Local Chef Marco Barrila of Insatiable Eats Catering and Shinnecock Lobster Factory is in the running to win the Favorite Chef contest.
Chefs from around the world are invited to compete in an online competition to be named the worlds “Favorite Chef.” The winner receives $50,000 and is announced in a two-page advertising spread in Bon Appétit.
On the event page, Chef Barrila shares that “Food is my LIFE! For these reasons, food brings happiness to people. It’s a way to share the love with others. I was given the innate ability to unite with my talent through Modern World Cuisine! In these perilous times, I would like to bring happiness in people’s homes. I have been cooking since childhood in Sicily. I come from a family of bakers, butchers and chefs. I moved to America at age 22 to start cooking in high profile restaurants in New York City.”
When asked what he would do with the $50,000, he stated, “This money would help build a meal distribution kitchen for Citizens 4 Humanity that provides prepared meals to families and seniors in crisis. C4H is an all volunteer grass roots organization of ‘people helping people’ with a focus on single moms. My wife was raised by a single mom of six, so this cause is very close to our hearts. C4H currently feeds hundreds in the community through donated church kitchens. Having our own kitchen would enable us to fully use and expand our efforts.”
Site visitors can vote for free here. There is also an option to select the Hero Vote for a minimum of $10, which benefits Feeding America.