Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s most acclaimed chef, Executive Chef Freddy Rieger will take to the competition kitchen when Crater Lake Vodka and R&R Broadcasting Present The 2014 Chef’s Challenge hosted by Pirch.
Competition starts on Wednesday, September 10th, where two chefs are challenged each week to create one entrée with a side as well as their choice of appetizer or dessert. The catch – each recipe must include a Crater Lake product of their choosing: Sweet Ginger Vodka, Original Vodka, Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Pepper Vodka, Gin and/or Rye Whiskey. The nine week competition ends Wednesday, October 29th with the Battle Royale where one chef is crowned as the Grand Champion.
This is the first year Executive Chef Freddy Rieger will compete in the challenge. “I’m very excited to represent Fantasy Springs Resort Casino against some of the Coachella Valley’s best culinary artists in the Crater Lake Chef’s Challenge,” stated Fantasy Springs Executive Chef Freddy Rieger. “Not to give too much away, but I’m going back to my Italian roots to create what I hope will be award-winning recipes.”
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino provides an oasis in the desert, featuring 30 “Best of Gaming” awards from Casino Player magazine. Offering 2,000 of the hottest slots, world-class table games, entertainment, hotel, dining and golf at Eagle Falls, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino stands to meet and exceed the needs of its guests and the community. Fantasy Springs is a privately operated business of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. For more information, call toll free 800.827.2946 or visit www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Follow Fantasy Springs on Facebook and on Twitter @fantasysprings.