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Fish to Fork 2019

From May 9 through 12, Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort hosted its sixth annual Fish to Fork weekend. An unparalleled foodie experience, the weekend featured true dock-to-dish specialties in the beautiful setting of Amelia Island overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. For the first time, the resort welcomed an all-female chef lineup from around the country to showcase both their fishing and their culinary skills, complete with a final Chef Showdown on Saturday night.

Special thanks to:
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Maneet Chauhan, Chauhan Ale & Masala House
Kelly Franz, Magnolias
Alexia Gawlak, Swine & Sons
Whitney Otawka, Greyfield Inn
Kerri Rogers, Bellwether
Stacy Cogswell, Parlour Restaurant + Bar (opening soon)

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Omni Amelia Island’s chef Jason Brumfiel stirs the cauldron as guests arrive at the Thursday night welcome dinner.

Omni Amelia Island’s chef Jason Brumfiel stirs the cauldron as guests arrive at the Thursday night welcome dinner.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Dinner is set at the Sprouting Project as the competing chefs randomly select their charters for the next morning’s fishing excursions.

Dinner is set at the Sprouting Project as the competing chefs randomly select their charters for the next morning’s fishing excursions.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

On Friday morning the chefs head out to catch their ingredients for the Main Event.

On Friday morning the chefs head out to catch their ingredients for the Main Event.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Omni Amelia Island’s executive chef Todd Ruiz shows off his kingfish.

Omni Amelia Island’s executive chef Todd Ruiz shows off his kingfish.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Competing chefs from left Maneet Chauhan, Whitney Otawka, Kerri Rogers, Stacy Cogswell, Kelly Franz, and Alexia Gawlak prepare to compete in both individual and team challenges.

Competing chefs from left Maneet Chauhan, Whitney Otawka, Kerri Rogers, Stacy Cogswell, Kelly Franz, and Alexia Gawlak prepare to compete in both individual and team challenges.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Smoked sake cocktails are poured at Saturday night’s Main Event.

Smoked sake cocktails are poured at Saturday night’s Main Event.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Chef Otawka, winner of the Individual Dish competition, makes her selection of the challenge’s secret ingredient: Florida citrus.

Chef Otawka, winner of the Individual Dish competition, makes her selection of the challenge’s secret ingredient: Florida citrus.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Chef Chauhan artfully plates her fish for guests to sample.

Chef Chauhan artfully plates her fish for guests to sample.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

The dishes that each of the chefs prepared with the fish they caught from the morning excursion on the water.

The dishes that each of the chefs prepared with the fish they caught from the morning excursion on the water.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

From left: Guests Katie Lane, Rachel Richardson, Michelle Valle, Lindsey Nickel de la O, Charlotte Bergmann, and Elaine Siegel gather at the Main Event at Magnolia Garden.

From left: Guests Katie Lane, Rachel Richardson, Michelle Valle, Lindsey Nickel de la O, Charlotte Bergmann, and Elaine Siegel gather at the Main Event at Magnolia Garden.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Chef Kerri Rogers, winner of the Chef’s Choice vote, preparing for the Team Challenge.

Chef Kerri Rogers, winner of the Chef’s Choice vote, preparing for the Team Challenge.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Competing chefs from left, Kelly Franz, Maneet Chauhan, and Stacy Cogswell, who created an impromptu gourmet menu for all guests.

Competing chefs from left, Kelly Franz, Maneet Chauhan, and Stacy Cogswell, who created an impromptu gourmet menu for all guests.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong

Guests enjoy each of the chef’s creations and listen to live music.

Guests enjoy each of the chef’s creations and listen to live music.

Photo: Maggie Armstrong