He hopes his Caribbean and Asian fusion cooking will wow the celebrity judges on season 2 of Food Networks BBQ Brawl.<\/p>\n
Chef Max Hardy is one of the 12 chefs from around the country competing on the show which premieres on Monday, June 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n
Chef Hardy is the head chef and owner of COOP Detroit, a part of the Detroit Shipping Co. The restaurant is a Caribbean and Asian fusion grilled chicken concept. Chef Hardy says he gets his passion for cooking from both of his parents.<\/p>\n
My mom, being from the Bahamas, food was always essential for us doing events and cooking on weekends and holidays and my dad was a weekend barbecue warrior. I do barbecue at my restaurant, but its more of a pastime for me. Chef Hardy told MLive. Im going to bring out a wide range of my cooking style on the show, but my Caribbean side is always going to come out.<\/p>\n
BBQ Brawl is hosted by celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon. However, theres a new twist in store for this season as they are joined by a third coach, Eddie Jackson. The three will mentor and coach the 12 contestants as they are broken into three teams with various challenges each episode.<\/p>\n
A panel of celebrity judges will then decide which team was the least successful each episode with one competitor being eliminated.<\/p>\n
Meantime, if you head to COOP Detroit, Chef Hardy recommends a few of his signature flavors.<\/p>\n
The jerk wings are amazing. Were known for those the most. I make them with a guava barbecue sauce. I would try the Caribbean corn. Its loaded up with cilantro aioli, queso fresco, toasted coconut and bacon crumbles. The jerk ribs are my all-time favorite. Thats what I love the most.<\/p>\n
Again, you can watch Chef Hardy on BBQ Brawl on the Food Network. Season 2 premieres on Monday, June 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET\/PT. The winner earns the title of Master of Cue and receives a starring role in a Food Network series.<\/p>\n
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