Tag Archives: Richard Blais

Michel Nischan Hits National TV with Cook Your Ass Off!

27 Nov

Michel Nischan is someone that we look up to.  We first met him at a Wholesome Wave fundraiser where he inspired us through his words about the mission to bring good, quality, healthy, local food to everyone.  And, we also got to talk at last year’s Chowdafest.

What it comes down to is this:  Michel Nischan is a revolutionary.   He has transformed the way we look at food, starting with being the Executive Chef at Dressing Room, owned with friend Paul Newman.  At his restaurant he became one of the pioneers of the farm-to-table movement.  And, at the helm of Wholesome Wave as CEO, he and fellow Wavers have affected major change in how we look at food and finding ways to provide healthy food to Americans.  One of his major accomplishments was getting Whole Foods Markets to redo their seafood department so it would be better for the environment and would highlight health and sustainability.

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Greenwich Wine + Food Festival Wants Your Vote for Best Burger in Westchester + Fairfield Counties

20 Sep
The Squeeler burger  at Plan B Burger Bar in Stamford Connecticut

Could Plan B Burger Bar win the brand new Foodies’ Choice Award this year?  Make sure to vote in your favorite!

One of the exciting activities at this year’s Greenwich Wine + Food Festival is the Second Annual Burger Battle.  Celebrity chef judges Graham Elliot and Richard Blais will be judging full, juicy burgers from local restaurants to see which are their favorites.  This entire event will be hosted by Joe Bastianich and the winner will walk away with $500 and the honor of being the best at burgers!  The Burger Battle happens at 4:30 on 10/5 and the winner will be announced at 7 pm on the main stage.

This is pretty awesome, but the Greenwich Wine + Food Festival is making things more exciting for fans with their brand new Foodies’ Choice Award.  All you have to do is head to www.facebook.com/GreenwichFoodWineFestival and vote for your favorite by October 1, 2013.

Here are restaurants that are duking it out, some quite the heavy hitters:

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