On Saturday, July 22, the highly-anticipated and friendly battle of culinary excellence, Iron Chef Tucson, heated up with chef Ken Foy of Dante’s Fire, who’s defending his 2022 title, and chef Devon Sanner of Zio Peppe.
In the end, and in a room filled with hundreds of local foodies at Casino Del Sol, chef Foy was crowned champion of Iron Chef Tucson 2023.
This year, peanut butter was the secret ingredient, which impressed the panel of judges including Natalie Moe of Happily Pink and Tucson Foodie, and chef Foy’s culinary masterpieces claimed the top prize.
Next year, chef Foy will once again defend his title at Iron Chef Tucson 2024.
For more information, visit ironcheftucson.com.
Dante’s Fire is located at 2526 E. Grant Rd. For hours and menus, visit dantesfireaz.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
