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PALM BEACH COUNTY CHEF WINS $20K ON FOOD NETWORK

It was a Palm Beach County pastry pro showdown on national television as two local chefs competed on Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games. On Aug. 13, Blackbird Modern Asian’s Denise Elrod faced off against Ganache Bakery-Café’s Jamal Lake in a culinary battle.

Elrod impressed the judges by churning red wine vinegar into ice cream, turning creativity into a $20,000 win. Her inventive approach highlighted both her skill and the talent that thrives in The Palm Beaches’ culinary scene.

Lake, who co-owns Ganache Bakery-Café, is no stranger to the spotlight. His bakery was featured on the “Black Voices 2” episode of On the Town in The Palm Beaches with Frank Licari, showing his contributions to the local food community.