Images: Darla Pitts wins Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale
Darla Pitts of Chicago won the 2018 Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca.
Winner Darla Pitts of Chicago, right, is congratulated by fellow finalist Mark Clemens of Elgin at the conclusion of the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca.
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This was the dish created by winner Darla Pitts of Chicago at the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Braided Gonnella bread crust was featured, as was flank steak.
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These are the dishes created by the four finalists at the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Upper left is the dish of Oscar Chapa of Volo, upper right is that of Mark Clemens of Elgin, lower right is Darla Pitts of Chicago and lower left is Roberta Fahey of Arlington Heights.
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From left, Oscar Chapa, Roberta Fahey, Mark Clemens and Darla Pitts, the four finalists at the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca.
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Darla Pitts of Chicago cooks at the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Braided Gonnella bread crust was featured on her winning entry , as was flank steak.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. School District 214 students deliver food samples from guest chefs.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Finalist Mark Clemens of Elgin prepares his dish.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Finalist Roberta Fahey of Arlington Heights prepares her dish.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Finalist Oscar Chapa of Volo prepares his dish.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Mark Clemens' dish.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Oscar Chapa's dish.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Roberta Fahey's dish.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Salad samplers provided by Ellyndale Foods.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Desserts provided by Seasons 52.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Appetizers provided by Greenridge Naturals Farm.
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Scenes from the Daily Herald Cook of the Week Challenge Finale Monday night at Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca. Appetizers provided by Greenridge Naturals Farm.
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