Popular Norwalk Chef To Compete On 'Chopped' Tonight

NORWALK, CT — Fans and foodies alike can tune in Tuesday, April 24 to see Matt Storch, the Executive Chef and owner of Match in Norwalk, compete on the popular cooking competition television show "Chopped."

The episode, entitled "Sensational Sandwiches," is set to air at 10 p.m. on the Food Network.

According to a description of the episode on the network's website, "The chefs get revved up for a sensational sandwich battle that begins with a mound of meat and some colorful potatoes in round one. Everyone's favorite hybrid bird makes an appearance in the second basket. And sandwiches for dessert? You bet! The final two chefs take on a salty-and-sweet basket in the last round."

Match will host a viewing party in honor of the episode's airing, featuring a late-night happy hour. According to the restaurant's Facebook page, happy hour starts at 9 p.m. and the episode will be shown live an hour later.

Storch also serves as chef/partner at The Chelsea in Fairfield and the newly opened Match Burger Lobster in Westport, according to the Greenwich Daily Voice. A native of Westport, he graduated from Staples High School in 1995.

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