Philly Cooks 2006

50 of Philadelphia’s BEST chefs gathered on ONE night for the competition of the year on January 18, 2006. The chefs competed in the categories of appetizer, entrée, dessert and display. 1000 people gathered to sample the dishes, hear live music and taste delicious cocktails and wines from our Sponsors. Proceeds benefit MANNA. Best Display: Sansom Street Oyster House’s Rocky theme Best Appetizer: Alma De Cuba’s Mini Foie Gras Cuban Sandwich Best Entrée: The Yardley Inn’s Pork Shank Braised with Sake with a side of Spaghetti Squash and a Sweet Rice Wine Glaze Best Dessert: Buddakan’s Chocolate-Lychee Mousse Napoleon Dish of the Year: Penne’s Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin Agrodolce with a Chestnut and Osso Buco Filled Agnolotti. Photography Courtesy of Sofia Negron with Aaron Owens.