Almost Famous Chef

Like an exquisite meal, this competition is about sensational ingredients, extravagant effort and inspired creativity

[Antonio Sciuto @antonio_sciuto]

Congratulations Marcio Florez - SanPellegrino Almost Famous Chef winner! #afc16 #SanPellegrino

[Ai Pittsburgh Alumni @AiPAlumni]

Way to go, #AiPittsburgh Culinary student @ChefVinceBrady! #AiProud https://t.co/y5gLIFSzsL

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@usct Marcio won the Mystery Basket AND Almost Famous Chef. @ChefVinceBrady won Signature Dish.

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Great night. Amazing talent. Wonderful weekend. #afc16

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Marcio won the Mystery Basket, too!

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Congrats to Signature Dish winner @ChefVinceBrady! #afc16

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Thank you to the competitors, judges and guests who made tonight an amazing experience! #afc16

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Congratulations Marcio Florez, the 2016 S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef! #afc16

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And the 2016 S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef is...

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People's Choice Award goes to Davin Coad!

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Now it's time for the judges to complete their evaluations. We'll post the winners shortly!

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Fifth course: Pan-Seared Duck from Charles Wilson.

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Fourth course: Meat and "Three" from Marcio Florez.

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Third course: Pho Spiced Butter Poached Lobster from Jessica Ngo.

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@mrs_coad Thanks for following along. We'll keep you posted!

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Second course: Sweet Tea Bourbon Braised Short Ribs, Sweet Potato Purée, Pickled Collard Greens and Candied Bacon.

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First course: Crispy Skinned Duck Breast, Braised Duck Ravioli, Sautéed Winter Root Vegetables and Beet Silk.

[Manejah @Manejah]

S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Signature Dish Competition judging has begun! #afc16 #napa… https://t.co/r14k5XsNWJ

[Sarah J Grueneberg @chefsarahjayne]

It's starting! #afc16 sanpellegrino_official https://t.co/woZSF7p8T6

[Chris Coombs @chefchriscoombs]

Signature dish time. Super Humbled to be part of such an amazing panel. #afc16 @grdovic @oxpdx… https://t.co/9hromNiF7Y