Chef Vinny Tardo
Hey, I'm a poet and etc., etc. After a season of many Nashviliians appearing on Chopped, (
not even counting ex-Vanderbilt football coach Herb Hand's unsuccessful attempt to anchor down), there are two more local notables appearing in consecutive episodes starting with tonight's show.
Saffire executive chef Vinny Tardo is going to be featured as a contestant tonight (Tuesday, June 24) at 9 p.m. CDT. The episode is called "Swai Not?" and is described as:
"Falafel mix and date paste are among the mandatory ingredients in the appetizer round. Also: A fish proves puzzling for the competing chefs; and there is hesitation about transforming a cookie."
Next week on July 1, Sloco chef Jeremy Barlow will compete in an episode titled "Short and Sweetbreads" featuring:
Sweetbreads and a strong spice blend show up in the first two rounds. For dessert, the final two chefs serve dishes that are chocolaty, salty and fruity.
From chefs to coaches to a fireman, only one Nashvillian, Kristen Gregory of Firefly Grille, has brought home the grand prize from these multiple episodes. Hopefully either Tardo or Barlow can improve our average!
