Congratulations to the newest World Food Champion Lidia Haddadian!

by | Events, 2020 Final Table, News, Culinary Crossroads

The October 3rd airing of the World Food Championship Final Table Indy docu-series on The Cooking Channel and the announcement of the $100,000 Final Table winner Lidia Haddadian was a fitting ending to months of hard work and planning. Our many thanks to the Lt. Governor, naming and product sponsors, expert judges and those behind the scenes that made this seemingly impossible dream come true for Indianapolis and Indiana.

Culinary Crossroads overcame the many challenges of holding the premier “Food Sport“ competition in the middle of a pandemic, while showcasing the Indiana culinary industry. Culinary Crossroads is dedicated to sharing the stories of extraordinary people, products, processes and places which define the Indiana Culinary landscape.

Stay tuned as we begin the journey of sharing with the world the phenomenal characteristics that truly makes Indiana, the Culinary Crossroads of America and a remarkable place to live, work and play.

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