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Nov. 6

‘FISH HOUSE LIVE' EPISODE 4: SEE CELEBRITY CHEFS BATTLE IN SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD SMACKDOWN

“Fish House Live" showcases badass chef competitors as they take on an epic head-to-head challenge for their social media fans.

On November 6th, Taste Network hosted the fifth edition of Fish House Live; a virtual culinary competition on Maxim’s Facebook Live. The event showcased four badass competitors in an epic head-to-head challenge at The Pantry & Provisions in Atlanta, Georgia. Respected chefs from Charleston and Miami prepared sustainable seafood dishes while two notable barkeeps prepared Fish House Punch with Buffalo Trace and Wheatley Vodka. The world famous DJ Lord of Pubic Enemy performed in front of a global audience while guests, judges and at-home voyeurs took advantage of Instagramming Live with the talent. To see a recap of this event and videos from previous events click here.

For the fifth voyage, chef Xavier Torres of Bae Korean Grill (Miami) and chef and fish butcher Shaun Brian of Cuda Co. Seafood Market (Charleston) presented dishes that celebrated marine stewardship and responsible aquaculture. Each chef presented three raw dishes (crudo / poke / tartare / ceviche) and participated in a discussion about sustainable fish from Pacifico Aquaculture and Kvaroy Arctic, two companies committed to serving safer seafood to consumers worldwide while building communities at home.

Additionally, two industry-respected beverage creators competed with a historic elixir called Fish House Punch. Barkeep will take guests and judges on a journey with their own creation rightfully made with Wheatley Vodka or Buffalo Trace Bourbon. They compete for a Fish House Punch trophy, a 5L Buffalo Trace Barrel and invitation to the Fish House Punch Finale on December 6th in Atlanta. Friends at home can enter to win $500 and a trip to Buffalo Trace Distillery by entering a virtual punch competition (https://fishhouse.live/artquarium) with Wheatley Vodka.

Two industry-respected beverage creators competed with a historic elixir called Fish House Punch. Natalie Barton (Atlanta) featured Buffalo Trace Bourbon while Jamie Helms of Lazy Susan Tapas (Macon) took judges on a journey with his creation rightfully made with Wheatley Vodka. Each punched it out for the Fish House Punch trophy, a 5L Buffalo Trace Barrel and invitation to the Fish House Punch Finale on December 6th in Atlanta.

Winner Chef Xavier Torres of Bae Korean Grill landed the food competition and prizes including the “Golden Fish” trophy alongside a stunning Cucina Technica 4" Thick Hard Maple Top “Fish Cart” from John Boos Co. A culinary highlight of the night voyage was Chef Xavier’s Pacifico Aquaculture Striped Bass and Kvaroy Arctic Salmon Tiradito with Jalapeno Sauce and variations of textures. Chef Shaun Brian equally had amazing dishes, a favorite of the judges was his Pacifico Striped Bass Ceviche with Avocado mousse, cilantro, sofrito, sazon oil, baby green banana chips and starfruit.

Winner Barkeep Jamie Helms stopped the show with his Fish House Punch named “Guns & Ships” prepared with Wheatley. Fish House Punch could quite possibly be the oldest surviving colonial American beverage, first written about in 1744 and was possibly invented two decades earlier. Get Jamie’s full punch recipe below. 

“Guns & Ships” Fish House Punch

25oz Wheatley Vodka
24oz Dark Rum (Khakis Down)
16oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
16oz fresh-squeezed pineapple juice
3 cans of Long Drink
12oz Crème de Noyaux
Splash of Hibiscus Syrup for color
Garnish with Smoking Rosemary

Fish House is an exclusive experience for only 8-12 guests typically booked as a complete party. Please email us for availability.