The Chorale

Photography by

Kemper Studios

The Colorado Springs Chorale would like to
thank everyone who came out to support us
at our 20th annual Chefs' Gala. It was a
wonderful success! We would also like to
thank all of the talented chefs and restaurants
that made it possible.

This year's contest winners and their
delectable recipes are listed below. Check
back often for pictures of the winning chefs
and their marvelous creations.

2005 Winners:

APPETIZERS

First Place: from The Blue Star, James W. Davis, Jr.
	Big Eye Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Tartare with Peppered Teriyaki Tuna Pastrami, Eel Syrup, Oregon Wasabi, Ebony Caviar & Sesame Crisps View the recipe Print the recipe Download recipe
Second Place: from Charles Court, The Broadmoor, Vito Iacobbo
	Tamarind Spiced Flank Steak, Pineapple Jalapeno Dipping Sauce, Horseradish Dusted Beet Chips View the recipe Print the recipe Download recipe
Third Place: from The Margarita at Pine Creek, Eric Viedt
	Chili Seared Ahi Tuna, Sesame Flatbread Cracker, Avocado/Wasabi Puree, Preserved Lime/Ginger Citronette View the recipe Print the recipe Download recipe

ENTREES

First Place: from The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, Scott Savage
	Cassis Buffalo Tenderloin, Roasted Corn Salsa, Sweet Potato Dauphinoise, Veal Jus, Currant Butter View the recipe Print the recipe Download the recipe
Second Place: from Briarhurst Manor, Lawrence Johnson
	Redmesa Barbecued Colorado Lamb Shanks with Grilled Vegetables and Bluecorn Chapattis View the recipe Print the recipe Download the recipe
Third Place: from Phantom Canyon Brewing Company, Ketil Larson
	Skate with Butternut Squash Risotto Croquettes, Chanterelles, Duck Jus, and Duck Cracklings View the recipe Print the recipe Download the recipe

DESSERTS

First Place: from Cunningham's Catering & Supper Club, Stephanie Sloan
	White Chocolate Raspberry Bread Pudding served with a Bourbon-Pecan Sauce and Crème Anglaise View the recipe Print the recipe Download the recipe
Second Place: from The Warehouse, James Africano
	Chocolate Panna Cotta with Strawberries and Hazelnut Tuiles View the recipe Print the recipe Download the recipe
Third Place: from Otho's Gourmet, Otho Spencer
	Spiced Chocolate Cookie View the recipe Print the recipe Download the recipe

BEST OF SHOW

from The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, Scott Savage
	Cassis Buffalo Tenderloin, Roasted Corn Salsa, Sweet Potato Dauphinoise, Veal Jus, Currant Butter View the recipe Print the recipe Download the recipe

PEOPLE'S CHOICE

from Liberty Heights, Bettina Coaxum and Ivan Sisneros
	Chocolate Velvet Trifle View the recipe Print the recipe Download the recipe

Best of Show (and First Place Entrees) Chef Scott Savage of The Cliff House at Pikes Peak accepts "Best of Show" award.
People's Choice Winner Chefs Bettina Coaxum & Ivan Sisneros of Liberty Heights at Northgate accepting "People’s Choice" award. (Bettina Coaxum not pictured)
First Place, Appetizers Chef James W. Davis, Jr. of The Blue Star accepting 1st place in Appetizer Category.
First Place, Desserts Chef Stephanie Sloan of Cunningham's Catering and Supper Club accepting 1st place in Dessert Category.

Sponsored By:

In 2005 the Gala included 30 of the finest chefs in the region:

From Amusé Gourmet, Heidi Trelstad
From Black Tie Gourmet Catering, Derek DeVries Howard
From The Blue Star, James W. Davis, Jr.
From Briarhurst Manor, Lawrence Johnson
From Carlos' Bistro, Augustin Lemus and Scottie Myers
From Charles Court Restaurant, Vito Iacobbo
From Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Bill Poulin
From The Cliff House, Scott Savage
From Craftwood Inn, Sue Sanicky
From Cravings, Moss Strout
From Cunningham's Catering & Supper Club, Jackie Williams
From The Food Designers, Matt Russman
From Georges Auguste, Robert Birkes
From Gratzi at the Wyndham Colorado Springs, Jason Lee
From Hopscotch Bakery, Mary Oreskovich and Richard Warner
From La Petite Maison, Espiridion Moreno
From Liberty Heights, Ivan Sisneros
From The Margarita at Pine Creek, Eric Viedt
From Mackenzie's Chop House, Daniel French
From Otho’s Gourmet, Otho Spencer
From P.F. Chang's, James Hodnett
From Paravicinis Italian Bistro, Franco Pisani
From The Pepper Tree, Rick Pedram
From Phantom Canyon, Ketil Larsen
From Sencha, Brent Beavers
From Swiss Chalet, Lucas Callanan
From The Tavern at the Broadmoor, David Platzer
From The Warehouse, James Africano