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Chili & Salsa Showdown!
The 12th Annual Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival heated up with the
Chili and Salsa Showdown Food Competition held at the Pueblo Convention Center.
Commercial and non-commercial participants were invited to compete.
Three categories were judged for participants including best red chili, green
chili and salsa. Winners of each category for the commercial entries received
$500 along with bragging rights. Non-commercial entries were awarded prizes for
the top three places; first place received $100, second place received $50 and
third place received $25.
This year the competition was privileged to have professional chefs as judges
from the American Culinary Federation. The judging panel also included culinary
educators, business and industry representatives and community leaders. The
Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce would also like to thank Carol Himes and her
students and staff from Pueblo Community College Culinary Arts Department.
“Because of Carol and her staff the competition was brought to a higher and more
professional level and we appreciate all the time and effort that they put into
the competition,” said Rod Slyhoff, CEO/President of the Greater Pueblo Chamber
of Commerce. Congratulations to all of the winners.
Chili & Salsa Showdown Competition Winners
Commercial Winner for Green Chili
1st Place – Grand Prix Restaurant
Commercial Winners for Red Chili
1st Place – Grand Prix Restaurant
Commercial Winner for Salsa
1st Place – Chico’s Mexican Restaurant
Top 3 Non-Commercial Winners for Green Chili
1st Place – George Lott
2nd Place – Sharone Marcen
3rd Place – Robert Marcen
Top 3 Non-Commercial Winners for Red Chili
1st Place – Robert Marcen
2nd Place – Daniel Roybal
3rd Place – Sharone Marcen
Top 3 Non-Commercial Winners for Salsa
1st Place – Mardell Costa
2nd Place – Roberta Romero
3rd Place – Virginia Herrera
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