Egypt marks 73rd national day; Embassy Chef Challenge brings together world cuisine

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Photos by Neshan H. NaltchayanThirty-four foreign embassies in the nation’s capital showcased their cuisines at EventsDC’s annual Embassy Chef Challenge on July 10. Second Place: Chef Bandar Alhenaki from the Embassy of Saudi Arabia for lamb kabsa and basbousa. Third Place: Chef Dr. Michaele C. Samuel from the Embassy of Grenada for a calypso mango shrimp salad. Top prizes were given to:First Place: Chef Michael Ciuffardi from the Embassy of Peru for seco norteño ravioli. Third Place: Chef Ilham Achmakou from the Embassy of Morocco for pastela with chicken and almond.