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the winner of Food Network’s “Ultimate Recipe Showdown” Comfort Food category received $25,000 and a spot on the T.G.I. Friday’s menu nationwide.
The winning recipe was a chipotle grilled steak sandwich, with Cajun-rubbed skirt steak served on toasted ciabatta with a blend of Colby and Monterey Jack cheeses, roasted plantain slices, lettuce, tomato, onion and chipotle mayo, served with crispy onion rings.
The winner is Ivan Aviles of Holtsville, Long Island.
He's a general manager at Chili’s. As of today, anyway...