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Newport Yachting Center Announces Knorr is new title sponsor
NEWPORT, RI, April 5, 2010 – Having already secured a number of key ingredients for the upcoming competition, including all of last year’s winners and new title sponsor, Knorr, an international brand offering a wide range of bouillons, soups and seasonings, the 29th Annual Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off invites chefs to put their secret clam, seafood, and creative chowder recipes to the test at the original and longest running chowder competition in the world. The ultimate quest for chowder glory will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center on 4 Commercial Wharf in downtown Newport, Rhode Island.
Open to local, regional and international chefs who work at restaurants, catering companies and institutional dining facilities, the spirited competition for bragging rights and over $10,000 in prizes and awards is a fun-filled day for the chowder creators as well as the tasters. The key requirements to enter the competition are a winning chowder recipe and an enthusiastic staff! Additional information on the Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off is available by contacting Mike Martin, Director of the Newport Waterfront Events, at (401) 846-1600, Ext. 210 or visiting www.newportwaterfrontevents.com.
The event features all-you-can-eat "chowda" from the nation's best chefs who serve samples of their sumptuous creations to the thousands of chowder loving festival attendees who also act as judges. Chefs compete for the coveted titles of "Best Clam," "Best Seafood," and "Best Creative" chowder with prize money being awarded to the top three winners in each category. The ultimate Clam Cake Competition will be back this year as well with restaurants vying for the most delicious clam cakes in New England designated by local celebrity judges.
“Last year’s winners from Florida and North Carolina, as well as Chowder Cook-Off Hall of Famer, the Blue Mermaid Seafood and Chowder House in San Francisco, will hope to defend their titles and keep our strong local competitors and up-and-comers, including Tracy’s King Crab Shack from Juneau, Alaska, at bay,” said Martin, Director of the Newport Waterfront Event. Martin added that, with the continued struggles of the economy in mind, competing offers a relatively inexpensive way for chefs to stimulate traffic at their respective restaurants due to the high media exposure and attendance the event typically enjoys. The Cook-Off is also the perfect recipe for strengthening staff togetherness and morale.
But it is not all about the “Chowda” as the festival will also feature three stages of live musical entertainment, including The Ravers and Buddy’s Beach House. A variety of children’s kidSTOPs, fund raising activities for local non-profits and a Marketplace with a variety of crafts and specialty items will add to the festive atmosphere.
There’s something for everyone at the Newport Yachting Center’s Newport Waterfront Events (NWE). The 2010 line-up produced by Newport Yachting Center includes the Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off (June 5), the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series (held throughout the summer), the Newport Waterfront Irish Festival (September 4 -6), the Newport International Boat Show (September 16-19), the Stop & Shop Tastes of Rhode Island (October 2-3) and the International Oktoberfest (October 9-11). In addition, the events hosted by the Newport Yachting Center are the Newport Summer Comedy Series (held throughout the summer), the Newport WineFest (August 20-22) and the Newport Arts Festival (August 28-29). All NWE are held at the Newport Yachting Center where all events meet the waterfront and downtown Newport activities are often a part of the pre- or post-event. Visit us at newportwaterfrontevents.com, become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/waterfrontevents, or follow Newport Waterfront Events on Twitter for the latest news, announcements, contests, and exclusive discounts and offers.
Contact:
David Hughes, Dodge Associates, Inc.
(401) 273-7310 dave@dodgeadv.com
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