Three Bronx firefighters brought strong technique and zesty recipes to the sizzling semifinal of the New York Daily News' annual 5 Alarm Firefighter Cookoff and worked their culinary expertise on an array of ingredients.“I like how high-end they went with their food," observed judge Jeff Brylski, a culinary instructor. "It was definitely not your chili cookoff."
First-place winner Robert Painter of Engine 63 wooed taste buds with his Barramundi En Papillote, an Asian sea bass served in parchment paper with spinach, shaved black truffles and purple and white potato galettes. The decadent dish was topped with a rich lemon truffle vinaigrette.
"Chili cookoff"? What is this, Buena Park? In fact, before these guys put out your fire, they ask if you want sparkling water or tap.
