The Vitamix Challenge took place on September 22nd at the fifth annual StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress. Six semi-finalists traveled to New York City to compete in this one-of-a-kind blend-off, creating dishes that showcased the Vitamix blender in unusual and innovative ways.

Each competitor’s dish was tasted and scored by a panel of all-star chef judges including Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern,  Harold Dieterle of Perilla, and Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster, as well as Rula Stamatis of Vitamix.

The 2010 Vitamix Challenge winner was Vincent Pantoliano of Meat Market Miami, who received the Grand Prize: a Vita-Prep® 3, a Vitamix® XL™, and the all-new The Quiet One™ from Vitamix, plus a $500 American Express Gift Certificate.

The Vitamix Challenge runner-up was Chris Windus of Todd English’s Bluezoo, who received a Vita-Prep® 3 as well as a $200 American Express Gift Certificate.

Vitamix would like to thank all of the chefs who competed.  Check out all of their delicious recipes below!

The Competitors:
	The 2010 Vitamix Challenge Winner Goat Cheesecake Foam with Raspberry Fluid Gel, Rosemary Sand, and Sous Vide Figs Pastry Chef Vincent Pantoliano of Meat Market Miami – Miami, FL
	The 2010 Vitamix Challenge Runner-Up Vitamix-Steamed Loup de Mer, Carrot-Espelette Noodle, Tomato-Lardo Emulsion, and Malabar Spinach Chef Chris Windus of Todd English’s Bluezoo – Orlando, FL
	Trio of Fish Forcemeat with Traditional Garnish Chef-Instructor Tiffany Poe of The Culinary Institute at Platt College – Oklahoma City, OK
	Butter-Poached Sea Bass, Charred Eggplant Emulsion, Split Pea Sausage, and Lemon-Tomato Oil Chef Noel Willhite of Spring Run at The Brooks – Bonita Springs, FL
	Basil-Passion Fruit Milk Frappe and Manjari Chocolate Sorbet with Basil-Lemon Madeleine Chef Manabu Inoue of Morimoto – New York, NY
	Pink Peppercorn Crusted Diver Scallops, Celeriac Puree, Fennel Confit, Braised Breakfast Radish, Olive Oil Emulsion Chef Keith Pooler of Bergamot – Somerville, MA

Judges:

Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern	Harold Dieterle of Perilla	Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster

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