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The Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County: Thurs, June 5, in Norwalk

Who serves the best meatballs in Fairfield County? Find out Thursday night, June 5, in Norwalk.

The first-ever Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County features meaty competition among Fairfield County restaurants.

Featuring a variety of scrumptious meatballs from 10 area chefs, the competition will take place on June 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Factory Underground, located at 16 Isaac St. in Norwalk.

Hosted by Savor Productions, the Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County will be donating a portion of the net proceeds to Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of CT.

Chefs will face off in a friendly ball-bout where they will prepare their unique spin on the classic meatball as well as one savory side dish.

Competing challengers include Bar Sugo, Bobby Q’s, Craft Butchery, David’s Soundview Catering, Have a Ball, Match, Meatball & Co., The Local Meatball, The Spread and Strada 18.

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This competition will be judged by none other than … event attendees! The Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County guests will have the opportunity to taste each restaurant’s balls and place their votes for the “Best (Meat)Ball” in town.

The winning chef/restaurant is awarded $500 and takes home the prize for 2014’s Best Balls.

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Guests will quench their thirst with Two Roads Brewery as well as Perrier, San Pellegrino sodas and Resource water to stay hydrated.

Pet Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) of CT is a Norwalk-based nonprofit shelter dedicated to rescuing homeless animals and placing them in loving new homes for over 50 years.

Tickets to the inaugural Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County are limited. Entry into the event is $60 per person and includes all the balls you can eat and beverages to quench your thirst. All tickets are available for purchase by visiting meatballchallenge.com.

Depending on availability, tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information about the Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County, visit meatballchallenge.com, and definitely like the “Meatball Challenge of Fairfield County” on Facebook for the latest and greatest news.







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