Congratulations, Ashland Culinary Festival winners!

The annual Ashland Culinary Festival celebrates Southern Oregon’s bustling food scene. Every attendee delights in food, wine and competition.

There were several competitions at the 2016 festival and a winner emerged from each.

The Top Mixologist competition was one of two new additions to the festival. Four local bartenders from Alchemy Restaurant & Bar, Brickroom, Larks Restaurant and Smithfields Restaurant & Bar fought for the title of Top Mixologist. After a rigorous -- and delicious! -- contest, Blake Henry of Brickroom won the Top Mixologist award.

The Junior Chef competition was the other new event. Teams from Ashland High School and South Medford High School’s culinary programs went head-to-head; a head chef and sous chef on each team. Albacore tuna was the secret ingredient and the teams were required to create a starter and an entree. Rose Eschtruth-Harrison and Gabriele Livni from Ashland High School were the winners of this inaugural event. Congrats, girls!

The Top Chef competition played out in four rounds over two days. 12 chefs competed, each round containing a secret ingredient the chefs showcased in their dishes. After four vigorous matches, Josh Dorcak of Scarpetta Prima took home the honor of Top Chef 2016.

The Ashland Culinary Festival is a staple of Southern Oregon and an event which highlights our amazing restaurants and chefs. We’re honored to sponsor it. We offer a hearty congratulations to the winners and all those who competed. See you next year!

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Tantalize Your Taste Buds at the Ashland Culinary Festival

If you have exquisite taste in one area of your life (such as furniture), that extends into other areas too. You’re a trendsetter; you can spot the best painting in a gallery and are a connoisseur of elegant food and fine wine.

We understand a taste for the finer things transcends into all parts of your life. We enjoy eating an exquisite and expertly crafted meal and know you do too. That’s why we’re truly honored to be a lead sponsor for the Ashland Culinary Festival, Nov. 3-6.

Food, drink, local talent, competition and fun blend together to form the ultimate culinary adventure. Whether you sip and sample or watch the Top Chef competition from start to finish, you’re guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience.

Each of the chefs has been brushing up on their skills for the big Top Chef event. A few of them have made appearances on our very own West Coast Flavors! Check out their videos here. Prepare to be wowed and inspired.

If you’re craving more food knowledge (and food!), buy your tickets today for the Ashland Culinary Festival. Watch the masters compete, take part in a workshop and sample food from the best vendors in Southern Oregon. Your taste buds will thank you!  

Answers, price, selection. West Coast Appliance and Furniture locally owned since 1980.

Located at 6439 Crater Lake Highway, Central Point.