LAS VEGAS — Terry Reinhardt had the catch of the day in mid-November, taking home the World Seafood Champion title at the World Food Championships (WFC). Reinhardt, a resident of Red Bud, Ill., competed in the weeklong, tournament-style competition, topping the ranks of his individual category and placing fifth in the overall competition, beating out over 400 competitors in the nine-category field and taking home $10,000. The World Food Championships took place in Downtown Las Vegas, Nov. 12-18.
After winning his way to the World Food Championships via a WFC Super Regional in Murphysboro, Ill., Reinhardt competed in the World Seafood Championship, presented by Alaska Seafood®. In order to make it to the Final Table, Reinhardt had to skillfully and tastily make his way through several rounds of competition, turning in a signature seafood dish and fish tacos. Reinhardt's Top Ten dish was a Beer and Brie Seafood Pot Pie, which earned him the title of the World Seafood Champion, advancing him to the Final Table where he competed against each of the remaining eight category champions.
"Reinhardt proves that you don't have to be a professional to succeed at the World Food Championships," said Mike McCloud, president of the World Food Championships. "A small-town, backyard cook making it to the top five in the world? That's an incredible story."
To view complete results from the World Seafood Championship, visit: http://worldfoodchampionships.com/scores/competition/17
Only in Las Vegas can food, fame and fortune be combined into one jackpot event. The 2014 World Food Championships features 400 of the world's best cooks and chefs, putting "joes" and "pros" on an equal playing field to battle it out for hundreds of thousands of dollars and the coveted title of the World Food Champion. Following a tournament-style format across nine iconic food categories — BBQ, chili, burger, sandwich, recipe, dessert, bacon, pasta and seafood — competitors will battle for their chance to claim the World Food Champion title.
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About Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
ASMI is a public-private partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry, established to foster economic development. ASMI functions as a brand manager of the Alaska Seafood family of brands in 21 countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America and also maintains a prominent marketing program in the US. ASMI works to raise the value of Alaska's seafood product portfolio through partnerships with retail grocers, foodservice distributors, restaurant chains, foodservice operators, universities, culinary schools, and the media. For more information visit: wildalaskaseafood.com
About the World Food Championships
The World Food Championships features more than 400 competitors seeking food fame and fortune as can only happen in Las Vegas. The third annual event will invite the champions from the biggest and best food competitions around the world into a single high stakes culinary showdown for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Following a tournament-style format across multiple iconic food categories, including burger, sandwich, barbecue and more, the WFC will culminate with a Final Table faceoff where category champions brave potential elimination in front of a live audience and a discerning panel of culinary celebrities. For more information visit: worldfoodchampionships.com.
Source: World Food Championships
