's Divine Dish Award!
The people ate and the people voted. And the people most loved Uchi's blissful creation of the evening.
"...innovative and delicious. It inspires me to try new combinations and pairings!" - R. Rivas
"The hearty foie on the cool rice and citrus...god damn!" - D. Sosa
"Chef Larry Perdido rocks." - D. Kissner
"...flavor combination and ease of eating were superb." - K. Merrick
"Perfect melange of flavors; tender, fresh, moist, mmm!" - B. Smith
"...a creative reinterpretation of a classic. And classics are a great basis." - B. Sammon
"Cooked to perfection with a great depth of flavor and a touch of sweetness." - Chef Aaron Sanchez
"The toro and scallops were my favorite. The toro was lightly smoked and full of flavor; so tender." - Chef Tre Wilcox
"... they took a chance outside the box with the lime-tequila jalapeno and were right on. All the chocolates were well-tempered and clean. It is a huge bonus for any city to have a chocolatier of this quality." - Chef Bob Waggoner