New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu


Dan Fitzpatrick of River Edge Named Grand Prize Winner in Guy Fieri's "Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes Flavortown Recipe Contest"

originally published: 08/05/2024

(BOCA RATON, FL) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrity chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri is thrilled to announce Dan Fitzpatrick, of River Edge, New Jersey, as the winner of his highly anticipated "Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes Flavortown Recipe Contest." With over 22,000 votes cast nationwide, Fitzpatrick’s one-pan wonder, the Chicken Caprese Bowl, emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive field, capturing the hearts and taste buds of voters across the country.

As the Grand Prize winner, Dan will receive two domestic round-trip airline tickets to New Orleans, a two-night hotel stay, two VIP tickets to Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate, two tickets to “The Big Game” in February 2025, a personalized and signed 12 Piece Flavortown Laser Titanium Cookware set, and an exclusive Meet & Greet with the culinary icon, the Mayor of Flavortown himself, Guy Fieri.

"I’m stoked to meet Dan and celebrate his amazing Chicken Caprese Bowl at my Flavortown Tailgate party this February,” said Guy. “His winning dish captures the spirit of my new Flavortown Laser Titanium cookware… Big flavor, and a whole lotta fun.”

Faron Dexter’s Arayes dish came in second place, and Danielle Grossman’s New York Strip Steak took third place. All ten finalists will receive Flavortown Laser Titanium cookware, and their full recipes can be found at www.flavortown-cookware.com.

Earlier this year, Fieri and manufacturing partner, Mon Chateau, announced the launch of three new premium cookware lines, all made without potentially harmful chemical coatings (PFAS, PTFE, PFOA) that are prevalent across many products on the market today.




Promote your shows at New Jersey Stage! Click here for info



As Teflon Flu cases continue to rise, consumers looking for a healthy non-stick cooking experience should look no further than Guy’s Flavortown Laser Titanium cookware collection. The new line features cutting-edge titanium technology and a non-toxic cooking surface that is three times harder than stainless steel, dishwasher and metal utensil safe, and oven safe up to 700 degrees, making it the perfect companion for creating award winning dishes that are full of flavor and fun!

In celebration of the contest, Flavortown Cookware is offering a special promo code for $30 off the Laser Titanium 3-Piece Fry Pan set, available exclusively at www.Flavortown-Cookware.com. The code, FLAVOR30, can be used now through August 31, 2024. Ten dollars from each sale will go to Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 U.S. Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.

“We are grateful to all the talented finalists and participants who submitted their delicious one-pan dishes to the 'Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes Flavortown Recipe Contest'," said Ed Cooper, Mon Chateau CEO. “This contest was a perfect blend of community spirit and a celebration of great food. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting our brave U.S. servicemen and women through Homes For Our Troops.” The full assortment is available now from individual pieces to 2, 10, and 12 piece sets at our exclusive launch partners Macy’s, macys.com, and the Amazon Store.

Guy Fieri is represented by WME, part of the Endeavor network alongside IMG. 

Chef, restaurateur, and Emmy Award-winning television host Guy Fieri is one of the world’s most recognizable and influential culinary stars. With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he is best known as the Mayor of Flavortown and the face of Food Network favorites  Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, Guy’s Grocery Games, and the iconic culinary competition Tournament of Champions. His thriving business empire has grown to include over 80 restaurants worldwide, Hunt & Ryde vineyard, Santo tequila, and Knuckle Sandwich cigars.

Mon Chateau is a global distributor of premium lifestyle products at affordable prices. Our vision is the relentless pursuit of innovation to enhance human interaction through experiences in the home and kitchen making every day living extraordinary. Mon Chateau is a privately held company with a seasoned, entrepreneurial team of creative innovators who bring world-class products to market in the textiles, small kitchen appliances, and cookware categories. Founded in 2001, our products are sold at major retailers, in store and on-line around the world. Brands include our own Mon Chateau Collections along with licensing partnerships with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown, Tommy Bahama, Brookstone, Sur La Table, and Sur La Table Kitchen Essentials.

IMG is a global sports, events and representation company. It is a leader in rights management, multi-channel content production and distribution, consultancy and fan engagement; owns, produces and commercially represents hundreds of live events and experiences; and manages licensing programs for the world’s best-known brands and trademarks. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.




Promote your shows at New Jersey Stage! Click here for info



Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) is a publicly funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide to severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. Most of these Veterans have sustained life-altering injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. Since its inception in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar spent has gone directly to our program services supporting Veterans.

FEATURED EVENTS

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


Erth’s

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live!

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: community

Click here for full event listing

 

Stories

Stories of a Lifetime Workshop for Union County Seniors – UCPAC Legacy Arts Club

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
category: community

Click here for full event listing

 

Visiting

Visiting Writers: Akhil Sharma – Visiting Writer

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Monmouth University - The Great Hall
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: community

Click here for full event listing

 

The

The Drew Forum presents: Al Franken

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: community

Click here for full event listing

 

Giancarlo

Giancarlo Esposito

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Kean Stage - North Avenue Academic Building
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
category: community

Click here for full event listing

 

More events

Event Listings are available for $10 and included with our banner ad packages




 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Dan

Dan Aubrey to give a talk on Joseph Bonaparte at Trenton City Museum

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2025 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled "Le Jeu de l'Amour," the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how Napoleon’s brother and former King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte, and his American mistress, Annette Savage, found passion and pain in the Trenton and Bordentown region of New Jersey. The event runs from from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.



Monmouth

Monmouth County Park System to Hold Annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on March 9th

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will hold its annual E. Murray Todd Half Marathon on Sunday, March 9, 2025. This 13.1-mile race takes runners through Lincroft, Holmdel and Colts Neck.



Exploring

Exploring American Literature of the 1800s with Cape May Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May's Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer hosts three 1.5-hour interactive online seminars via Zoom this March that delve into American literature of the Victorian age. "The Concord Gang" on Monday, March 10, 2025 highlights Emerson, Thoreau and Alcott. "The Amherst Gang" on Monday, March 17, 2025 features Emily Dickinson and Helen Hunt Jackson. "The Fear Gang" on Monday, March 24, 2025 delves into Hawthorne, Poe and Melville.



Zuzu

Zuzu African Acrobats to Perform Shows at RVCC Theatre

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will present the crazy contortions and gravity-defying stunts of the Zuzu African Acrobats on Friday, February 21, 2025.



Steampunk

Steampunk Alchemy Fest presents the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Steampunk is coming to New Hope and taking over Dharma Bums Bar with the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret presented by Steampunk Alchemy Fest on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The event features Music by A Halo Called Fred; Burlesque by Holly Ween, Esmerelda May, and Jaeda; Sideshow by Lady Gypsy Professional Monstrosity; and Comedy by John Minus.