Get Your Grill On for a Sizzle Showdown At A Macy's Near You!

Let the Sizzle Showdown begin!

Ready to Get your Grill On?  Macy's is looking for America's Greatest Grilling Guru! (#GrillingGuru)

Don't miss the Sizzle Showdown, where three semi-finalists will compete for the chance to be crowned the Grilling Guru. The celebrity Culinary Council Chef will pick the winner live, who will go on to complete in New York City at the Sizzle Showdown. The Grilling Guru winner receives $10,000 and a trip to the 2015 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks!

You can get in on the Sizzle Showdown Fun! Because the qualifying events are coming to select Macy's Stores across the country! One might be near you!

Yes, that's right! Macy’s Grilling Guru events may be coming to a store near you!

At each location, three semi-finalists will compete and be judged by one of Macy’s Culinary Council celebrity chefs who will pick a winner live. Each winner will go on to the finals in NYC and compete for the title of ‘America’s Greatest Grilling Guru’!

Join the fun because with your purchase of $50 or more* in the Home department, receive a special grilling gift and meet a Culinary Council Chef, and have him/her sign your gift. Don't forget to RSVP!

Here's a list of times and details:

Check in will end promptly 30 minutes prior to event start time to accommodate walk-ins. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.

Macy’s Town Center Plaza in Leawood, KS
 June 7th, 12:00p  Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Stephanie Izard!


Macy’s Alderwood in Lynnwood, WA
 June 7th, 1:00p  Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Tom Douglas!


Macy’s Southpark in Charlotte, NC
 June 7th, 1:00p Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Cat Cora!


Macy’s Ross Park in Pittsburgh, PA
 June 7th, 1:00p Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Marc Forgione!


Macy’s Holyoke in Springfield, MA
 June 7th, 1:00p Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Nancy Silverton!


Macy’s Old Orchard in Skokie, IL
 June 7th, 12:00p Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Michelle Bernstein!

And the grand finale!
Macy’s Herald Square in New York, NY
June 28th, 12:00p Johnny Iuzzini & Todd English Judge the Sizzle Showdown Finale!

Also, while there enjoy trivia, prizes and tasty samples from the Culinary Council Chefs!

To learn more about the Macy's Culinary Council and upcoming events, log on to macys.com/culinarycouncil 

Follow them on twitter @culinarycouncil

Follow the Grilling Guru fun on twitter under the hashtag #GrillingGuru
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And there's even more Grilling Guru Twitter Chat with #FoodieChats

Can’t make it to any of the above events, but want to stay in the conversation? Join them for a Grilling Guru edition of the famous #FoodieChats Twitter chat sponsored by @CulinaryCouncil on June 4th at 1pm EST. Macy's Culinary Council chefs, Stephanie Izard (@StephAndTheGoat) and Marc Forgione (@MarcForgione), will be answering your questions live!