5th Annual Curry Cook-off
Licensing |
Japanese American Religious Federation Curry Cook-off feeds a roomful of hungry judges for the fifth year at Christ United Presbyterian Church in San Francisco Japantown. The annual event was held on April 5, 2008.
Proceeds from the Cook-off help fund JARF's ongoing work in the community.
Slides in this album |
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Curry for the communityThe Japanese American Religious Federation, the event organizer, is an interfaith nonprofit organization formed to serve the San Francisco Japanese American community. JARF, through its subsidiary, JARF housing, Inc., has been instrumental in the construction of housing for elders and low-income families. Successful ventures include Nihonmachi Terrace, Hinode Towers, Tsurukame …
The Curry Chefs |
Serving the peopleVolunteers and grassroots support make the community stronger. The annual Curry Cook-off is a fundraiser for JARF.
Rev. Grange - Curry Cook-off Chef |
Curry samplerDifferent kinds of curry to try.
Curry Cook-off Samples |
Celebrity judges"Celebrity judges" vote for the best curry to award a $100 prize. from l-r: Richard Hashimoto - President SF Japantown Merchants Association, Hats Aizawa - SF Japantown Foundation, Julie Hata (Actually in front of Hats) - Day of Remebrance, Laura Takeuchi - Japanese American Services of the East Bay, Patty …
Curry Cook-off Celebrity Judges |
Pass the gohanThe JARF member organizations are: Buddhist Church of San Francisco
Curry Cook-off Judges |
What's for dessert?The people vote for their favorite after they try all the different kinds of curry.
Curry Cook-off Dining Hall |
And the winners are...The winners of the People's Choice Awards: l-r: Rev. Rodney Yano (Konko Kyo Church) - Best Overall and Children's Choice, Jerry Wake - Most Creative, Yuri Ito - Best Vegetarian. Rev. Rodney revealed that he uses sweet onions (Maui?) instead of the regular ones - less acid. Jerry noted that …
Curry Cook-off Winners |