The Cook-Offs

Presented by the Metro Hartford Alliance and the Hartford Chamber of Commerce

Get ready for an exciting new experience at Hartford Taste — the Hartford Celebrity Cook-Offs! These lively, interactive events are where culinary creativity meets community pride, all in the heart of Downtown Hartford.

We encourage you to bring your team, friends and family and soak in the festive atmosphere.

FRI, JUNE 5

1:15 - 2:15 pm
BUSINESS Cook-Off
with guest “Chefs” Keith Grant Hartford HealthCare, Michael Weinstock M&T Bank, Matthew Bannister PeoplesBank, Alan Lazowski, LAZ Parking
and Emcee and Judge, Game Day Connor Geary, Judges David Griggs MetroHartford Alliance and Mayor Connor Martin City of East Hartford

INFLUENCER Cook-Off
with guest “Chefs”@jusperezplay,@therunningfoodie,@foodofct& @itsmimigonzalez
featuring Emcee & Judge Jeannette Dardenne @eatinconncticutJudges, David Mittman Mitty's Food; Kevin Kenny, NAI Lexington Commercial

SAT, JUNE 6

1:15 - 2:15 pm
LEGAL Cook-Off
with guest “Chefs” Brooke Goff Goff Law Group, Dan Schwartz Shipman & Goodwin & John Haymond Haymond Law Firm
and Emcee & Judge Brian Shactman, WTIC & WFSB; Judges Ellie Doyle @ReheatedCoffeeClub, Hartford Steam Boiler

3:45 - 4:45 pm
NACHO Cook-Off
with guest “Chefs” Phil B (Wood n Tap), Jamie M (Bears) & Jacob Rodriques (Puerta Vallarta)
and Emcee & Judge Alex P. Taylor; Judges Martha Lucas Severance Foods, Jeannette Dardenne, @eatinconnecticut

SUN, JUNE 7

1:15 - 2:15 pm
COMMUNITY Cook-Off
with guest “Chefs” Jay Williams Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, Scott Dolch Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association & Jason Jakubowski Connecticut Foodshare

These events are part of Hartford Taste’s newest experiential offerings — designed to bring people together in fun, flavorful ways. Thank you to our partners at the Metro Hartford Alliance and the Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Building Community One Bite at a Time