Battledish: St. Louis
We will be selling tickets the day of the event — CREDIT CARD ONLY
St. Louis has been entered in an international Battledish: a competition between chefs around the world.
Local chefs have been chosen (truly, the first challenge for this
event!) to compete in Battledish: St. Louis, taking place in the Central
West End this October
Read more about our chefs and their dishes on our blog!
Cafe Osage – David Kirkland, Chef
Goat Cheese Polenta Cake
A rich polenta cake is topped with goat cheese and a brown butter, mushroom-sage sauce
Missing Manhattan
Knob Creek Bourbon, The Big O Ginger Liquor, rosemary simple syrup, and orange bitters
Herbies – Chris Ladley, Executive Chef
Pig Head Crepinette
Pig head crepinette with stone fruit, Missouri corn grits, and pork jus
The Godfather II
Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Dumante pistachio liquor muddled with raw sugar, cherry and orange
Scape – Eric Kelly, Chef
Korean Pork Slider with Cucumber Kimchee
Marinated brisket with spicy mayo, green onions and cucumber kimchee
Country Cider Sangria
Pinot Grigio, house apple cider, club soda, ginger brandy, honey crisp apples, and D’Anjou pears
The Drunken Fish – Jason Redman, District Manager
Big-Eyed Tuna Poke Taco
Big eye tuna sashimi cubes, mango slices, onion, scallions, sesame
seed in house-made wonton taco, japanese napa cabbage slaw, sweet and
spicy soy garlic marinade
Mango & Strawberry Swirl
Freshly pureed mangoes paired with Stoli Strawberry Vodka, fresh squeezed lemon juice, simple syrup and soda water
Wild Flower – Andre Grosz, Chef de Cuisine
Wild Flower Ribeye
Grilled, organic and grass-fed ribeye is topped with Madeira-soaked
golden raisins and a local wild mushroom demi-glace and served with
Russian fingerling potatoes and broccolini
Wild Orchid
Milagro reposado, Chambord liqueur, lemon juice, lime juice, sugar, egg whites, combined with a secret ingredient – a splash of a local brew
View photos of our chefs, their dishes and drinks here.
Saturday, October 5th, from 2pm-6pm, the competition grounds of the
Central West End are open to the public! Vote for Most Delicious (King
of Battledish), Most Creative, Best Modern, Best Cocktail, and Most
Authentic. Check out all the battlegrounds and competitions at http://battledish.com.
Let the games begin! Saturday, October 5th, from 2pm-6pm, the
competition grounds of the Central West End are open to the public.
Foodies are invited to vote with their taste buds and try all six chef
creations.
Guest media judges will also be on hand to cast their vote! Read about our judges
Culinary titles: Most Delicious (King of Battledish), Most Creative, Best Modern, Best Cocktail, Most Authentic.
What is Battledish?
Battledish is the world's biggest chef competition taking place in
cities around the world. Local chefs compete by presenting their
creations and having the public cast their vote on who will be crowned
King. Check out the latest battlegrounds and competitions at http://battledish.com.
What is the Battledish event like?
Think of it as a walking adventure through CWE restaurants where chefs
are waiting with their creations. At check-in, you will receive a map
and a menu of the Battledish. It is then up to you to decide who to
vote for. Battlegrounds are open for four hours. Everything is within
walking distance.
Ticket Packages
Teaser Package: Mix and Match: $40 Try 6 chef dishes
(or drinks) with this package! (each dish and drink is valued at $5
each). Includes Admission. ($45 the day of the event)
Gourmand: Chef Dishes and Drinks at all 6 Restaurants: $65
Get your belly full by trying the complete collection of 6 chef dishes
and 6 drinks from all 6 chefs with this package! (each dish and drink is
valued at $5 each). Includes Admission. ($70 the day of the event)
General Admission: $15 Admission only. This grants
you admission to Battledish! Eat as you please with each chef dish and
drink priced at only $5 the day of the event. ($20 the day of the event)
Extra Food/Drink Tickets 1 Ticket – $5, 5 Tickets – $24, 10 Tickets – $45, $20 Tickets – $85. Available the day of the event only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact: My name is Sara, your Dishcrawl Ambassador for St. Louis! You can e-mail me at [email protected].
Are the dishes vegetarian friendly? Check menu for details.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds. All Dishcrawl events are rain or shine.
Are tickets available day of?: Yes, see pricing above.
Are kids welcome?: Yes, we love kids! Although, participating locations have the right to refuse service to anyone.
Do kids need a general admission ticket? Yes,
every child above the age of 10 needs a general admission ticket and we
recommend, depending on the age of your child 2 to 4 dishes per child.
Thanks to our sponsors!
Naked Bacon – stop by their table outside The
Drunken Fish for samples and enter to win 1 lb. of bacon! Take a photo
of you enjoying Naked Bacon at Battledish and hashtag it on Instagram
(#nakedbacon) – most awesome pic wins!
Philip Johnson Salon
Renewal by Andersen – register to win a $50 gift certificate to the Wild Flower at the Battledish Check In Booth, courtesy of Renewal by Andersen!
St. Louis Public Radio
The Big O Ginger Liquor – stop by Cafe Osage to try The Big O in their Missing Manhattan cocktail and purchase some to take home!