Food & Wine Magazine once again sponsored this year's Chef's Challenge, featuring some of the best new chefs in America.

When all of the preparation, creation and tasting were through the award went to
Chef Sean O'Brien of Myth in San Francisco, California. Congratulations!

2nd Place went to our own Kendall-Jackson Chef Extraordinaire, Justin Wangler!

Additonal particpating chefs in 2007 included:

Melissa Perello - Fifth Floor Restaurant in San Francisco, CA

E. Michael Reidt (2006 Chef's Challenge Winner) - The Penthouse at The Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica Beach, California

The Master of Ceremonies for the Chef Challenge was David Michael Cane, host of the popular weekly radio show "A Matter of Taste" on KKGN Radio.

The Celebrity Judges were:
John Ash - chef, wine and food educator, author
Michele Anna Jordan - author, writer, Santa Rosa Press Democrat, San Francisco Chronicle
Douglas Keane - executive Chef, Cyrus restaurant, Food & Wine Magazine's Top 10 Best New Chefs 2006
Josh Silvers - chef/owner, Syrah Bistro in Santa Rosa

Thank you to all of our participants and judges.