On Tuesday, Nov. 16, Sullivan University students will standup to a recipe showdown at the Dumante Recipe Challenge held at Winton’s Restaurant. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., contestants will be competing in either the best Dumante infused entrée or dessert categories with top category winners receiving a $1,000 scholarship prize. The esteemed judging panel will include chef and food professions who will also select four entrée finalist and two dessert finalists who will each receive $200. Guests at the event can create an elegant meal by sampling all the competing dishes. To pair with the dishes, Dumante cocktails will be prepared by a guest mixologist. The price to attend this exciting evening of competition, cuisine and cocktails is $30 per person. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by calling 502.589.9254 and asking for the Dumante Recipe Challenge.

Dumante founder Howard Sturm stated, “We are strong supporters of culinary education and are pleased to partner with Sullivan University for the second year in a row in this outstanding recipe competition. I really look forward to seeing the culinary creativity of the students.”

Dumante Verdenoce is a pistachio liqueur hand-crafted in southern Italy in a tradition fine-tuned over many centuries. This ultra premium liqueur is made in small batches from the best pistachios in Italy, whose groves are located in Sicily. It is carefully created through the combination of slowly-steeped natural pistachio infusion with fine artisan spirits and natural ingredients. For more information on Dumante and recipes, please go to www.dumante.com.

Winston’s Restaurant is a teaching facility for Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies (NCHS) and is recognized as a Distinguished Restaurant of North America. The NCHS prepares students for careers in the hospitality field by offering six Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The University also offers Professional Baker, Personal/Private Chef and Tourism diplomas. All programs of study are taught by highly qualified faculty using the latest contemporary facilities. For more information, visit www.sullivan.edu.

Winston’s is open Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch, 5:30 to 10 p.m. for dinner and on Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for brunch.