2008 Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Finalist, Chef Pete Murphy from the Historic Russell House in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

Boothbay Harbor, ME, June 19, 2008 --(PR.com)-- It may have been Friday the 13th, and if you are the superstitious type you may have approached the day with trepidation, but a morning email from the Maine Lobster Promotion Council had Chef Pete Murphy beaming with smiles and excitement. He was chosen as one of 5 finalists who will compete for the acclaimed title of “Maine Lobster Chef of the Year.”

“I am thrilled to be chosen as a finalist and it is a great opportunity to highlight Maine’s succulent lobster, “according to Murphy. “Maine’s has an amazing pool of culinary talent, so to be chosen to participate is a personal and career achievement. I am looking forward to the final competition on July 22nd at the Blaine House in Augusta.”

The competition co-sponsored by the Maine Lobster Promotion Council and Maine Food & Lifestyle Magazine include awards for “Best Overall,” “People’s Choice” and a “Maine Lobster Emerging Talent Award.” The winner not only receives an exclusive feature in Maine Food and Lifestyle Magazine and coverage on the Maine Lobster Promotion Council website www.lobsterfrommaine.com, they will represent the State of Maine at the Great American Seafood Cook-off taking place August 2-3rd in New Orleans.

The Compass Rose Events & Catering Group based in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, is a privately owned enterprise that owns and operates the Historic Russell House Restaurant, Newagen Seaside Inn, Lawnmere Inn, True North Events, Atlantic Events, Coastal Events, Southern Star Events and Pacific Events. For more information, visit www.historicrussellhouse.com, www.NewagenInn.com, www.lawnmereinn.com, www.truenorthevents.net, www.atlanticeac.com, www.coastaleac.com, www.southernstareac.com and www.pacificeac.com

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