Congratulations to chef Anthony Sinsay of Harney Sushi, who took home the First Place Grand Prize in the 2009 Chef of the Fest Competition at 6th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival for his Textures of Kabocha culinary creation. “The Chef of the Fest Competition sheds light on some true culinary innovation taking place in San Diego, and gives food-loving attendees the chance to sample from the city’s best chefs,” says Michelle Metter, the festival’s co-producer. Second through fifth place winners included chef Paul McCabe of Kitchen 1540, chef Jeff Rossman of Terra Restaurant & Catering, chef Eric Sarkisian of Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, and chef Eric Bauer of Anthology, respectively. MIA STEFANKO





