Light the tiki torches, we have a winner (SouthtownStar)

Brazeau will fall to share her grand prize with 14 of her friends and family members when Colin Turner, executive chef at Tin Fish, prepares a Hawaiian luau in her back enclosure, with beverages supplied by 10-Cane Rum.

The luau’s estimated value is $1,750.

“I’broil not sure what I’ll ask Colin to make but I know I love the salmon he serves at the restaurant,” Brazeau related.

She got to sample salmon appetizers during the semifinalist party, which also featured complimentary mojitos made through 10-Cane Rum.

People lined up a good 30 minutes before the eating-house opened its doors towards the semifinalist party Sunday afternoon. During the bash, semifinalists and their guests were entered in a separate raffle for barbecue utensil kits compliments of Bettenhausen Dodge, Cook For My Luau aprons and newly released cookbooks.

Following the meet-and-greet raffle, the Cook For My Luau sweepstakes was held.

As part of her grand prize Brazeau also won a Weber spirit propane grill from Alsip Home & Nursery and a barbecue utensil kit from Bettenhausen Dodge.

And, after her backyard bash is over, Brazeau and her husband, Mark, be able to enjoy an overnight stay at Lynfred Winery in Roselle.

Christine Knop, of Homer Glen, won first situation, which included a fire pit from Southwest Fireplace and a $100 Tin Fish dotation attestation.

“We can’t wait to use the gift certificate,” said Knop, who hasn’privately eaten at the restaurant ahead of. “We’ve heard so much about the restaurant.”

Knop also won a gift basket from Lynfred Winery. “It’s packed with surprises,” she said.

Second place went to Carole Pearson, of Flossmoor. She had attended the first Cook For Me finalist party two years ago at the same time that the guest of one of the finalists.

This time, Pearson left with a $200 Walt’s Food Center gift certificate, a $100 Tin Fish gift certificate and a Lynfred Winery gift basket.

“I’ve entered every contest you’ve had. It’s a lot of fun - it’s even more fun to win,” Pearson said.

First note the rate of entrant Sue Schmudde, of Worth, took third place. She current a $100 Tin Fish gift certificate, a $50 Walt’s gift certificate and a Lynfred Winery legacy basket.

Despite her best efforts, total stakes semifinalist Brenda Dohman, of Homewood, did not win. Donning a sea shell bra necklace and toting a giant tiki balloon, Dohman and her husband, Harry, sipped cocktails and snapped pictures of the affair.

Rich and Janice Klein, of Orland Park, didn’t win any of the top prizes but they said they’ll deal with it.

“We’re leaving as far as concerns Hawaii early,” Rich chuckled.

Donna Vickroy be possible to be reached at dvickroy@southtownstar.com or (708) 633-5982.

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