(NAPSA)—Mostpeople have a near- by restaurant wherethe food and atmosphere evoke a great sense of hometown, pride. Now you canhelp shinethe spotlight on your favorite treasure andin the process give it a chance to earn a nice cash prize, donate to charity and get a specialvisit from celebrity chef Amanda Freitag. ‘That's because the Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest celebrates the one-of-a-kind dishes that small, independent and often family-run restaurantsserve up every day, not to mention. the special role these restaurants play within their communities. General Mills Foodservice, which supplies restaurants with high-quality products to help make thefavorite dishes their customerslove, created the contest to showcase independent restaurant owners who don't often geta lot of recognition. “They are truly unsung heroes. By serving food weloveto eat in a welcoming environment, these neighborhood restaurants and diners are often the backdrop for manyoflife's important moments andserveas a special gather- ingplace in our communities? said Aly- ca Judge, senior marketing managerfor General Mills Foodservice. Celebrity chef AmandaFreitag will visit the winnerof a professional cooking contest. lect $15,000 and the Second Place Recipe Winnerwill receive $10,000. Three honorable mentions will be awarded $1,000: $500 for themselves and $500 to share witha localcharity. ‘The top three Recipe Winners will travel to Minneapolis in June for the Grand Prize Winner announcement. Help Spread the Word While the contestis for independent, family dining or neighborhood restau- Through the contest, restaurants havethe opportunity togetnationalrecognition for their specialty dishes that reflect their local flavor and the chance to win a Grand Prize package worth know...you may play a handin help- charity. In addition,Freitag of Food Net- as well as somefunds for a community $50,000, including $10,000to share with work’“Chopped”will visit the Grand Prize Winner's restaurant this summer to meet with staff and customers. The Contest Details contest, accepting entries through Feb. 28, 2017, is open to food- service operators, chefs and line cooks who develop or prepare recipes for items served at independent, commercial restaurants. Entrants may submit their favorite original breakfast, entre or dessert recipe using at least one ingredient from General Mills Foodservice’ participating brands. In addition to the Grand Prize Winner, a First Place Recipe Winnerwill col- rants, anyone can encouragehis or her favorite eating spot to enter. You never ing it get somewell-deservedattention charity. Here's how to get yourfavorite localrestaurantin on the action. Tell it about the Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest and encourage the restaurateurs to visit www.Neigh borhoodtoNation.com. Visit the Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest Facebook page (www. facebook.com/NeighborhoodToNation) and share the page with your favorite restaurant. Learn More ‘The official rules are online at www. NeighborhoodtoNation.com. In addi- tion, restaurants can contact a General Mills Foodservice sales representative or call (800) 215-6120 for more information.
