Chef Bobby Flay challenges Chef Drew Tomorrow in Keyport!

CHEF BOBBY FLAY CHALLENGED TO VOODOO SHRIMP THROWDOWN-STYLE COOKOFF WITH KEYPORT CHEF ANDREW ARANEO

Celebrity chef and Food Network star Bobby Flay will challenge James Beard nominated Chef Andrew Araneo of Drew’s Bayshore Bistro in Keyport, New Jersey to a Voodoo Shrimp Throwdown-style cook-off. The informal Throwdown is co-hosted by Stronger than the Storm and by The Keyport Bayfront Business Cooperative.

Flay, beloved for his skills at the grill, will be challenged to recreate Drew’s Bayshore Bistro’s signature Voodoo Shrimp dish, featuring Gulf Shrimp in a spicy Worcestershire cream sauce served over jalapeno corn bread.

“I am looking forward to a Throwdown with an outstanding chef at a superior establishment, but am also excited to help spread the word that the Jersey Shore is back in business and open for the summer!” said Bobby Flay.

Open to the public, the cook-off will take place in an outdoor beachside kitchen, in front of approximately 400 fans on Thursday, June 27

Celebrity judges including Gloria Gaynor, Darryl Dawkins and James Oseland will taste the creations and determine a favorite.

Keyport is a 1.5 square mile town that is the Gateway to the Jersey Shore, and is home to 28 eateries, 25 of which were destroyed or washed away during Superstorm Sandy, including Drew’s Bayshore Bistro. All but two of the closed businesses have reopened. Chef Drew Araneo was forced to relocate and rebuild after the Superstorm dumped more than five feet of water into the restaurant. With no flood insurance, Drew’s was reliant upon the goodwill of the surrounding community.

“The resilience that the community showed is proof that we are Stronger than the Storm,” said Araneo.

“We are thrilled to have Chef Bobby Flay come down the shore and pay tribute to the strength and resilience of New Jerseyans.”