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IRON CHEF BARRIE
Support The Busby Centre on Sunday, June 23, with an exclusive opportunity to participate in an Iron Chef event presented by McFinn's Traditional Irish Pub and sponsored by Pure Country 106, Bounce 104 and CTV News Barrie.
Get your pallets ready.
You'll have your say as three top chefs square off in an Iron Chef competition, all while raising money to support The Busby Centre, which provides critical support and care for vulnerable members of our community.
The competition will be hosted by CTV News anchors Dana Roberts & Sarah Freemark and Pure Country 106 Afternoon Drive host Stan Musial.
There will also be a panel of celebrity judges helping you pick the best appetizer, main course, and dessert as all chefs compete for a cash prize and the coveted title of Iron Chef Barrie.
MEET THE CHEFS
Gabriela Morais
Gabby moved to Canada from Brazil in 2019, where she attended Culinary Arts at Georgian College.
Since then, she has worked at top restaurants in Barrie, including Urban Dish, as a sous chef at Avenue Friday Harbour and head chef at McFinn's.
Gabby brings a Brazilian flare to her well-thought-out dishes.
Michael Saunders
Mike is a talented Red Seal Chef with over 20 years of experience in the Barrie fine dining scene.
He is a Georgian College Culinary graduate.
Mike's favourite cuisine to cook is south east Asian, Thai and Indian.
Amanda St. Amant
Amanda is a Red Seal Certified and Georgian College Culinary graduate.
She has been honing her culinary skills under renowned Chef Jim Garraway.
Amanda currently runs Parkside's Corner Market, where she prepares delicious chef-quality meals to enjoy at home.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
"We are so thrilled to participate in such a fantastic event. Iron Chef is not just about showcasing McFinn's and our local culinary talent; it's about bringing our community together, creating awareness, and educating others about the services we provide for our unhoused neighbours during a housing crisis.
The funds raised will directly support and encase the vital services we provide to those experiencing houselessness in our community in Busby's permanent collaborative location at 88 and 90 Mulcaster Street.
Every dollar raised will help support The Busby Centre by providing enhanced services, from our Street Outreach to Emergency Shelter to Supportive Housing for those who need it most. As well as, supports our partner organization to access space at our location to provide their vital services and initiatives. Together, through this event, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of our unhoused neighbours because Everybody Is Somebody."
Sara Peddle | The Busby Centre Executive Director
"I love being able to support those in need, and what a fun way for me to be able to do so by helping host this Iron Chef competition for The Busby Centre. The chefs are super talented, and I can't wait to see and taste what they come up with."
Amanda Rider | McFinn’s Tradition Irish Pub Top Chef
"Bounce 104.1 and Pure Country 106 are ecstatic to be part of Iron Chef In Support of the Busby Center event at McFinn's Traditional Irish Pub. The Busby Center does incredible work in difficult times in the Barrie Community and we are excited to support them in supporting the community. We can't wait to see what all the incredible chefs come up with at McFinn's on June 23rd!
Josh Duncan | Program Director, Pure Country 106, Bounce 104.1
"Community is in our mandate at CTV News Barrie. Working with our radio partners at Bounce 104 and Pure Country 106 to help us support those members in our community through The Busby Centre that need a helping hand is a simple way you can help make a difference."
Justin Rydell | CTV News Acting News Director
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