Abbey`s Kitchen Stadium - #AKS Battle 2 [EVENT / GIVEAWAY-Closed]

Remember how much fun I had at Abbey`s Kitchen Stadium #AKS Battle 1 here and back in July we went back for Battle 2. Although I am not as familiar with the chefs for Battle 2 but the smell that welcome us erase me of any doubt. Not only a great food event but also a great way to raise money for the new local initiative My food My Way (MFMW).

Battle 2 secret ingredient this time is McClure's Pickles in both Classic Dill and Spicy.

and the four chefs pureed, minced, infused the pickles into all sort of yummy creations.

The 4 chefs competing that day were Jess Vallins of The Saint Tavern (@thesainttavern) , Peter Ramsay of The Geraldine (@GeraldineResto), Andres Marquez + Howard Dubrovsky of Fonda Lola (@FondaLola) and Rodney Bowers of Hey Meatball (@TeamHeyMeatball)

Hey Meatball (@TeamHeyMeatball)

We found the source of the yummy smell that was drifting around and we just had to try it first and if was def my favorite of the day and we end up sharing a 2nd one (^_^)

Meatball Donair w/ McClure's Pickle Relish, pickled onion, donair sauce & herb salad

Everything was perfect from the bun to the juicy meatball to the delicious sauce.

 McClure's Pickle Soup 

~ w/ McClure's Fried Pickles, Pulled Pork & Mussels

Love love this soup as well, love the tang of the pickle in the light creamy soup. It was perfect for that hot summer day.

After some good food, I just had to get a drink and nothing beats a glass of cold White Wine from one of my fave local winery - Rosewood Estate (@Rosewoodwine) 2011 Semillon

Fonda Lola (@FondaLola)

Tostada de Tinga

~ McClure's Pickle de gallo, crema jelly & Guacamole

 Quesadilla Nopales

~ w/ McClure's Pickles, Salsa Verde and Fried Wheat Dust

The Geraldine (@GeraldineResto)

Fried Smelt on a housemade bun

~ w/ coleslaw, pickled shallots, McClure's Pickle Puffs & Pickle Brine Caviar

 The smelt was fired on the spot but bland, forgot the salt maybe? And the dread was dead hard, unfortunately housemade is not always the best.

 The Saint Tavern (@thesainttavern)

 Spicy pickle brine braised Bacon Sandwich

~ w/ Russian Dressing

Won a copy of In My Mother's Kitchen sign by Trish Magwood from the raffle.

And performance by Vita Chambers who was also one of the five judges.

The 5 judges : Vita Chambers, Trish Magwood (Food Network), Mike Chalut (Proud FM), 

Maggie McKeown (Food Network) and Joe McClure (McClure's Pickles Owner)

And the big winner was as I expected, Rodney Bowers of Hey Meatball (@TeamHeyMeatball)

Great Event, Great Food & Great Cause

Get Tickets for Battle Three here for Sep 29th

It's an event not to be miss with 4 of my fave chefs in Toronto:

Carl Heinrich (Richmond Station, Food Network's Top Chef Winner!)

Dave Sidhu (Playa Cabana)
Thomas Davis (The Stockyards)
Dustin Gallagher (Acadia, Food Network's Top Chef Competitor)

I am giving away a pair of tickets to Abbey's Kitchen Stadium #AKS Battle 3

How to Enter 

1) Follow me @kiki_BFF on Twitter & Tweet the following
Hey @kiki_BFF I want to win a pair of tickets to #AKS Battle3 by @AbbeysKitchen to raise $ for @MyFoodMyWay http://goo.gl/vaIKt2

or
2) Like my facebook page here and comment on the link to this post
 

3) You may tweet once a day for addition entry

Contest starts on Wed September 18th and ends on Wed September 25th at 12PM. 

One lucky winner will be chosen randomly and the winner will be announce shortly after the end of contest. 

 Good Luck!!!

The Contest is now closed :
And the winner is @foodigatorJ
* winner have been chosen randomly through random.org

Modeled loosely after the Iron Chef model, AKS was designed to showcase some of Toronto’s hottest chef talent, sample incredible drinks, and ultimately, to raise money for the new local food initiative, My Food My Way (MFMW). - See more at: http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/blog/abbeys-kitchen-stadium-battle-one-recap/#sthash.jvbXLbxe.dpuf

Modeled loosely after the Iron Chef model, AKS was designed to showcase some of Toronto’s hottest chef talent, sample incredible drinks, and ultimately, to raise money for the new local food initiative, My Food My Way (MFMW). - See more at: http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/blog/abbeys-kitchen-stadium-battle-one-recap/#sthash.jvbXLbxe.dpuf

Modeled loosely after the Iron Chef model, AKS was designed to showcase some of Toronto’s hottest chef talent, sample incredible drinks, and ultimately, to raise money for the new local food initiative, My Food My Way (MFMW).  - See more at: http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/blog/abbeys-kitchen-stadium-battle-one-recap/#sthash.jvbXLbxe.dpuf

Modeled loosely after the Iron Chef model, AKS was designed to showcase some of Toronto’s hottest chef talent, sample incredible drinks, and ultimately, to raise money for the new local food initiative, My Food My Way (MFMW).  - See more at: http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/blog/abbeys-kitchen-stadium-battle-one-recap/#sthash.jvbXLbxe.dpuf

Modeled loosely after the Iron Chef model, AKS was designed to showcase some of Toronto’s hottest chef talent, sample incredible drinks, and ultimately, to raise money for the new local food initiative, My Food My Way (MFMW).  - See more at: http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/blog/abbeys-kitchen-stadium-battle-one-recap/#sthash.jvbXLbxe.dpufV

Modeled loosely after the Iron Chef model, AKS was designed to showcase some of Toronto’s hottest chef talent, sample incredible drinks, and ultimately, to raise money for the new local food initiative, My Food My Way (MFMW).  - See more at: http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/blog/abbeys-kitchen-stadium-battle-one-recap/#sthash.jvbXLbxe.dpuf

Modeled loosely after the Iron Chef model, AKS was designed to showcase some of Toronto’s hottest chef talent, sample incredible drinks, and ultimately, to raise money for the new local food initiative, My Food My Way (MFMW).  - See more at: http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/blog/abbeys-kitchen-stadium-battle-one-recap/#sthash.jvbXLbxe.dpuf