And the winner of the Acadiana Culinary Classic is ...

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It had been about 10 years since Scott Varnedoe competed in the Acadiana Culinary Classic. But, he decided to give it a try at the 2008 competition, held Monday in the Cajundome Convention Center. And he went home with a gold medal and the $10,000 Best of Show award for his Rabbit, Wild Mushroom, and Foie Gras Sausage Stuffed- and Bacon-Wrapped Pork Loin. "Every time I say it, I get goose bumps," Varnedoe said. The rest of the story Judy Bastien • jbastien@theadvertiser.com • May 7, 2008

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"Varnedo, a Baton Rouge native, is the executive chef and owner of Varnedoe's at the Myrtles in historic St. Francisville. He also owns Varnedoe's Catering and Events."