Bubby's Cook-Off Returns To Newtown June 5

NEWTOWN, PA — For the sixth year in a row, the Glazier Jewish Center in Newtown will play host to a barbecue cook off and bourbon event, and the public is invited to attend.

Rabbi Yudy Shemtov’s sixth annual Bubby's Cook-Off – Philly's premier BBQ and bourbon event — will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5 at the Glazier Jewish Center, located at 25 North State St. in Newtown.

The event will feature a BBQ face-off between Brooklyn brisket king Chef Izzy and Philly pitmaster Chad Rosenthal, as well as a collection of premium Kentucky bourbon and whiskey.

The night will begin with chef's BBQ tastings paired with bourbon and whiskey, as well as an awards ceremony.

Guests can watch as the chefs barbecue off of a 24-foot kosher BBQ truck in the center of the gala area.

At 7:15 p.m., attendees will enjoy a three-course chef's tasting dinner, with each chef presenting one course to the gala participants and judge panel.

The price of admission is $200 per ticket, and guests are urged to wear casual cocktail attire.

Chef Yos from Hassid & Hipster in South Beach, Florida will also be on hand serving his delicious barbeque, while food and media personality, chef and restaurant consultant Hope Cohen, along with Emmy-winning writer John Markus and Cool Smoke BBQ's Tuffy Stone from Lynchburg, VA have been tapped as the event's three judges.

Chef Izzy runs Izzy's Brooklyn Smokehouse, while Chef Rosenthal runs The Lucky Well and Bánh Street in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

"Last year's event was better than ever, and we're excited to host yet another incredible BBQ event at the Glazier Jewish Center," said Rabbi Shemtov. "We expect this year's cook-off to sell out again, and while it's going to be fun to watch the chefs serve delicious food from the 24-foot smoker, this is a night of philanthropy to help raise awareness and money for a good cause."

"We're very grateful for all of the chefs and judges who will be joining us and participating in this delicious fundraiser," said Shemtov. "It's really an honor to welcome these talented personalities to the Glazier Jewish Center. We are excited for what we consider to be our best lineup to date."

Bubby's Cook-Off, which is organized by Lubavitch of Bucks County and the Philadelphia Friendship Circle, is an interactive charity fundraiser focused on raising funds for educational and social programming, highlighting extending a helping hand to children with special needs and involving them in a full range of social experiences.

The event also honors individuals who have been selected based upon their tremendous contributions to their community.

Purchase tickets, view sponsorship and Tribute Cookbook pages, and learn more online here.