Beaujolais & Beyond Unveils Distinguished Judging Panel for 2025 Culinary Competition
- Sacha Francois
- 6 days ago
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Updated: 5 days ago
Denver, CO – 11/12/25 – The French-American Chamber of Commerce – Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMFACC) proudly announces the judging panel for the 27th Annual Beaujolais & Beyond: A Night in Monte Carlo, taking place Thursday, November 20, 2025, at ReelWorks Denver. This year’s panel brings together four accomplished professionals, chefs, educators, and a journalist, representing culinary mastery and global expertise.
2025 Beaujolais & Beyond Judging Panel
Chef Jean-Claude Cavalera
Veteran French Chef, Restaurateur, and Former Ritz-Carlton Executive Chef
With over four decades of international culinary experience, from The Savoy and The Ritz-Carlton to leading his own acclaimed restaurant, Chef Cavalera brings timeless technique and passion for culinary storytelling to every table.
Gil Asakawa
Journalist, Author, and Cultural Consultant
An award-winning journalist and author specializing in Japanese and Asian American food culture, with over four decades of storytelling that explore identity, history, and the culinary connections between Japan and the United States.
Chef Susan Kaiser Yurish
General Education Department Chair, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
The General Education Department Chair at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder and hospitality professional with over 20 years of experience, combining a background in catering, entrepreneurship, and academic leadership to inspire the next generation of culinary talent.
Chef Jesper Jonsson
Chef Instructor, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
An award-winning Danish-born chef and educator with 37 years of global experience, including work in eight Michelin-starred restaurants, blending classical European technique with modern culinary innovation.
About Beaujolais & Beyond
Now in its 27th year, Beaujolais & Beyond is Colorado’s premier French food and wine celebration, featuring a culinary competition, live entertainment, curated wine tastings, and the unveiling of the Beaujolais Nouveau. The event unites chefs, restaurateurs, and the French-American community for an evening of culture, creativity, and connection.
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