Arlington Chef to Represent State of Massachusetts at Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans

July 8, 2013 - PRLog -- (BOSTON, MA)— Executive Chef/Owner Paul Turano of Tryst Restaurant in Arlington, MA (and the soon to open “Cook” restaurant in Newton, MA), has been nominated by Governor Deval Patrick to represent the state of Massachusetts at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 3rd, 2013.

The Great American Seafood Cook-Off is one of the nation’s most prestigious seafood competitions showcasing domestic, sustainable seafood featuring acclaimed chefs from across the country. Chefs are asked to create unique dishes and flavor combinations with domestic seafood that is native to their home states and representative of their region. Hosted in New Orleans, Louisiana, one of the most renowned cities for all things gourmet, the event is sponsored by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board.

“It’s such an honor to represent Massachusetts in this competition,” said Chef Paul Turano.  

This will be the first time Massachusetts is represented at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off.

The Great American Seafood Cook-Off takes place at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, in Hall J, alongside the Louisiana Restaurant Association Food Service Expo on August 3rd, 2013. For more information visit http://www.greatamericanseafoodcookoff.com/

About Chef/Owner Paul Turano : Chef/Owner Paul Turano runs the highly successful Tryst Restaurant in Arlington, MA (opened in 2004). His newest restaurant “Cook” is slated to open in August 2013 in Newton, MA. Chef Paul Turano, received his degree in Culinary Arts from Newbury College in 1995, currently resides in the Greater Boston area and is married with two children.