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Toledo vs. Cleveland Chef Dinner

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For one night only, the local version of the popular television show Chopped is in the Midwest. During the Toledo vs. Cleveland Chef Dinner, a handful of expert chefs from the opposing Ohio cities face-off with each chef creating and presenting one course of a collaborative dinner to guest judges. Featuring Rob Campbell (Stella’s), Joseph Jacobsen (Dégagé Cafe), Kengo Kato (Kengo Sushi & Yakitori), Chris Nixon (Element 112) and Erika Rapp (Registry Bistro), Toledo is well-represented to show that the 419 has a refined and flavorful palate.

Reservations required. 6:30pm Saturday, January 24. $100 + tax and gratuity. The Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan. 419-499-7500, culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

For one night only, the local version of the popular television show Chopped is in the Midwest. During the Toledo vs. Cleveland Chef Dinner, a handful of expert chefs from the opposing Ohio cities face-off with each chef creating and presenting one course of a collaborative dinner to guest judges. Featuring Rob Campbell (Stella’s), Joseph Jacobsen (Dégagé Cafe), Kengo Kato (Kengo Sushi & Yakitori), Chris Nixon (Element 112) and Erika Rapp (Registry Bistro), Toledo is well-represented to show that the 419 has a refined and flavorful palate.

Reservations required. 6:30pm Saturday, January 24. $100 + tax and gratuity. The Culinary Vegetable Institute, 12304 Mudbrook Rd., Milan. 419-499-7500, culinaryvegetableinstitute.com

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