Junction Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart Beats Tavern & Grocery Executive Chef David Morgan In 14th “Duel Chef Showdown”

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Junction Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart beat Tavern & Grocery Executive Chef David Morgan, 159-144, in the 14th “Duel Chef Showdown” to advance to the Finals where she will face Hamiltons’ At First & Main Executive Chef Curtis Shaver, the winner of the 13th “Duel Chef Showdown!” To purchase tickets to the “Duel Chef Showdown” Championship, please visit this link: duelchefshowdown.com/buy-tickets/

1. Melissa Close-Hart’s First Dish: Fried Green Tomato, Crawfish Étouffée, Chilled Orange And Pine-Nut Dirty Rice

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2. David Morgan’s First Dish: Copia Crudo, Orange Blossom Vinegar, Blood Orange, Pickled Ramps And Saory Granola

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3. Melissa Close-Hart’s Second Dish: Orange Zest Dusted Fried Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese Fritter, House Made Hot Sauce, Orange Chive Ranch Drizzle And Crispy Collards

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4. David Morgan’s Second Dish: Seared Scallops With Sweet Potato Puree, Glazed Carrots, Orange Beurre Blanc And Nasturtium

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5. Melissa Close-Hart’s Third Dish: Crispy Double H Farms Pork Belly, Braised Greens, Corn Pudding And Orange Scented Pot Likker Gastrique

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6. David Morgan’s Third Dish: Duck A L’Orange With Cabbage, Tangerine, Sesame, Black Garlic And Shiitake Mushroom

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7. Melissa Close-Hart’s Fourth Dish: Pecan And Orange Tart, Creamsicle Ice Cream, Candied Orange Zest And Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao Caramel

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8. David Morgan’s Fourth Dish: Orange Pound Cake, Creamsicle Ice Cream And Pistachio Nougatine

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