16 Area Chefs Compete In “86’D: A Culinary Collision” – A Friendly Chef Competition in the Greater Hartford Area
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6’D is an on-going series of culinary competitions where chefs contend in real time to claim food supremacy. 2 Chefs will compete at each round in front of a live audience consisting of infl uenc- ers, restaurant critics, journalists, bloggers, renowned chefs, industry giants, friends and family, who will set the stage for a culinary competi- tion of epicurean heights.
“Our hope is to further connect the restaurant industry to the
community, all while raising funds for a great cause, says Kristen Fritz, Co-Founder of the PR and Marketing Communications Firm, Eat IN Connecticut. “We recognize the amazing talent that we have in the area and 86’D is a wonderful way to bring everyone together while showcasing some amazing culinary talent. “
Event Details: · The fi rst battle took place at Savoy Pizzeria & Craft Bar on Monday February 6th from 10pm-1am. · 16 chefs from the Greater Hartford area will take turns competing in eight rounds of culinary competitions from February – August, 2017.
· 2 Chefs battle at a time all before a live audience. · All competitions will be held in open kitchen format restaurants, all located within a 5-mile radius of Hartford. · Guests will be able to watch all of the action unfold as chef’s battle it out for 45 minutes, using three “mystery” ingredients. · Each Chef must make a minimum of 2 dishes. Competing Chefs have full use of the host kitchen’s pantry the night of the battle.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this event and are happy to help
raise awareness for End Hunger Connecticut!, an organization that works to improve the levels of food security and nutrition among Connecticut families. A portion of the proceeds will go to support their mission, and in turn show the commitment of the restaurant industry in helping their community,” says Jeannette Dardenne, Co-Founder of Eat IN Connecticut.
Chefs already signed on to engage in the competition include:
Van Hurd, David Awad, Jesse Powers, Jason Welch, Hunter Morton, Prasad Chirnomula, Craig Hutchinson, Dante Paul Cistulli, Scott Damboise, Xavier Santiago, Eric Stagl, Roy Riedl, Renee Touponce, Niles Talbot, Chris Sheehan, and April Melisa.
All of the competitions take place on Mondays. Round 2 is
March 6, Round 3 is March 20, Round 4 is April 3, Round 5 is April 17, Round 6 is May 15, Round 7 is June 5, and Round 8 is August 28. For more information, please visit:
www.86dculinarycollision.com.
About Eat IN Connecticut: A marketing company that helps both the food & beverage industry as well as lifestyle related brands tell their stories through strategic marketing, including social media, public relations, and photogra- phy. Our approach is to use out of the box and grassroots methods to show what really happens behind the scenes. To learn more go to:
www.eatin-ct.com
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WHY Outreach Welcomes an Executive Director
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HY Outreach is pleased to announce the appointment of Corrina Richards as Executive Director. As a dedicated
WHY teacher for almost ten years, Corrina is well known and highly respected in the yoga community. With her background in manage- ment, entrepreneurship and service, Corrina is sure to provide WHY Outreach with remark- able guidance and success.
Corrina is excited about the opportunity to combine her long-time love of yoga with her
passion for philanthropy: “I am honored to have been selected as Executive Director of
WHY Outreach. The practice and teaching of yoga have been an integral part of my life for so many years and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to create positive change on a broader and more diverse level.”
WHY Outreach is thrilled to have Corrina take on this role, as she possesses the passion and skills to grow our organization. With Corrina on board, we can rapidly move towards our mission of bringing yoga, meditation, and other holistic healing modalities to all communities.
About WHY Outreach, Inc. The mission of WHY Outreach is to bring the physical, spiritual,
and therapeutic benefi ts of yoga, meditation, and holistic healing modalities to all communities regardless of geographic, fi nancial, social, or other barriers. In order to fulfi ll its mission, WHY Outreach brings together qualifi ed instructors and holistic practitioners with groups and venues in need.
WHY Outreach, Inc. is a qualifi ed 501(c)3 charitable organization. For WHY Outreach information, call 860-337-1616, or visit www.
whyoutreach.org.
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