NYC Chefs Showcase Australian Lamb in Restaurants City-wide for Winter Wonderlamb Competition

This holiday season, eight of New York's top chefs will be showcasing their culinary "chops," featuring their best Australian Lamb dishes on their winter menus in the first annual Winter Wonderlamb competition. One of the eight finalists will win a ten-day trip to Australia, to visit the continent's beef and lamb production regions as well as experience Sydney's multi-cultural dining scene.

What's more, out-of-town* Facebook fans also have a chance to win a three-day trip for two to New York, just by voting for the Fan Favorite, including airfare, hotel, two fabulous dinners, a tour of the city, plus $150 in spending money. And because New York locals get eight delicious ways to enjoy Australian Lamb this month, everyone wins.

*New Yorkers are also welcome to enter and make it a "staycation."

A panel of judges, comprised of food editors and experts, will secretly visit the following restaurants to select a Grand Prize winner. Dishes will be posted online for public voting to determine the "Fan Favorite" winner, who will receive a prize of $500.

Below are the finalists and their dishes; click here to view images.

Charles Bivona III, The Brew Inn
Grilled Australian Lamb Chops with Cheesy Grits and Lamb Tasso Ham

Leah Cohen, Pig and Khao
Australian Lamb Neck with Massaman Curry, Potato Puree and Kale

Katherine Fuchs, The Thirsty Koala
Herb Crusted Australian Lamb Lollies with Carmelized Pumpkin

Anita Lo, Annisa
Australian Lamb with Chickpeas, Harissa, and Black Sesame

Kevin Chojnowski, Public
Achiote Braised Australian Lamb Osso Buco with Crispy Chestnut Polenta, Spiced Carrot
Puree and Cara Cara Orange Gremolata

Ryan Jaronik, Benchmark Restaurant
Vadouvan Rubbed Australian Lamb Loin, Carrot Gnocchi, Lollipop Kale, Hibiscus Bubbles

Tim Coughlan, Fort Reno BBQ
Australian Lamb Hamwich

Alejandro Bonilla Manjarrez, Palo Santo Restaurant
Australian Rack of Lamb

These dishes will be featured from now through December 31. The Winter Wonderlamb chef competition is one of a series of events and in-store promotions sponsored by Australian Lamb in New York this holiday season.

For more visit http://www.australian-lamb.com, Like Australian Lamb on Facebook or Follow Australian Lamb on Twitter @AustralianLamb.

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