Chefs

While the food is the star at Taste of Dallas,
high-profile chefs are the culinary heroes who make it all happen. Only at Taste of Dallas can you come face-to-face with North Texas’ finest culinarians.

Learn from the best of the best, as these chefs provide tastings and exciting demonstrations. Listen closely as they spill all of their hard-won culinary secrets. Always wanted to know how to make the perfect Hollandaise? How to ensure juicy flavor when you grill a steak? How to make that tasty meal in under 30 minutes?

Join us as the Metroplex’s top chefs bring their expertise and larger-than-life personalities to Taste of Dallas for not-to-be-missed demonstrations and tastings.

2011 Highlights


		Daniel Nemec Woodfire by Kirby's Sauteed Beef Tenderloin with Brandied Pepper Sauce & Loaded Mashed Potatoes About Daniel Nemec

		GO TEXAN Presents: Chef Gerard Thompson Rough Creek Lodge & Resort Texas Shrimp & Ginger-Peach Ceviche About Chef Thompson

		Marcelo Nascimento Ambhar Tequila Mixologist Ambhar Basil Lemonade




		Jay Valley eatZi's Market & Bakery Southwest Turkey Meatloaf & Tomatillo Sauce About Jay Valley


		Scott Jones Macho Nacho & Cowtown Diner Macho Shiner Chicken About Scott Jones


		Jason Boso Twisted Root Burger & Cowboy Chow Twisted Homemade Banana Marshmallow S'mores About Jason Boso


		John Franke The Ranch at Las Colinas Whiskey Cake Herb Roasted Chicken & Grilled Texas Peach Salad About John Franke


		Steve Cole Snuffer's The Blue Moon Sensory Experience


		Dallas Observer Presents Blue Ribbon Recipe Competition Winners View all the recipes here


		Thomas Holt Sullivan's Steakhouse Chili-Crusted Ribeye with a Red Pepper Truffle Butter About Chef Holt

		Chase Cheatham TJ's Fresh Seafood Market & Catering Traditional Latin Ceviche About Chase Cheatham

		George Atsangbe Joe's Crab Shack Rajin Cajun Crab Legs About George Atsangbe

		Cassondra Armstrong Chef Cassondra Culinary Concepts www.chefcassondra.com Red Snapper & Rice About Chef Cassondra