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NOTEWORTHY The contestants on the newest Halloween Wars. Jonathan Elias is Back on the Food Network Jonathan Elias, “The Pastry Guru,” returns to the Food Network for a new season of “Halloween Wars.” The new season premiered on September 22 at 9:00 p.m. on the Food Network with host Jonathan Bennett, who takes scary to a whole new level as he celebrates the most iconic and classic Halloween characters of all time – the monsters! Alongside judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeria, Jonathan challenges eight teams of the best cake, sugar and pumpkin artists in the world to create mind-blowing monster-themed displays complete with mouthwatering treats. And for the first time ever, each team this season is captained by a former Halloween Wars champion. In the end, only Chaldean Cousins Make Waves at Màre Mediterranean in Birmingham Recently purchased by Chaldean cousins Paulina Faranso and Yousif “Joe” Kakos, Màre Mediterranean in Birmingham’s lunch menu offers an array of enticing, appealingly priced offerings, including burgers, sandwiches, salads and pizzas, as well as favorites like fettuccine alfredo, grilled salmon and steak frites. Hours recently expanded to 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily, and they are open until 11 on Friday and Saturday. The Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar, located at 115 Willits Street, is offering an updated, more attractively priced menu, with many popular items remaining, including branzino, NEAR PERFECT PHOTOS one team walks away with the championship and its ,000 grand prize. Each team was charged with capturing the essence of iconic and classic Halloween monsters with mouthwatering treats made to impress. In the end, one team is left standing to walk away with the “Halloween Wars” championship. Elias, whose team lobster, orate, and other fresh fish delivered daily – even on Sundays. A vibrant, new energy can already be felt at Màre, with exciting changes just around the corner. Faranso and Kakos also have plans underway to revamp the 6,900 sq. ft. space with a fresh concept under a new name, to be announced later this fall. In the meantime, Màre remains open with a renewed focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients and scratch-made dishes. name is Shriek Squad, is also featured on “Road to Halloween Wars,” which aired at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22. This show explored how the Halloween Wars contestants were cast. Subsequent episodes in which the remaining contestants face off are scheduled for September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, and October 27. Cousins and partners Paulina Faranso and Joe Kakos. PHOTO BY KIM RAFF PHOTO BY WOOBENZ DERIVEAU/BENZOBEE 10 CHALDEAN NEWS OCTOBER 2024
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