Celebrity
chef and Food Network star Bobby Flay will challenge James Beard-nominated Chef
Andrew Araneo of Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport, New Jersey to a “Voodoo
Shrimp” Throwdown-style cook-off today.
The
Throwdown is co-hosted by “Stronger than the Storm” (#STTS) and by The Keyport
Bayfront Business Cooperative.
Chef Flay,
revered for his signature grilling skills is challenged to recreate Chef Drew’s
Bayshore Bistro’s signature “Voodoo Shrimp” dish, featuring Gulf shrimp in a
spicy Worcestershire cream sauce served over jalapeno corn bread. http://www.bayshorebistro.com
“I am
looking forward to a Throwdown with an outstanding chef at a superior
establishment, but am also excited to help spread the word that the Jersey
Shore is back in business and open for the summer!” said Bobby Flay. http://www.bobbyflay.com
Open
to the public, the cook-off will take place in an outdoor, beach kitchen, in
front of the Garden State’s foodie fans today, Thursday, June 27 at 2:00 pm.
Doors open at 1:00pm.
Celebrity
judges including singer and star, Gloria Gaynor, NBA star, Darryl Dawkins and
James Oseland, editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine, a food and drink writer, and
judge for TV’s Top Chef Masters, will
taste the creations and determine a favorite.
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| James Oseland, Editor Saveur & Top Chef Masters Judge |
Billy Harris,
comedian, will emcee today’s Throwdown.
Harris
is noted as “the ‘go-to guy’ in the culinary world, hosting events with Mario
Batali, Rachael Ray, Todd English and Michael Symon.
Harris
is on-site eating and drinking at such established foodie festivals as South
Beach Food and Wine Festival, The Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and Tales
of the Cocktail in New Orleans and now at the #STTS Throwdown.
The celebrity
judges will do a taste test of Chef Bobby Flay’s on-the-spot, copied creation
against Chef Drew’s hometown original
Food
enthusiasts also have a chance to win one of Chef Bobby Flay’s coveted
autographed cookbooks.
And no
stranger to eating and food, New Jersey’s Governor, Chris Christie couldn’t pass up an opportunity to attend the
culinary event. The Governor will attend
today’s Throwdown.
Keyport
is a 1.5 square mile town that is the Gateway to the Jersey Shore, and is home
to 28 eateries, 25 of which were destroyed or washed away during Superstorm Sandy, including Drew’s
Bayshore Bistro.
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| Keyport's Dennis McNamara, Master Gardener (& tall man!) shows Sandy's water line in relation to Bayshore Bistro's vertical garden he produced. Some plants survived - & hanging gardens should be back in business soon! |
All but two of the closed businesses have reopened. Chef Drew
Araneo was forced to relocate and rebuild after the Superstorm dumped more than
five feet of water into the restaurant. With no flood insurance, Drew’s was
reliant upon the goodwill of the surrounding community.
“The
resilience that the community showed is proof that we are Stronger than the
Storm,” said chef Araneo.
“We
are thrilled to have Chef Bobby Flay come down the shore and pay tribute to the
strength and resilience of New Jerseyans,” chef Araneo added.
Visit the
Keyport Stronger Than The Storm Happenings
Facebook page for more information and fun food community for the #STTS
Throwdown.
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