Junction Executive Chef Melissa Close-Hart, a four-time James Beard semifinalist, is on a very short list as one of the best chefs in Charlottesville, Virginia. Whether it’s fine dining, Southwestern-inspired cuisine or just a good ‘ole cookout in the backyard, if Melissa is on the line, you can bet the food will be bangin, baby!
On Monday, June 4, Melissa and her husband, Matty Hartwell, the executive chef at The Local Restaurant and Catering, will face Executive Chef David Morgan and Sous Chef David Jeck of Tavern & Grocery in the “Duel Chef Showdown” Final Four at Tin Whistle Irish Pub.
The winner of the Close-Hart/Morgan matchup will face Curtis Shaver and Hunter Harding, the talented tandem from Hamiltons’ at First & Main.
For $55, you get eight dishes and eight votes to determine the winner of the “Duel Chef Showdown.” This is truly the best culinary deal in CVille!
Get your tickets at DuelChefShowdown.com.
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