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Summer's Hottest Culinary Collab: Top Chef Alum Eric Adjepong Creates Exclusive Recipes for Popular West-African Line AYO Foods

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

To celebrate the return of dinner parties, cookouts and everything in between, the popular line of West-African cuisine has partnered with Top Chef alum Chef Eric Adjepong to introduce two new recipes - Waakye (Beans and Rice) and Chicken Yassa to the AYO family.

Key Points: 
  • To celebrate the return of dinner parties, cookouts and everything in between, the popular line of West-African cuisine has partnered with Top Chef alum Chef Eric Adjepong to introduce two new recipes - Waakye (Beans and Rice) and Chicken Yassa to the AYO family.
  • Chef Eric Adjepong is the perfect partner for AYO's inaugural recipe collaboration given their shared love for the rich culture and flavors of West Africa.
  • One of the most acclaimed finalists in Top Chef history, Chef Adjepong draws from his Ghanian heritage to create memorable dishes that are bold, creative and comforting.
  • AYO Foods has quickly built a loyal following and a mouthwatering reputation for its line of delicious, West-African dishes inspired by generational family recipes.

Final Four "Top Chef" Contestants Create Tillamook "Cheese Five Ways" Dishes During Elimination Challenge at Oregon's Iconic Tillamook Creamery

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Monday, June 21, 2021

The full offering of Tillamook products sold at the Creamery were also made available to the cheftestants to plus-up their dishes.

Key Points: 
  • The full offering of Tillamook products sold at the Creamery were also made available to the cheftestants to plus-up their dishes.
  • His dish included the following Tillamook products: Cheddar Cheese Curds, Extra Sharp Aged Cheddar, Smoked Medium Cheddar, and Medium Cheddar.
  • Tillamook Creamery Executive Chef Josh Archibald joined judges Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and "Top Chef" alum Dale Talde at the judges' table for the challenge.
  • During the season, cheftestants have taken on challenges at some of Oregon's most identifiable and picturesque locations with the Elimination Challenge at the Tillamook Creamery being no exception.

The Chefs’ Warehouse Expands Allen Brothers Brand to Northern California

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Friday, February 5, 2021

Allen Brothers is our premier fine meat and seafood brand, coveted by some of the best chefs in the country, said Christopher Pappas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. We are excited to offer Allen Brothers The Great Steakhouse Steaks & Worlds Finest Seafood brand in Northern California.

Key Points: 
  • Allen Brothers is our premier fine meat and seafood brand, coveted by some of the best chefs in the country, said Christopher Pappas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. We are excited to offer Allen Brothers The Great Steakhouse Steaks & Worlds Finest Seafood brand in Northern California.
  • Allen Brothers selection, master butchering and aging methods are the best in the industry.
  • Allen Brothers was founded in 1893 in the original Union Stockyard of Chicago and since then has been committed to the exacting standards of Americas top chefs.
  • Transitioning to the Allen Brothers brand in Northern California adds real horsepower to our growth in the region, said Harris Heckelman, EVP of Center of The Plate for The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. We are excited to introduce many of the same world-class products Allen Brothers is known for in Chicago, New York, South Florida and other top culinary markets around the country.