Breaking News: Bryan Gregg

The first round of the Ultimate Chef of Bergen County competition was held at Chef Central, Paramus. on January 15. Chef Bryan Gregg of the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn bested chef Michael Ostros of Regina's Steakhouse in Teaneck.

Some of the items served, using the secret ingredient of sweet potatoes, were gnocchi, spaetzle, donuts, hash, grits, and ice cream.

On Saturday, January 22, chef Matthew Tirri of Nicole's Restaurant in Bogota will compete against chef de cuisine Justin Pehowic of Chakra in Paramus.

The winner and chef Gregg will then vie for the title of Ultimate Chef Bergen County 2011 on Saturday, January 29, starting at 11 AM.

For information call 201-576-0100.

Judges were Susan Sherrill, food editor of the (Bergen County) Record, certified master chef Thomas Griffiths, senior executive chef and director of Campbell’s Culinary Institute, and me.

Hope to see you next Saturday.

Meanwhile, here's some video from the first round:

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