'Food Fest' Chefs Face Off in Chester Cooking Challenge

Which chef is best among his or her peers in Morris County?

Now, anyone with a mouth can cast a vote.

The Historic Chester Business Association will host two events, on Aug. 15 and Oct. 17, where more than a dozen area restaurants will have a showdown for best foods.

Each event comes with a $5 admission fee for anyone age six and older and attendees can sample each chef’s specialty and vote for a ‘People’s Choice’ winner in each category.

The events will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Perry Street in Chester Borough.

Participants include:

• Andrea’s Dining Room
• Aztec Authentic Mexican Restaurant
• Benitos Trattoria
• Fresco Mexican
• J. Emanuel Chocolatier
• New York Pizza and Italian Restaurant
• Redwoods Grill & Bar
• Streets Café
• Sub Pub
• Long Valley Pub and Brewery
• George & Martha’s American Grille
• Piattino
• The Black Horse Tavern
• The Office Tavern & Grill

The August 15 event will showcase the chefs best appetizer, entrée, and dessert contest, and the October 17 event – which is part of the 32nd Annual Harvest Celebration – will showcase a soup and chili cook-off.

Little Raymond & The Rhythm Preachers will provide entertainment in August, and S.C. 3 Entertainment will provide entertainment in October.