The 2025 Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge showcased culinary excellence through tastings from 34 embassies. The Philippines won the People's Choice Award for bangus a la pobre, while Saudi Arabia and Grenada followed. For the Judges' Choice, Peru received first place for its Seco Norteño ravioli, with China and Morocco securing second and third. The event, hosted by Spike Mendelsohn, featured cultural performances and a panel of culinary leaders. Chef Mykola Yudin from Ukraine was awarded for the Best Beverage, recognizing his Black Currant Nalyvka.
Attendees of the sold-out 2025 Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge journeyed the globe by taste-sampling bites and beverages from 34 embassies when the Philippines and Peru chefs claimed the People's Choice and Judges' Choice Awards, respectively.
Hosted by restaurateur and Top Chef alum Spike Mendelsohn, the evening featured cultural performances and a fierce competition as guests voted for their favorite embassy dishes.
The People's Choice awards featured first place going to the Philippines for bangus a la pobre, followed by Saudi Arabia and Grenada in second and third, respectively.
Judges' Choice awards were won by Peru for Seco Norteño ravioli, with China and Morocco taking second and third places, respectively.
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