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Fort Lee Natives Battle for Ultimate Chef Bergen County Title

Ninamarie Bojekian of Ooh LaLa Catering in Frankin Lakes and Chris Holland of Session Bistro in Maywood competed in Chef Central's Ultimate Chef Bergen County contest.

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Saturday's seasonal snowstorm couldn't keep these two talented chefs from competing in the second round of Chef Central's Ultimate Chef Bergen County contest. 

Fort Lee natives of Session Bistro in Maywood squared off against Ninamarie Bojekian of Ooh LaLa Catering in Franklin Lakes.

Although both are talented young chefs with a growing following, Bojekian won the 5th Annual Ultimate Chef competition at Chef Central in Paramus.

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Nina advances to the finals against the winner of the first round, Chef Laurie Cera of 5 Seasons Bistro in Ridgewood.

The final competition to determine the Ultimate Chef of Bergen County is Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m.

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Chef Central is located at 240 N Route 17 in Paramus.

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