—Photo by CAROLNE LOBSINGER
Summer Sampler chef’s cooking competition contestants Stefhanie Royer of Pend d’Oreille Winery and Michael Uhnak of Schweitzer’s Chimney Rock Grill, known fondly to his staff and regulars as “Cheffy,” compete in the annual contest. With a mystery box of ingredients, the chefs had to compete with their culinary skills, imagination, and ingenuity for the traveling trophy and honors for their respective restaurants.