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Congratulations to Mississippi’s Chef John Currence! He beat out 14 other prestigious chefs from across the nation to be crowned King of American Seafood at the 2008 Fifth Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off! It was a spectacular battle between great culinary talents at the Louisiana Foodservice EXPO, but at the end of the two day contest, only Chef Currence became seafood royalty. And that’s no title to take lightly. CLICK TO READ MORE In New Orleans on Aug. 2 and 3, the temperature will be rising as some of America’s most talented chefs compete in the 5th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, primarily supported by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA). As one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary events, the Great American Seafood Cook-Off seeks out top-level chefs from across the country to compete and prepare seafood dishes using sustainable and domestic seafood, showcasing the best culinary products from their state. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal issued a challenge to the governors of all 50 states to send their most prized chef to compete in the cook-off. Already on the roster are Alaska’s chef,Rob Kinneer of Orso Restaurant; California’s chef, Dean Thomas of Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino; Louisiana’s chef, Brian Landry of Galatoire’s Restaurant; Maryland’s chef, Tafari Campbell, of Chevy Chase Club; Mississippi’s chef, John Currence of City Grocery; North Carolina’s chef, Joel Sardinha of The Laft Bank @ The Sanderling Resort and Spa; and Texas’s chef, Mark Holley of Pesce Restaurant. CLICK TO READ MORE New Orleans-In New Orleans on Aug. 2 and 3 the temperature will be rising as some of America’s most talented chefs compete in the 5th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, primarily sponsored by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Noted as one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary events, the Great American Seafood Cook-Off seeks out top-level chefs from across the country to compete and prepare seafood dishes using sustainable, domestic seafood and the best culinary products from their state. CLICK TO READ MORE
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