Brooklyn Brewery is bringing the Food Experiments, a highly successful series of amateur cook-offs launched in Brooklyn, on a multi-city tour that has debuted in Austin, New Orleans, D.C. and continues on to Philadelphia with the “Philly Cheese Experiment.”
Over twenty amateur chefs will create delectable cheese dishes for the chance to win cash, prizes, and a round-trip ticket to New York City to compete in the Food Experiments All Stars Competition. The Cheese Experiment will take place on Sunday June 5th, 2011 at the World Cafe Live, found at 3025 Walnut Street from noon to 4pm.
The Food Experiments stands out in New York City’s cook-off circuit for attracting the most committed, passionate, and daring competitors. The series is the brainchild of two of the most competitive cooks to grace the cook-off scene, Nick Suarez and Theo Peck.
After continually facing each other on the winner’s podium, the once-rivals joined forces to create a cook-off that they would be excited to enter. With the sponsorship of Brooklyn Brewery, they are now bringing the fervor of the Food Experiments to cities across the nation. “We’ve had a blast working with Nick and Theo over the last couple of years. The Food Experiments embody the creative culinary spirit of our home borough and we’re excited to take this piece of Brooklyn on the road,” said Steve Hindy, Brooklyn Brewery President.
The Food Experiments is currently seeking adventurous home chefs to enter the Cheese Experiment. “I can’t wait to see what the contestants come up with,” said Theo Peck, co-founder of the Food Experiments. Along with the audience, a panel of judges from the Philly food scene will taste all the entries and pick a favorite. In addition to culinary glory, winners will receive prizes from local sponsors, cash and/or a round-trip ticket to New York City to compete against winners of other Food Experiments. Not only do the Experiments offer an opportunity for unsung home chefs to gain recognition and appreciation from the masses, they bring together people who are passionate about food in a party-like atmosphere.
The Philly Cheese Experiment costs attendees $10 in advance, $15 day of event, which includes tasting samples and a beer from Brooklyn Brewery. Click here to purchase your tickets. A portion of proceeds will go to The Food Trust of Philadelphia. The Food Experiments are going green, too, with the use of bambu sporks and plates, which are 100-percent compostable.
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