Tonight on Food Network, the TV show Chopped will feature two spectacular chefs.

Laercio Chamon Jr. aka Junior, executive chef at Zoe in Little Silver, NJ and Lauren Van Liew, chef and owner of Chef Covas Catering in Red Bank, NJ are just two of the contestants facing off over picnic baskets filled with who-knows-what ingredients.

Having the pleasure of interviewing and writing about both chefs recently, (click on their names and you can learn more about them) it is my pleasure to tell you that they are both not only fantastic chefs but also friends of mine.

I am beyond excited to see just how competitive these two professionals can be. Watch with me tonight at 10:00 pm (9:00 pm central) on the Food Network.

If you are local to Red Bank, Jamian’s Food and Drink will be airing the show for those who want to stop in and watch with us.