Vote for Winter Wonderlamb Finalists to Win Trip to NYC

This holiday season, eight of New York’s top chefs will be showcasing their culinary “chops,” featuring their best Australian Lamb dishes on their winter menus in the first annual Winter Wonderlamb competition. One of the eight finalists will win a ten-day trip to Australia, to visit the continent’s beef and lamb production regions, plus a visit to Sydney to experience Australia’s multi-cultural dining scene.What’s more Facebook fans (New Yorkers included) also have a chance to win a three-day trip for two to New York, just by voting for the Fan Favorite, including airfare, hotel, two fabulous dinners, a tour of the city, plus $150 in spending money. And because New York locals get eight delicious ways to enjoy Australian Lamb this month, everyone wins. A panel of judges, comprised of food editors and experts, will secretly visit the following restaurants to select a Grand Prize winner. Dishes will be posted online for public voting to determine the “Fan Favorite” winner, who will receive a prize of $500. Below are the finalists; and click here to view images: Charles Bivona III, The Brew Inn Grilled Australian Lamb Chops with Cheesy Grits and Lamb Tasso Ham Leah Cohen, Pig and Khao Australian Lamb Neck with Massaman Curry, Potato Puree and Kale Katherine Fuchs, The Thirsty Koala Herb Crusted Australian Lamb Lollies with Carmelized Pumpkin Anita Lo, Annisa Australian Lamb with Chickpeas, Harissa, and Black Sesame Kevin Chojnowski, Public Achiote Braised Australian Lamb Osso Buco with Crispy Chestnut Polenta, Spiced Carrot Puree and Cara Cara Orange Gremolata Ryan Jaronik, Benchmark Restaurant Vadouvan Rubbed Australian Lamb Loin, Carrot Gnocchi, Lollipop Kale, Hibiscus Bubbles Tim Coughlan, Fort Reno BBQ Australian Lamb Hamwich Alejandro Bonilla Manjarrez, Palo Santo Restaurant Australian Rack of Lamb These dishes will be featured from now through December 31.  The Winter Wonderlamb chef competition is one of a series of events and in-store promotions sponsored by Australian Lamb in New York this holiday season.