Celebrity Cook-off winner: Chef Jeff McInnis
Best dishes:
Crispy Chickpea Battered Soft Shell Crab by Chef Jeff McInnis
Sumac Crusted Grouper Bites by Chef Greg Lopez
"Ropa Vieja" Crispy Braised Short Ribs by Chef Jeff McInnis
Fan Favorite wines of Celebrity Cook-off:
S.A. Prum Riesling, by Palm Bay
and
Chianti Classico, Villa Cafaggio, by Toast to Humanity
Bar Wars Mojito Mix-off winner:
Freddy Diaz, Alambique Inc. Miami
Isla Bonita
Muddle 2 big leaves of Fresh Cuban Oregano
1 oz. Orange Blossom Honey infused with Ginger and all spice
3/4 oz. Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
2 oz. Don Q Gold
1/8 oz. or bar spoon of Don Q Mojito
Shake with Ice/strain over fresh ice.
Sugarmeg mix:
On a separate plate add sugar and grate whole nutmeg over sugar.
Rim 1/2 glass with sugarmeg mix
Garnish with an Orange Peel and a sprig of Lightly Hand Smacked Fresh Cuban Oregano.
All spice Honey Ginger Mix.
1 part water
1 part Orange Blossom Honey
1 all spice per 2-4 oz. of mix (per taste)
Muddled about 1/2 oz. fresh ginger per 2-4 oz. of mix (per taste)
Heat all ingredients on stove. Remove prior to boiling. Strain with a fine mesh strainer in desired container.
Burger Wars winners
Best overall burger: chef Greg Lopez of SHOR Restaurant, Key West (seafood burger)
Best meat Burger: Braza Lena restaurant, Key West
Best Miami Burger: chef Howie the Bulldog Kleinberg, Miami
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