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Club Grub - The Sandwich Winner Announced

Posted On: December 2, 2016 by ClubProcure in: Food and Beverage VGM Club

Club Grub Winner Announced

Chef Julie Kilgore of The Estancia Club has won VGM Club's first Club Grub contest after submitting her famous Albuquerque Turkey sandwich!

Thousands of clubs are serving great sandwiches every day. No secret there. It's also no secret that club chefs across the country are some of the most creative individuals in the industry. It got us thinking, how can we celebrate this? Ah ha! Club Grub Contest - The Sandwich was born.

After gathering all of the submissions, Chef Julie's Albuquerque Turkey narrowly edged Chef Rex Bernales from Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club (Tuna BLT) and Chef Dirk Troop from Oak Hills Country Club (Oak Hills C.C. Cubano).

We caught up with Chef Julie to learn more about our first Club Grub winner:

How did you get started in the industry?

Julie: I fell into the golf club industry right after finishing culinary school. I instantly knew it was the right place for me. The high quality and standards of food and service were what I was looking for, and knowing the members and what they love to eat makes cooking for them even more enjoyable. I have been at The Estancia Club for nine years now, and I plan on being here for another nine! The members and the staff are my family, and I wouldn't ever want to change that."

Why did you choose the Albuquerque Turkey for your submission?

Julie: I used the Albuquerque Turkey for my entry because it's my favorite sandwich on our menu, and it represents where I am from and who I am as a chef. Growing up in New Mexico you learn that everything is better with green chilies!

Why did you choose to participate in our contest?

Julie: The Club Grub contest was the first recipe contest I have ever entered. I know that VGM is respected nationwide, so I thought I would give it a shot. I am honored to have won, I really wasn't expecting to!

Congratulations to Julie, Rex and Dirk for participating, and thank you to all who entered! For those interested in participating in the Club Grub contest in the future, keep viewing our newsletters, social media posts and visit our website to make sure you don't miss the latest Club Grub contest and it's "secret" ingredient. 

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