Valley Vine & Harvest Throwdown

Celebrate our annual chef competition, Valley Vine & Harvest Throwdown, at the fabulous St. Paul Event Center!

Local chefs will create incredible mini-entrées paired with fine wine. You decide who will be crowned the 2025 Top Chef of the Valley.

Competing Chefs:

Chef Elijah Allen, Acqua Restaurant & Bar
Chef Nessib Negusse, Hilltop International Cuisine
Chef Erik Garcia, Lago Tacos
Chef Mike Willenbring, Manger Restaurant & Wine Bar
Chef Christian Ticarro, Performance Foodservice


All proceeds support local mental health, substance use disorder, and crisis services.

Also check out other Food & Drink events in St Paul, Contests in St Paul, Health & Wellness events in St Paul.