On Thursday, Sept. 22, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, together with accounting firm Baker Tilly, are hosting the first Iron Chef competition in Oakland County. Bordine’s Nursery in Rochester Hills is the site for this culinary battle to help raise funds for Gleaners’ mission to feed hungry men, women and children.
Jeremy Kalmus, executive chef of No.VI Chophouse in Novi will compete against his brother Jaime Kalmus, executive chef of Zazios in Birmingham. The competitors must use a secret ingredient to create an appetizer, entrée and dessert.
Food writer Annabel Cohen, corporate chef Chris Hessler of Kruse & Muer Restaurants, and co-president of Bordine’s Nursery Corey Bordine will score each dish on taste, creativity and presentation. Iron Chef guests will be the judges of a special dish prepared by the chefs, the top vote-getter winning the night’s Fan Favorite title.
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As two brothers face off to see whose dishes will win, FOX 2 news reporter and weekend anchor Roop Raj and Fresh 100.3 Morning Host and FOX 2 Weekend Anchor Jay Towers will act as emcee and color commentator
Guests have the opportunity to sample an array of hors d’oeuvres and desserts from local restaurants, enjoy beverages and bid on silent auction items. Performance painter Dave Santia of Clinton Township will amaze the crowd when he cranks up some classic rock and paints a large portrait in minutes. His artwork will be auctioned to support Gleaners.
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New in 2011: three lucky people will have an opportunity to taste one of the chef’s three competing dishes during the battle from a front row Kitchen Stadium seat. Guests can enter the Tasting Chance drawing with a donation
Tickets are $50. To purchase tickets, visit www.ironchefevent.com or call Suzette Hohendorf at 313-923-3535 ext 243.
