Like an exquisite meal, this competition is about sensational ingredients, extravagant effort and inspired creativity

Napa Valley, California
Joined August 2009
Almost Famous Chef retweeted
Congratulations Marcio Florez - SanPellegrino Almost Famous Chef winner! #afc16 #SanPellegrino
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Great night. Amazing talent. Wonderful weekend. #afc16
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Marcio won the Mystery Basket, too!
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Thank you to the competitors, judges and guests who made tonight an amazing experience! #afc16
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Congratulations Marcio Florez, the 2016 S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef! #afc16
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And the 2016 S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef is...
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People's Choice Award goes to Davin Coad!
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Now it's time for the judges to complete their evaluations. We'll post the winners shortly!
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Fifth course: Pan-Seared Duck from Charles Wilson.
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Fourth course: Meat and "Three" from Marcio Florez.
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Third course: Pho Spiced Butter Poached Lobster from Jessica Ngo.
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Second course: Sweet Tea Bourbon Braised Short Ribs, Sweet Potato Purée, Pickled Collard Greens and Candied Bacon.
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First course: Crispy Skinned Duck Breast, Braised Duck Ravioli, Sautéed Winter Root Vegetables and Beet Silk.
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Almost Famous Chef retweeted
S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Signature Dish Competition judging has begun! #afc16 #napa… instagram.com/p/BC6ew2pjTAi/ – at St Helena, CA
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It's starting! #afc16 sanpellegrino_official instagram.com/p/BC6c9tURcEn/
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Almost Famous Chef retweeted
Signature dish time. Super Humbled to be part of such an amazing panel. #afc16 @grdovic @oxpdx… instagram.com/p/BC6eUseqore/
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Almost Famous Chef retweeted
The finals are starting at the @SanPellegrino #afc16! Looks like a great menu.
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The Signature Tasting Reception begins! #afc16
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