FIRST ANNUAL LONG ISLAND KOSHER BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORED BY FAIRWAY MARKET ANNOUNCES JUDGING ROSTER
Judging Panel Includes Diverse List of Culinary Experts including Authors, Professional BBQ and Kosher Food Aficionados

April 18, 2012 – The Long Island Kosher BBQ Championship (www.likosherbbq.org), sponsored by Fairway Market (www.fairwaymarket.com) today announced the roster of culinary experts who are lending their support for hunger relief on Long Island by volunteering their time and expertise to judge the BBQ competition. The event’s judges were all recruited for their expertise in the preparation of BBQ and Kosher cuisine as well as their love and appreciation for fine food. The judging roster includes:

· Andrew Fischel, Owner, R.U.B. BBQ (Righteous Urban Barbeque), www.rubbbq.net
· Fred Ford, Writer and Professional Speaker, fred@ourdailyfred.net
· Jennifer Goren, Director of Culinary Arts, The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, www.jccmanhattan.org/culinaryarts
· Naftali Hanau, CEO Grow and Behold Foods, www.growandbehold.com
· Chef Shaya Klechevsky, Chef & Owner of At Your Palate www.atyourpalate.com
· Elan Kornblum, “The Restaurant Guy”, President and Publisher of Great Kosher Restaurants Magazine, www.greatkosherrestaurants.com
· Mara Levi, Proprietor and Chef of Mara’s Homemade www.marashomemade.com, http://blog.atyourpalate.com
· Eva Pesantez, Executive Chef, Brother Jimmy’s BBQ, www.brotherjimmys.com
· Michael Silberman, Certified Judge, Kansas City Barbeque Society
· Bruce Soffer, Chef and Caterer, Chef’s Table Catering and Floral Design, www.chefstableltd.com
· Andrea Strong, author of The Strong Buzz website, www.thestrongbuzz.com
· Richard Wachtel, author of leading BBQ website, www.grillingwithrich.com
· Cantor Marcey Wagner, Elementary School Principal, Solomon Schechter Day School of Nassau County, www.ssdsnassau.org
· Steven Weinberger (a/k/a Fleish Gordon), www.FleishGordon.com and www.kosherblog.net

The Long Island Kosher BBQ Championship to be held at Temple Beth Torah in Westbury, New York on Sunday, June 10th, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. will be raising awareness of and proceeds for locally-based hunger relief charities including Long Island Cares, The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), Hatzilu, Rock Can Roll, M’yad L’Yad as well as the charitable activities of Temple Beth Torah. Open to all without charge, this event is modeled after and sanctioned by the ASBEE World Kosher BBQ Championship in Memphis, Tennessee. The day’s events include opening ceremonies led by local elected officials and a BBQ cooking contest featuring 18 teams from as far away as Miami and Atlanta who will be competing in categories including Best Brisket, Best Ribs, Best Beans, Most Original Team Name and Best Booth Decoration. Families and guests can enjoy a variety of food as well as children’s activities including an inflatable Obstacle Bounce, Velcro Wall and Tattoo Art. The event will also feature live music, games and contests ranging from hot dog and pickle eating contests to a basketball skills competition.

“We created the LI Kosher BBQ event to bring families and all those who appreciate good BBQ together to help end hunger in our communities,” said Marvin Rembo, the event’s organizer. “We are truly appreciative to be joined by such a diverse and distinguished group of culinary experts who all have volunteered their time for the cause. We are looking forward to a day full of both serious BBQ competition and family fun.”

Team registration is still open. The deadline for entry is May 4, 2012. For more information on entering a team or general information about the Long Island Kosher BBQ Championship and a list of the day’s activities, please visit www.likosherbbq.org

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WHAT: The Long Island Kosher BBQ Championship
WHERE: Temple Beth Torah, 243 Cantiague Rock Road, Westbury
WHEN: Sunday, June 10th, 2012 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ZEBRA FANS Please bring
a healthy non-perishable food donation to the show!

Enter a raffle to win a Meet and Greet with the band
and
A Guitar Autographed by ZEBRA (www.TheDoor.com)
Generously Donated by Steve Pisani’s GTR Store.com

What: Fans bring a healthy and nutritious non-perishable food donation to the show!
A list of most needed foods CAN be found at www.rockCANroll.org
Let’s band together and help our neighbours in need!

When: Friday, April 13, 2012 8p

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, Westbury, NY
www.TheTheatreAtWestbury.com

Many Thanks to our rock CAN roll brothers and sisters at WBAB www.wbab.com

The rock CAN roll organization is always looking for new collaborators, volunteers,
supporters and friends to help in this quest to beat hunger.

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A few words CAN go a long way...

We delivered 600+ food donations to a local emergency food pantry today! Nice! Thanks all…you rock!

If you would like to support this project, please contact rCr at info@rockCANroll.org

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Many thanks go out to Harlan,Michael, The AMAZING BANDS and SUNY Old Westbury! The end result of your support is that much needed food will be in the hands of men, women and children who need it! On their behalf, we thank you and your fans…you rock!

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Fitz and The Tantrums Team up to BEAT HUNGER

…”One meal ain’t enough for three is this the way its supposed to be….”
~ Fitz and the Tantrums, Mr. President ~

No, it’s not the way it’s
supposed to be…so here’s how YOU CAN help!

Many thanks to
Fitz And The Tantrums, their management, and The Music Hall of Williamsburg!
They are teaming up with rock CAN roll at their February 16 show!
Coming to the show? Bring a healthy and nutritious non-perishable food donation! A List of Most Needed Foods CAN be found here

With friends like this…we CAN beat hunger!

Please support rock CAN roll!

Saturday Night – The Four Tops and The Temptations

Sunday Evening – Miranda Cosgrove!!!

Coming out to either show? Please Bring 1 healthy and nutritious non-perishable food donation! rock CAN roll volunteers will be on site to collect the food and deliver into the hands of men, women and children that need it! Not sure what to bring? Click here for our List of Most Needed Foods

On behalf of those who will benefit from your support of our efforts, we thank you…you rock!

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