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Pastry Chef John Bard Earns Third Place in National Contest
27 Jul
Summary
- Chef John Bard secured third place in his group at the Favorite Chef competition.
- The competition was hosted by Food Network's Carla Hall.
- Bard aimed to bring national attention to the Finger Lakes culinary scene.
John Bard, the executive pastry chef at the Lake House on Canandaigua, recently concluded his participation in the national Favorite Chef online competition. Bard secured a commendable third place in his group during the quarter-finals, a significant achievement given the competition's scale.
The contest, hosted by Food Network personality Carla Hall, initially featured over 1,000 hopeful chefs. Bard expressed gratitude for the community's support in helping him advance as far as he did. While he aspired to win the competition and its associated prizes, Bard also achieved a personal goal.
Bard aimed to elevate the national profile of the Finger Lakes' culinary scene. He succeeded in bringing attention to the region's vibrant food culture. Bard, who joined the Lake House in January 2021, plans to compete again next year.
