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and the divine dish award goes to...

Dishola and the Hill Country Wine and Food Festival present the Stars Across Texas 2008 Divine Dish Awards!
  • Uchi chefs prepare their Foie Gras nigiri

    Uchi chefs preparing the People's Choice buttery foie gras treats while the line of salivating foodies builds.

  • Jason Dady accepts his award for his Mano de Leon scallops

    Chef Jason Dady accepts his award for his "Mano de Leon" scallops with smoked toro tuna, ginger Meyer lemon consommé and macadamia nougat.

  • Jasper's chefs accept their award for the Smoked Tenderoin

    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 Hentriks accepts his award for his impressive chocolate truffles

    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's choice divine dishes

The people ate and the people voted. And the people most loved Uchi's blissful creation of the evening.

Foie Gras Nigiri by Uchi
The winning divine dish of the Stars Across Texas event by People's Vote was:
Foie Gras Nigiri by Uchi

"...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

Stone-baked Pizza, with Texas Gulf Shrimp, Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese by Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill
The People’s # 1 Honorable Mention goes to:
Stone-baked Pizza, with Texas Gulf Shrimp, Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese by Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

"Chef Larry Perdido rocks." - D. Kissner

"...flavor combination and ease of eating were superb." - K. Merrick

Christina's Signature Sweets Petit Fours
The People’s #2 Honorable Mention goes to:
Petit Fours by Christina's Signature Sweets

"Perfect melange of flavors; tender, fresh, moist, mmm!" - B. Smith

"...a creative reinterpretation of a classic. And classics are a great basis." - B. Sammon

guest chef judges awarded three divine dishes at the event

Stars Across Texas' Guest Chefs
Aaron Sanchez (Paladar, Centrico), Bob Waggoner (Charleston Grill) and Tre Wilcox (former Chef de Cuisine at Abacus, A Top Chefs Cook) selected some of their favorites of the evening including 2 savory and 1 sweet dish:
Smoked Pork Tenderloin with Grits by Jasper's
Smoked Tenderloin with Texas Peach Barbeque Sauce and Heirloom Corn Spoon Bread by Jasper's

"Cooked to perfection with a great depth of flavor and a touch of sweetness." - Chef Aaron Sanchez

Crudo with Smoked Toro
"Mano de Leon" Crudo with Smoked Toro, Ginger-Meyer Lemon Consomme and Macadamia Nougat by The Lodge

"The toro and scallops were my favorite. The toro was lightly smoked and full of flavor; so tender." - Chef Tre Wilcox

Lime-Tequila Jalapeno Truffles by Roscar Chocolates
Lime-Tequila Jalapeno Truffles by Roscar Chocolates

"... 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

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