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May82013

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Another Elm City Iron Chef jewel in Chef Prasad Chirnomula’s crown

Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register

http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/49927994461/another-elm-city-iron-chef-jewel-in-chef-prasad

Tags: /prasad chirnomula /Iron Chef Elm City /visit new haven /Thali regional cuisine of india /Stephen Fries /gateway community college /food events in new haven

April302013

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Iron Chef Elm City 2013 Crowns Prasad Chirnomula winner of the Challenge of the Champions

It was a fierce but friendly competition on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at HADCO, the Viking Center The enthusiastic audience (it was a sold out event) were cheering on the talented chefs.Arturo Franco-Camacho of Tacuba, Waterhouse and Seawich Sandwich Shop; Ben Gaffney of Atticus Bookstore Cafe; and Prasad Chirnomula of Thali, Thali Too and Oaxaca Kitchen were all past winners of Iron Chef Elm City. The chefs had to use year’s “secret ingredient” which was Holly’s Oatmeal, in their appetizer, entree and dessert. The Elm City Market provided the pantry for the chefs.For more on the event and recipes using the “secret ingredient, “check out my column in the May 8 New Haven Register.

The winner

The Judges: Jane Stern of “Roadfood” Jocelyn Ruggiero aka Foodie Fatale and Sarah Breckenridge, Web Editor of Fine Cooking.

Chef Arturo Franco-Camacho, Emcee Jocelyn Maminta of News

Channel 8„ Chef Prasad Chirnomula, and Chef Ben Gaffney.

Gateway Community College culinary arts and hospitality management students assisted at the the competition. Proceeds from the event provide scholarships for culinary arts and hospitality management students.

The “Secret Ingredient”

The excited audience.

Tags: /iron chef elm city 2013 /new haven food events /stephen fries /prasad chirnomula /arturo franco camacho /ben gaffney /thali /atticus bookstore cafe /waterhouse /tacuba /seawich sandwich shop /jane stern /sarah breckenridge /jocelyn ruggiero /holly's oatmeal /jocelyn maminta /gateway community college /elm city market /hadco /viking center

October242012

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Gateway Community College’s Cafe Vincenzo gives us yet another dining option downtown New Haven

Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register.

http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/34273415800/gateway-community-colleges-cafe-vincenzo-gives-us-yet

Tags: /gateway community college /chocolate chiffon pie redcipe /new haven /culinary arts programs /hospitality management programs

April112012

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Tasty date: It’s a kitchen tour topped off with tapas

One of the gourmet kitchens on the tour

(photo by David Ottenstein/ styling by Maria Freda)

Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register

http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/20940582723/tasty-date-its-a-kitchen-tour-topped-off-with-tapas

Tags: /kitchen tour /gateway community college /tapas reception /food events /new haven

April42012

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Save your appetite for Iron Chef Elm City April 22

A scene from last year’s competition at Delia

Check out my column in today’s New Haven Register

http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/20463405636/save-your-appetite-for-iron-chef-elm-city-april-22

Chef Dave Brooks (photo by Kathleen Cei)

Chef Jeremy Martindale

Chef Ben Gaffney

Tags: /iron chef elm city /iron chef /food competitions /gateway community college /atticus bookstore cafe /judies european bakery /omni new haven hotyel at yale /ben gaffney /dave brooks /jeremy martindale /food events connecticut events

August162011

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No such thing as too many cooks; welcome to a career in the kitchen

Check out my column on food jobs.

http://sfarticles.tumblr.com/post/9020542931/no-such-thing-as-too-many-cooks-welcome-to-a-career-in

Food Jobs Book

Tags: /food jobs /irena chalmers /culinary careers /culinary programs /gateway community college

April182011

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4th Annual Iron Chef Elm City Crowns Champion

The 4th Annual Iron Chef Elm City which was held yesterday, crowned Chef Prasad from Thali as the the winner. It was a very very close race, three chefs….nine dishes, came down to a 2 point spread. A packed audience enjoyed watching the heated battle with the chefs using the secret ingredient which was Hooker Beer. Using beer, they prepared an appetizer, entree and dessert, all within one hour! Delia, the Viking Center of New England in Wallingford was the perfect “kitchen stadium” for the event.

Chef Jeff of Scoozzi and Chef Mike of 116 Crown created some delectable dishes and were strong competitors, according to the judges, Lisa Waddle, Managing Editor of Fine Cooking, Wiley Mullins of Uncle Wiley’s and Jocelyn Ruggiero aka Foodie Fatale. Ann Nyberg of WTNH-8 and network CT captured great moments throughout the event. Floor commentators, Todd Lyon, restaurant and food writer and Mike Devlin, General Manager of Wave Hill Breads and pastry instructor at Gateway Community kept the audience informed as to what the chefs were creating. Gateway Community College hospitality students received great experience while assisting the chefs.

Food was plentiful at the reception sponsored by Hooker Beer, Gelato Giuliana, Bertollotti Desserts, Calabro Cheese, Willoughby’s Coffee and Tea, Atticus Bookkstore Cafe, Chabaso Bakery and Deep River Snacks. Samplings from the three restaurants competing were also enjoyed.

Nine lucky attendees got to taste one of the chefs competition creations. Look for some of the recipes in my food column in the New Haven Register.

Proceeds from the event benefit a scholarship for a Gateway Community College hospitality management /culinary student

Check out this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB9XoFsI4Vo&feature=player_detailpage

Stephen & emcee Ann Nyberg

The audience watch Team Thali

Gateway student Dan Brelsford handles the stress of the competion.

Scoozzi appetizer

Thali appetizer

116 Crown appetizer

Tags: /116 crown /gateway community college /hooker beer /iron chef elm city /scoozzi /thali /delia /viking

April22011

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Top Chef Angelo Sosa visits Gateway Community College

It was an honor to have CT native Angelo Sosa, a Top Chef contestant come and cook with our students. Angelo, a talented chef and restaurateur, shares his take on “canned” tuna in this video.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=h0RbKVCboaY

Tags: /angelo sosa /Top chef /Tuna recipe /Stephen fries /Gateway community college

March192011

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