PRESS RELEASE: The Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament, is a multi-week event is a
single-elimination tournament designed to showcase some of the area's finest
executive chefs and restaurants. Guests attending this exciting event will be
more than just spectators, as they enjoy the unique experience of witnessing
two spectacular area chefs battle it out in the prep kitchen right on the main
floor. Each evening two chef teams go head-to-head to prepare an appetizer,
entrée and dessert for each of three expert judges, as well as amuse bouche
portions of their entrees for up to 30 audience member judges. Their creations
are scored on creativity, presentation and taste, and only one chef advances to
the next round. At the end of this tournament only one of the 16 competing
chefs will emerge as THE Mason Dixon Master Chef! 10% of the net proceeds of
each ticket sold directly to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. More
information available at www.MasonDixonMasterChef.com ,
Final Two Restaurants to
Compete on August 13, 2017
The Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament, the
mid-Atlantic’s largest, live, interactive culinary competition, is coming to a
close this Sunday, August 13, 2017. The summer-long competition began
in early June with a field of 16 hopefuls, but is now down to the final two
chef teams, who will go head-to-head for cash and prizes and the title of The
2017 Mason Dixon Master Chef Champions!
Below are the details for the final match Battle Royale,
tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell-out.
Battle Royale
August 13 – Chef Fabio Mura of Grille 620 and River Hill Grill vs.
Chef Damon Hersh of The Inn at Brookville Farms
Chef Fabio Mura, Grille 620 / River Hill Grill
Chef Fabio grew up in Sardinia, Italy where he obtained his
culinary Degree in Culinary Arts and Management. He moved to the U.S. 19 years
ago, where he made a home in Baltimore, and has since worked at some of the
best restaurants in Baltimore, including: Sotto Sopra, Boccaccio, Blue Sea
Grill, and Chazz: a Bronx Original. He is currently the executive chef at
Grille 620 located at the Turf Valley Town Square and at River Hill Grill.
Chef Fabio won "Favorite New Restaurant" from the
Restaurant Association of Maryland in 2014. He was also nominated for
"Best Chef" from the Restaurant Association of Maryland in 2015.
Chef Damon Hersh, The Inn at Brookeville Farms
Chef Damon Hersh has been cooking for over 20 years, and in the
restaurant business for over 25 years. He has experience and skill in a wide
variety of culinary environments, including high-end fine dining, casual
eating, family style, and ethnic influences. Chef Damon is currently the
executive chef at The Inn at Brookville Farms located in Montgomery County in
Brookeville, MD.
The Championship match will be held Sunday, August 13th. Bios of all
competing chefs are available at http://www.masondixonmasterchef.com/schedule-results/bracket.php.
The competitions will be held at Points South Latin Kitchen, 1640 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD (www.pointssouthbaltimore.com/).
Tournament Ticket Details
Tickets for the Final match are available for purchase at:
http://www.masondixonmasterchef.com/purchase-tickets/.
Tickets are $65 and include all taxes, a wine tasting by Boordy Vineyards,
passed hors d’oeurves, the competition, dessert and coffee. New this year, ALL Tickets for the
competition are ‘Judging Experience’ tickets, which allow all guests to taste
each of the six courses the chef teams produce (family-style) and be part of
the voting to decide the winner!
In addition, the Mason Dixon Master Chef Tournament donates 10% of
the net proceeds of each ticket sold directly to their charity partner Meals on
Wheels of Central Maryland (http://www.mealsonwheelsmd.org).
Event Timeline:
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)– Happy
Hour with Complementary passed Hors d’oeurves and Wine Tasting by Boordy
Vineyards, plus Drink and Food Specials
6:15 p.m. – Cold Prep Begins for the Competition
7:00 p.m. – Chef Competition
8:00 p.m. – Judging Begins, Complementary Dessert and
Coffee Served
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