SOUTHOLD, NY — It was a joyful moment for the North Fork Tuesday night as friends and family tuned in eagerly to see local chef Jess Dunne, co-owner of North Fork Roasting Co. in Southold, make her debut on Food Network's Chopped.
Dunne, who spoke to Patch about her Chopped journey, headed to a Southold farm where she watched the show with a crowd of cheering supporters as she represented in a big way, making the North Fork proud.
Social media was buzzing Tuesday night and Monday with words of congratulations, praise and love for Dunne.
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"I was rooting for you!" one friend wrote.
"Of course I watched every minute and was so proud to know you," another said.
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On Wednesday morning, Dunne wrote on Facebook, "Everyone's kind words are overwhelming and I am so happy I got to spend the viewing with close friends and holding my parents and Jennilee Morris' hands. We truly live in the best of the best town. I'm so proud to call the North Fork home. I am excited for what's next, I'm going to keep pushing the creativity. Most of all I am proud of myself, which feels good. I'm very fortunate to have all these people supporting me. Hope I did ya proud, NoFo! Thank you!"
Also watching with Dunne and her friends Tuesday was chef Stephan Bogardus of the North Fork Table & Inn, who's also appeared on Chopped.
Lead photo courtesy Jess Dunne.
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