The gist
Five of Nashville's best local chefs battle it out in a head-to-head competition presented by US. Foods and brought to you by Nashville Scene. Judged by top local foodies and celebrities, watch the live culinary contest benefiting a local nonprofit organization and sample food from Nashville's best restaurants at this sixth annual event - a favorite on the Music City social scene. (This is a 21-and-up event.) More tasting stations and a new venue will put some extra sparkle on the gleaming tines of the sixth annual Iron Fork, the culinary extravaganza and charity benefit sponsored by the Scene.

Bring some cash! Valet parking will be available for $5.

The chefs
Chef Kristin Beringson from Holland House
Chef Jamie Watson from Cafe Fundamental
Chef Kevin Ramquist from F. Scott's
Chef Bart Pickens from Loveless Cafe
Chef Jessica Benefield from Virago

The judges 
Laura Wilson (two-time Iron Fork champion) – Nashville Farmers Market
Vivek Surti - Vivek's Epicurean Adventures
Beth Sachan – Beth Eats
Chris Chamberlain – Nashville Scene
Ed Butler - US Foods 

The grub
Sample from: Amerigo  |  Café Nonna  |  Chago's Cantina  |  Chappy's on Church  |  Germantown Café  |  Kayne Prime  |  The Listening Room Café  |  Mere Bulles  |  Nero's Grill  |  Provence Breads & Cafe  |  Pub5  |  Rumours East  |  Saffire  |   Salsa Restaurant  |  Sal's Pizza  |  Tavern  |  Watermark  |  Wild Iris  |  Woodlands  |  The Yellow Porch  |  and more