From the U of I Housing announcement:
Top Chef Master Rick Bayless to Join Judges Panel at Chef’s Challenge
Thursday, November 5, 4 to 7 p.m. at ISR Dining Room and AtriumSee your professional chefs in action! Join us at ISR for University Housing’s sixth Chef’s Challenge. University Housing Dining Services chefs will use their creativity and culinary skills to create unique dishes right before your eyes. They will try to outplan, outcook, and outserve each other using this year’s main ingredient, daikon.
You won’t want to miss your chance to meet our two celebrity guest judges: Rick Bayless, winner of Bravo TV’s Top Chef Masters, and Dave Martin from season one of Top Chef.
The spices begin flying at 4 p.m., and the judging begins at 5 p.m. Make plans to witness the fun!
The general public can attend this event by purchasing a guest meal ticket ($12.88, including tax) at any University Housing residence hall front desk. Anyone with an i-card can purchase Extra Credits (1195 Extra Credits needed; value $11.95) to buy a meal.