Heath Johnson, Chef d’Cuisine is heading to New Orleans to compete in The Great American Seafood Cook Off on August 6th.  Now in its eighth year, it has featured many celebrity chefs as well as some up and coming, rising star chefs.  The event emphasizes the importance of cooking with domestic seafood and encourages the support of American fisherman and local economies.

Heath was asked to compete after his Gold Medal win in the Mississippi Seafood Cook Off earlier this summer.  With the State gold behind him, he follows John Currence’s footsteps as winner of the 2008 Great American Seafood Cook Off.  Best of luck Heath!

The Great American Seafood Cook Off will take place on Saturday, August 6th at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans during the Louisiana Foodservice Expo.   The Cook-Off is open to the public and tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.  Opening ceremonies begin at 11:30 a.m. and closing ceremonies will be at 4 p.m.  Participating chefs will create unique dishes with domestic seafood, and utilize fish that’s native to their home state.

For more informaiton on The Great American Seafood Cook Off, visit their site.