LET'S GIVE A ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO EVENTS THAT ENCOURAGE US TO EMBRACE OUR INNER NAUGHTY PIG... ALL WHILE BEING NICE
Oak Grove puts together once again, a thrilling culinary extravaganza at Pechanga Resort & Casino. On Monday, August 28, chefs brought their A–game to compete for top place in the SoCal Chef Open. There are a total of six winners and two categories– Pinnacle Award and People's Choice.
This yearly event benefits Oak Grove, a non-profit residential treatment center for children whose mission is to "rebuild the lives of at-risk children and their families through education, healing, restoring relationships, building character and installing hope."
1st Place Pinnacle Award Winning Dish - Cork Fire Kitchen
Cork Fire Kitchen Chef Matthew Steffen
2nd Place Pinnacle Award Winning Dish - Avensole Winery
Avensole Winery Chef Armando Cota
3rd Place Pinnacle Award Winning Dish - Naughty Pig
Naughty Pig Butcher Shop & Encased Meats Chef Daniel Johnson
1st Place People's Choice Award Winning Dish - The Chef's Grille
The Chef's Grille Chef Martin Corso
2nd Place People's Choice Award Winning Dish - Naughty Pig Butcher Shop & Encased Meats Chef Daniel Johnson - Second Mention
3rd Place People's Choice Award Winning Dish - Bamboo House
Bamboo House Asian Bistro Chef Dong Ho
Ballast Point
Trendy Chef
Devilicious Eatery & Tap Room
Callaway Vineyards & Winery
Latitude by JR
Fazeli Cellars & Winery
Burgers & Beer
Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery
Le Grange Grill & Cellars
Le Roche Catering
Crab Boil Catering
Non-profit Organization
The Mill
Fresco Grill & Wine Bar
Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery
Celebrity Chef run-in... Provecho Grill Chef Rosie
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Watch a live video of this event by clicking above.