We’re back for the second year for a Seafood Throwdown at the New Hampshire Fish & Lobster Festival, therewise known as the Fishtival, this event debuted in 2009 and is a special collaboration between a variety of community organizations to support the local fishing industry. This year’s Seafood Throwdown at the Fishtival is happening with support from Portsmouth Farmers’ Market.

We’re back for the second year for a Seafood Throwdown at the New Hampshire Fish & Lobster Festival, therewise known as the Fishtival, this event debuted in 2009 and is a special collaboration between a variety of community organizations to support the local fishing industry. This year’s Seafood Throwdown at the Fishtival is happening with support from Portsmouth Farmers’ Market.

Participating in this year’s Seafood Throwdown will be returning winner Alec Maxon, a chef and commercial fisherman vs. Susan Tuveson of Cacao Chocolates in Kittery. Will we have some chocolate covered seafood? Hmmm…

The emcee for the event will be Evan Mallet, chef and owner of Black Trumpet Bistro in Portsmouth. Judging the Seafood Throwdown will be John Borden, a commercial fisherman, Tom Ferrini, Mayor of Portsmouth, and cookbook author Jean Kerr.

The secret seafood will be revealed to the chefs at 11:20. They will then be driven to the Portsmouth Farmers’ Market to shop for their ingredients. The cooking will begin at noon when the chefs retrun from their shopping spree.

Join us again this year for a Seafood Throwdown during this day long event. More details coming soon, so check back to find out who the chefs, judges and others involved will be.

For more information on the Fishtival, please visit their website.