Chefs Steve Overlay of Sin City Smokers and Chef Lanny Chin of Clique Hospitality to go Head-to-Head in Just Add Water Street Cooking Competition
HENDERSON, NV (May 20, 2019) – Last Friday chef challenge heats up historic Water Street in Downtown Henderson, Friday, May 31. Attendees will enjoy street-side entertainment, food vendors, retail pop-ups, live music and more from 6-10 p.m. and have a chance to cheer on some of Las Vegas’s most adored, local chef talent vying to claim victory.
Situated on the main stage of the amphitheater of City Hall in Henderson, the chef challenge will consist of two area chefs who will be provided proteins furnished by Mikuni Harvest. They’ll then have to create two plates in less than 45 minutes. The two competitors set to go head-to-head are pitmaster and smokin’ grill mason Steve Overlay of Sin City Smokers versus Lanny Chin, recent competitor of the Food Network’s CHOPPED and Chef De Cuisine at Clique Hospitality. Headlining as host for this month’s chef challenge will be emcee TC Martin of Fox Sports Radio’s “TC Martin Show.”
What would a cooking competition be without a stellar lineup of local fixtures and culinary advocates that will have a front row seat to the action? Rounding out the judges’ table this month is Las Vegas Weekly and Vegas Inc. 2019 “40 Under 40” inductee Christina Ellis, Director of Marketing for Ellis Island Hotel & Brewery; joined by two other local Las Vegas influential figures.
In addition, Last Friday is sponsoring the nonprofit, Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation. This local organization consists of active fire department personnel who provide support to victims of fires and catastrophic events by raising funds to help more children attend season burn camps, receive counseling, and attend school reintegration programs. The Burn Foundation also collects toys for the disadvantaged children throughout The Valley, and have provided at least one toy to thousands of children in need during the holiday season.
Guests will be able to donate $1 for a chance at dunking a bachelor from the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation. If successful, the contestant will receive a complimentary donut.
Pop up dance performances will take place throughout the evening, featuring local groups including Strategic Dance Center Performance and Action Bros, as well as live music by saxophonist Diego Morales and Noyzeman.
There is no general admission to the Last Friday, JAWS and is free to the public. The community festival begins at 6 p.m., and the live chef challenge kicks off at 7 p.m. Last Friday was founded to resurrect and celebrate the community’s emerging arts footprint. Area sponsors include The City of Henderson and a few community-driven partners such as the Las Vegas Weekly, Findlay Las Vegas, Fiesta Henderson, and Lotus Broadcasting. To learn more about Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, www.theburnfoundation.org. To learn more about Just Add Water Street, visit www.justaddwaterstreet.com for more details.
ABOUT CITY OF HENDERSON
Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada’s second largest city with more than 302,000 residents. Henderson is a premier city, nationally recognized for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life and patriotic past. Recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America’s Best Cities (Business Week), one of the top six safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and a Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists), Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for all who choose to live, learn, work and play in Henderson… a place to call home.
ABOUT LAST FRIDAY, JUST ADD WATER STREET (JAWS)
Last Friday is a community-centric initiative to inspire an ongoing effort between all sectors of Henderson both private and public. Set to the backdrop of the historic Water Street District in the City of Henderson, this vision is for the betterment of sustainable community growth while giving back. To stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, visit www.justaddwaterstreet.com, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. #JAWSNV
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