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Sushi Yoshi Chinese Gourmet Hibachi Steakhouse in Lake George Village.

Sushi Yoshi Chinese Gourmet Hibachi Steakhouse in Lake George will be transformed into “Kitchen Stadium” at the end of the month as teams from across the region battle it out to see who will be “IRON CHEF LAKE GEORGE.”

And even though Alton Brown probably won’t be there as commentator, the Lake George Association is fielding a team to compete in the Fourth Annual Iron Chef benefit event. The Lake George Association will also be the event’s beneficiary.

The charity event on Tuesday, June 23, starts at 8 pm at the restaurant, which is located south of Lake George Village at 1818 Route 9, Lake George. The restaurant will be open during the contest for Chinese dishes, sushi and cocktails, but because competitors will be using the Hibachi tables, patrons won’t be able to order from there.

During the evening, staff from Sushi Yoshi will be selling raffle tickets for the chance to win prizes donated by local and regional businesses. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the Lake George Association to benefit their Lake Protection programs and projects. The LGA team includes two members of the Lake George Association Board of Directors:

Carla Burhoe and Jim Casaccio – and LGA Executive Director Walt Lender.

Carla Burhoe and her husband, Tom, own Canoe Island Lodge in Diamond Point. Jim Casaccio is a salesman with Premier Properties who lives in Bolton Landing with his wife, Tenée.

“We’re going to have a great time at the hibachi table together,” said Lender. “Both board members bring culinary experience that will keep us in the running throughout the competition.”

Casaccio has a lifelong personal interest in cooking and very strong culinary skills, and is known in the community for preparing great gourmet meals. Burhoe has been in the hospitality business for her whole life and is noted for the amazing barbecues she hosts on Canoe Island for her guests.

Lender enjoys cooking (because he enjoys eating, he says) and his recipe book includes everything from macaroni and cheese to chateaubriand. He especially enjoys cooking for family and friends when they arrive for visits to his house on the Lake. Much of the evening will unfold as it does on the popular TV show. But unlike on the show, the famed Secret Ingredient has already been unveiled – and at the Sushi Yoshi event it is actually two ingredients:

• 1800 Coconut Tequila: The liquor is double-distilled 1800® Silver Tequila infused with natural, ripe coconut flavor, and

• Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum: The liquor is made with all-natural spices and flavors, with a taste that is characterized by top notes of vanilla and cinnamon.

Like on the TV show, the ingredients must be incorporated into the dish – or be used as a complimentary cocktail.

The contest rules also state that the food being prepared for judging must be prepared on the hibachi grill – there will be no stove top or oven available. The LGA encourages their friends to come to the event that night and root for the LGA team!