PHOTOS: DC Embassy Chef Challenge returns

The 2022 Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge, which is part of the D.C. International City Food Festival, returned Thursday after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The challenge was held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and kicked off three days of festival events.

The global culinary celebration included entertainment and live art, and it brought international cuisine to one place, one night only right in the District.

Attendees were able to enhance their palate and take part in choosing the people’s choice award at the Chef Challenge. Third place went to the Embassy of Armenia; in second place was the Embassy of Pakistan; and first place went to the Embassy of the Philippines.

See photos below.

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After a hiatus due to the pandemic, chefs from different embassies showed off what contributed to their countries’ “quarantine 15.” (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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The embassies that line the streets of D.C. got a chance to give people a taste of their countries’ signature cuisine. (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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Attendees got a taste of the world all in one place Thursday night in D.C. during the Embassy Chef Challenge. (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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Global embassy chefs got to showcase their countries’ culinary arts Thursday night. (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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Attendees were able to try new food and take part in voting for the people’s choice award at the Chef Challenge. (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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Third place went to the Embassy of Armenia; in second place was the Embassy of Pakistan; and first place went to the Embassy of the Philippines. (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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The Embassy Chef Challenge, which is part of the International City Food Festival, was held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum. (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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The global culinary celebration included entertainment and live art, and it brought international cuisine to the District for one night only. (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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Thursday’s challenge kicked off three days of festival events for the International City Food Festival. (WTOP/Erron Franklin)

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Erron Franklin

Erron Franklin is a Social Media & Video Editor with WTOP News. Prior to joining WTOP, he worked in public affairs programming at C-SPAN.

PHOTOS: DC Embassy Chef Challenge returns

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