Archived Article By Tom Fitzmorris Originally published August 15, 2006 Click here for the current edition Dine With The Chefs To Watch Louisiana Cookin' Magazine began a series some years ago noting chefs who've recently appeared on the scene around the state, and who have accomplished much in their restaurants. They just announced the 2006 winners, and the chefs will be honored at a dinner at Cafe Reconcile this Monday, August 21. It's a dinner prepared by the honorees (those chefs just never stop working, do they?). The ticket is $100, with the entire amount going to Cafe Reconcile, whose program of training for at-risk young people interested in creating a career for themselves in the hospitality business has been a fantastic success over the last decade. (Not to mention that Cafe Reconcile has become one of the best places to have lunch downtown.) Here's are this year's Chefs to Watch, and what they're cooking: Chef Aaron Burgau, The Bank Cafe Grilled Octopus With Celeriac Slaw, Citrus Vinaigrette And Chili Oil Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay Chef Allison Vines-Rushing, Longbranch (Abita Springs) Chilled Creamless Corn Soup with Louisiana Goat Cheese Mousse Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc Chef Slade Rushing, Longbranch Sauteed Red Snapper With Squash Marmalade And Sauce Nicoise Sanford Chardonnay Chef Daniel Thompson, White Oak Plantation, Baton Rouge Cinnamon And Applewood-Smoked Quail Salad Raymond Reserve Merlot Chef Donald Link, Herbsaint and Cochon Buttermilk Pie With Louisiana Blackberries Southern Comfort Tickets can be had by calling 888-884-4114, or by writing to: Chefstowatch@louisianacookin.com © 2006 Tom Fitzmorris. All rights reserved. news@nomenu.com