Chef Leo Santiago, Sous Chef of the Fiesta Resort Guam, won second place in the 2010 PHARE Professional Chef’s Competition held last May 7 at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
Judges awarded Chef Leo second place for his original recipe Grilled Lobster Salad Eggplant Pistachio Rouille with Vegetable Chips.
The judges based their decisions on taste, best use of the theme ingredients, presentation and originality.
Chef Leo received a trophy courtesy of Quality Distributors and a $300 cash prize.
The culinary competition highlighted the skills and creativity of local professionals in preparing recipes featuring live quarter lobster and local egg plant.