Chefs invited to annual chowder contest

Building an impressive roster of restaurants for a competition not to be missed, the 27th Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off invites chefs from across the country and around the globe to put their secret clam, seafood, and creative chowder recipes to the test. The international competition will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center in Newport.

Open to regional and international chefs who work at restaurants, catering companies and institutional dining facilities, the spirited competition for bragging rights and over $10,000 in prizes and awards is a fun-filled day for the chowder creators as well as the tasters. In addition to an entrance fee of $300, the requirements to enter the competition are 120 gallons of chowder and an enthusiastic staff. Additional event information is available by contacting Mike Martin, festival director of the 27th Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off, at 846-1600, ext. 210. Applications can also be found on www.newportfestivals. com.