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FAIRWAY FIREFIGHTERS FOOD FACE OFF
TEAMS OF “BRAVEST” TO COMPETE IN FAIRWAY FIREFIGHTERS FOOD FACE-OFF AT FAIRWAY MARKET IN STAMFORD, CT ON SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2013
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(Stamford, CT) July 8, 2013 –Connecticut’s bravest will put down their axes, hoses and ladders and grab barbecue tongs, spatulas and basting brushes when they compete in The Third Annual Fairway Firefighters Food Face-Off, a grilling “throwdown” that pits several of Fairfield County’s firehouses against one another to prove which one’s barbecue is best on Saturday, July 13 at noon in the parking lot behind Fairway Market’s Stamford store at 699 Canal Street. (RAIN OR SHINE).
The winning firehouse will receive bragging rights as the best grillers in Fairfield County and a $500 gift card to the store. More importantly, the first place firehouse will select the charity of its choice to benefit from a Fairway Market “Shopping Night,” in which 25 % of sales will go to that charity.
Participating firehouses are returning champs Cos Cob, Noroton Heights, Westport, and Belltown. Using food donated by Fairway, they will compete to cook their tastiest ribs, burgers, chicken or vegetable skewers. All grillers must include a secret ingredient in their burgers which will be announced right before the contest begins.
The distinguished judges for the Face-Off are: Lou Gorfain of CT Bites, TJ Buzzeo of the Stamford Daily Voice, JR Reiss of Streets of Stamford and Dennis Bland, Fairway Market’s meat expert.
Fairway has a long-standing commitment to firefighters and continues to support these brave men and women with firehouse shopping discounts and unique community events at each of its 12 locations.
“Firefighters are famous for being terrific cooks and are justifiably proud of the firehouse cuisine they create,” said Bill Sanford, president of Fairway Market. “We really enjoy shining the spotlight on them and their grilling expertise and giving the community a chance to meet and greet these local heroes. Plus, it is all done for a good cause, making the event so meaningful and important.”
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