THE BAROSSA\u2019S FAVOURITE PIZZA MAKER DECLARED BEST IN AUSTRALIA!<\/h3>\n

With \u201907 & \u201908 witnessing 40\u2019s Caf\u00e9 owner and head chef, Damon de Ruiter, named best pizza maker in South Australia, it is
\nthe year of 2009 that has placed him on the much deserved pedestal of Best Pizza Maker in Australia!
\nWith 2600 pizzerias Australia wide whittled down to 10 chefs, 5 traditional and 5 gourmet, in Dairy Farmers Best of the Best
\nPizza Challenge, Damon has enabled the nation to recognize the art and talent required to create the country\u2019s best pizza.
\nWith passion, determination and persistence on his side, Wednesday the 9th September saw Damon highlight, not only his
\ncommitment to achieve excellence with food, but also the support and high standard of his restaurant 40\u2019s Caf\u00e9. Whilst
\nshowcasing the brilliant produce of the Barossa Valley and South Australia.
\nCompeting alongside the other 4 state winners, de Ruiter grasped the highest scoring pizza with his famous \u2018Smokey Pizza\u2019.
\nThis placed him in the position of best Gourmet Pizza winner, resulting in the head to head \u2018black box\u2019 showdown with the
\nwinner of the traditional category to determine the best pizza maker in Australia.30 minutes is all they were given to construct
\ntheir final pizza when introduced to an array of ingredients selected by the judging panel, Damon used his wealth of food
\nknowledge and cooking expertise to develop a pizza that has catapulted him into the position of best pizza maker in the
\nnation. This title will see de Ruiter compete in the world championships to be held in Las Vegas, 2010.and was inclusive of
\n$40`000 in cash and prizes<\/p>\n