Twenty top chefs from Washington DC competed in the third annual DC Lamb Jam. Chef Marjorie Meek-Bradley of Ripple won best in show as well as best use of lamb shanks for her Lamb Shank Ragu with Potato Gnocchi, Favas, Pickled Ramps and Parmesan. Chef Meek-Bradley will compete for the title of National Lamb Jam Master at the Lamb Jam Finale in New York this fall.
Other winning dishes from the DC Lamb Jam include:
People’s Choice: Dimitri Moshovitis of Cava Mezze Restaurant
Braised Lamb Shank in Barolo, Goat Cheese Gnocchi, Truffle and Aged Parmesan
Best Leg Dish: Lee Gregory of The Roosevelt
Smoked Leg of Lamb, SC Farro “Dirty Rice”, Red Onion Marmalade, Green Tomato Relish
Best Breast Dish: Will Artley of Pizzeria Orso
Braised Lamb Belly with Tomato Jam
Best Shoulder Dish: Victor Albisu of Del Campo
Roasted Lamb and Clam Taco: Lamb Shank, Grilled Clam Salsa Verde, Grilled Guacamole
For more information about the Lamb Jam or American Lamb, visit www.americanlamb.com like the American Lamb Board on Facebook or follow @FANofLAMB on Twitter.
Posted by Linda Mensinga
07/16/13