Lunch & Learn: Iron Chef Tucson's Award-Winning Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Lunch & Learn: Iron Chef Tucson’s Award-Winning Grilled Cheese Sandwich

August 1, 2023

By Sam Jump, Matt Sterner

By Sam Jump

Last month, Tucson Foodie teamed up with Iron Chef Tucson and co-hosted the very first Amateur Iron Chef competition — the Grilled Cheese Showdown. Out of nearly 20 recipes, chefs Ken Foy and Devon Sanner narrowed it down to two amateur chefs with Andy Voraphat coming out on top.

Now, it’s your chance to learn how to make the award-winning grilled cheese sandwich. Antsy Nancy, located at 5655 E. River Rd. #101, is hosting a “Lunch & Learn” cooking class at noon on Friday, August 25.

a close up of food on a plate — (Photo courtesy of Antsy Nancy)

Heidi Yribar, owner of Antsy Nancy, hosts these “Lunch & Learn” classes monthly, and attendees enjoy a delicious lunch while learning how to prepare it by watching a live chef demonstration.

For this class, you’ll make the grilled cheese sandwich Voraphat made during the Iron Chef Tucson amateur competition, who prepared a Korean spin on an American classic. His sandwich featured kimchi and cheesy corn — a combination foodies loved on July 22. Voraphat took home the first Golden Spatula award for making this cheesy masterpiece.

a group of people posing for the camera — Iron Chef Tucson’s Grilled Cheese Competition (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Additionally, all of those taking the class will be served their choice of iced tea, lemonade, or ice water, upon arrival, along with a starter of BBQ Vegetables. The grilled cheese will be served with a side dish of ramen noodles and then dessert will be Antsy Nancy’s Pink Champagne cupcakes — a huge hit at the 2023 Tucson Iron Chef event.

Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased online now (get ’em before it’s sold out).

Antsy Nancy is located at 5655 E. River Rd. #101. For more information and to reserve your spot in class, visit antsy-nancy.com.

Antsy Nancy is a Restaurant Partner.

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Sam Jump

Sam Jump is a conduit of empowerment and connection, fueled by her drive to leave a mark on the world that reminds others of the power of compassion, curiosity, and community. Her ability to integrate clear vision and mindful communication as she intuitively bridges people and resources has proven invaluable within any role she has assumed.

Sam is a Jane of all trades with experience that has spanned the restaurant and brewery industry and expanded to include event production and management, marketing, copywriting, and support throughout the nonprofit sector. Whether creating or integrating processes and systems, supporting teams and CEOs, or amplifying morale, Sam roots her work in integrity and open-mindedness. Her current work with Tucson Foodie amplifies multiple passions and provides her the opportunity to serve local creatives and food lovers within her desert-dwelling community.

When Sam isn’t bringing work projects to life, she can be found moving to the groove at local shows, adventuring with her partner and their ever-curious Beagle companion, Polly Esther, researching topics that thrill her, lifting weights, or cruising around town on her bike.

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