Student chefs were cooking up a storm and in the near future, Sammy Tyson’s signature dish will be on the O’Shea’s menu.
This is the second time that O’Shea’s has held the scholarship competition. This is where student chefs cook up a recipe with a chance for it to become a regular menu item at the Drumheller restaurant and pub.
This year 20 students entered and there were six finalists. Heather Jones, part of the management team at Canalta explains this was the second time they have held the competition, and this year they were more specific, asking for a salad or a pasta dish.
The finalists’ dishes were served at the restaurant during the month of April, and the winner was selected based on sales and customer feedback.
Grade 12 student Sammy Tyson won the $500 scholarship. His dish was a Fettuccine Alfredo with bacon and mushrooms. When asked what separated his dish, he said he added a few twists, including a squeeze of lime juice, a secret from his grandmother. Seungju Lee placed second and earned $250.
Jones said Tyson’s fettuccine dish will be served at O’Shea’s when the restaurant introduces its new menu.
