Critiques, Cravings and Conundrums From the Madison Food and Dining Scene
Oct 25, 2009
04:52 PM
Small DishesDueling Chefs 2009
This year's Culinary Conqueror is Daniel Smith from Liliana's. This was the 5th year for the competition, held as part of the Madison Food & Wine Show. Chef Smith defeated Justin Carlisle of Restaurant Muramoto in the final round, Sunday, October 25. Once again, Robert Von Rutenberg of the Nau-ti-gal and Patrick O'Halloran of Lombardino's were the co-emcees for the event. The mystery ingredient for the final cook off was live lobster. Each chef prepared two dishes (pictured below)
Lobster Dish 1: Justin Carlisle
Lobster Dish 2: Daniel Smith
Lobster Dish 3: Jusin Carlisle
Lobster Dish 4: Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith 
Jusin Carlisle 
Robert Von Rutenberg and Patrick O'Halloran 
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I found my interest in writing by accident. My training and first job was as a graphic designer. Unemployed, the only employment I could find in advertising at that time was as a copywriter. Somehow, I convinced Richard Newman & Associates to hire me. Later I learned they were desperate. Madison has been my home off and on since 1957 (nonstop for the past 31 years). I write about food, which I love. – Dan Curd
