2024 Winner Iron Chef Tucson
Anthony Dromgoole
Chef Obon Sushi & Ramen
Photo is courtesy of The Tasty Show
Just a young Tucson kid that works all over town trying to learn as much as I can. Recently took over at the Executive sushi chef of Obon which was the place I was molded into a sushi chef. I have been cooking for 11 years but doing sushi off and on for 7+ years now. I have worked under some big names in Tucson who have taught me a lot. Some of them being chef Paulo I’m, Chef Janos, Chef Scanner, Chef Brain Smith, Chef Tanner of Cornet.
Anthony Dromgoole
Chef Obon Sushi & Ramen
Just a young Tucson kid that works all over town trying to learn as much as I can. Recently took over at the Executive sushi chef of Obon which was the place I was molded into a sushi chef. I have been cooking for 11 years but doing sushi off and on for 7+ years now. I have worked under some big names in Tucson who have taught me a lot. Some of them being chef Paulo I’m, Chef Janos, Chef Scanner, Chef Brain Smith, Chef Tanner of Cornet.
Chef Kenneth Foy
REIGNING IRON CHEF FOR 2 YEAR RUNNING (2022 & 2023)
Chef Kenneth Foy, a native of the Washington D.C., was educated through the American Culinary Federation apprenticeship program. After completing his apprenticeship, he spent time at The Tower Club, and Lowes Island County Club before accepting the Executive Chef roles at the International Town & Country Club, Dominion Valley Country Club, and Midland Country Club. When relocating to Tucson in 2006, he took on the role of Executive Chef at the Tucson Country Club. In 2013, he opened Dante’s and has been a beloved midtown favorite ever since. His many Accolades and Awards include: Iron Chef Tucson 2022 and 2023, Featured on The Cooking Channel Late Nite Eats “Tucson Edition Season” 1, Episode 11 2017, Best of Tucson “Best Party in Your Mouth” Foie Pops Tucson Weekly 2013 “Best Late Night Eats” Arizona Daily Star 2017, “Sacca Salsa Taco and Tequila Championship” 2nd Place People’s Choice Margarita 2016, “Sacca World Margarita Championship” 1st Place Judge’s Choice Margarita 2022 “Sacca World Margarita Championship” People’s Choice Best Menu Sample 2023 “Sacca Salsa Taco and Tequila Championship” 1st Place Judge’s Choice Salsa 2023 “Sacca Salsa Taco and Tequila Championship” 3rd Place Judge’s Choice Cocktail 2023 “Sacca Salsa Taco and Tequila Championship” 2nd Place People’s Choice Cocktail 2023 “Sacca Salsa Taco and Tequila Championship” 2nd Place Judge’s Choice Taco 2023 “Tucson Originals Pizza Throwdown & Dessert Duel” Best Dessert 2019, “Tucson Originals Pizza Throwdown & Dessert Duel” Best Dessert 2023 “Tucson Originals Pizza Throwdown & Dessert Duel” Best Dessert 2024. Don’t miss Chef Ken Foy’s award winning recipes at Dante’s!