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St. Louis Chefs Compete In Mango Taste-Off as Part of National Tour
ST. LOUIS – The Mango Hometown Tour is coming to St. Louis on Fri., May 6, from 3:30- 5:00 p.m. as Chef Josh Galliano of Monarch and Chef Nick Miller of Harvest compete in the Mango Hometown Tour, hosted by the National Mango Board.
The chefs will compete to create a recipe that captures the essence of New American cuisine. Galliano of Monarch combines unique cooking techniques and flavors to create a modern-take on American cuisine. At his restaurant, Harvest, Miller emphasizes the use of seasonal products to create delectable dishes.
WHO: Chef Josh Galliano of Monarch and Chef Nick Miller of Harvest
WHAT: Mango Hometown Tour Taste-Off
WHEN: Fri., May 6, from 3:30-5 p.m.
WHERE: Monarch, 7401 Manchester Rd., Saint Louis, Mo. 63143
COST: Free to the public, but Guests must reserve their spot at http://mangostl.eventbrite.com/.
The National Mango Board and Schnucks will also have additional mango treats and surprises along the way.
For additional information on the Mango Hometown Tour including dates, location information, event highlights, photos and videos, visit www.mango.org/hometowntour.
About National Mango Board
The National Mango Board is a national promotion and research organization, which is supported by assessments from both domestic and imported mangos. The board was designed to drive awareness and consumption of fresh mangos in the U.S. One cup of mango is only 100 calories, an excellent source of vitamins A and C, a good source of fiber and an amazing source of tropical flavor.
Mango availability per capita has quadrupled since 1990 to an estimated 2.24 pounds per year in 2010. Mango import volume for 2010 was 770 million pounds. Learn more at www.mango.org.
About Schnucks
Founded in St. Louis in 1939, Schnuck Markets, Inc. operates 105 stores (including five Logli stores) and 101 in-store pharmacies in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Tennessee and Mississippi.
