Motown Iron Chef Competition brings out the Chrysler and Jeep in Food

Last February 9, 2007, Chrysler Group brands,David Hubbard to make dishes that reflect the
together with Jeep® and Chrysler Financialtraits of the Chrysler Aspen. The 2007 Chrysler
sponsored a "Motown Iron Chef" competitionAspen reflects comfort at its finest and features
participated by in by three of the finesta luxurious and roomy cabin, relaxing seats that
restaurants in Detroit. The said competition was incan accommodate eight passengers, an electronic
conjunction with Detroit's Winter Blast. Participatingstability programs that aid in maintaining control of
chefs will prepare finger foods that will reflect thethe vehicle, a remote start system, a choice of
characteristics of Chrysler Aspen, Jeeppremium cloth or leather trimmed first and
Commander or Jeep Wrangler.second row seats and a powerful 5.7L HEMI V8
The winning restaurant will receive $5000that has the fuel efficiency comparable to that of
donation which will be given to their chosena smaller and less powerful engine. - Seldom Blues
charity. The second prize is $500 which will berepresented by Corporate Executive Concept
given again to the selected charity of theChef jerry Nottage---to make dishes with the
restaurant. The third prize is $250 again to beJeep Commander as the inspiration. The 2007
donated to charity. The recipient charities of theJeep Commander is Jeep brand's biggest idea
said competition are food-related institutions.ever. The Commander offers unparalleled,
"Chrysler and Jeep vehicles are designed to fitauthentic Jeep power with its 5.7L HEMI V8
the lifestyles of people who want function, styleengine that helps consumers rule the road. It is
and value. We think it will be fun to see how far aalso equipped with top-of-the-line auto parts like
restaurant will go when vehicles become part ofthe popular Jeep air filter for enhanced engine
the description," said Nellie LaGarde, Manager ofperformance and clean ventilation system. -
Education Programs, Civic and CommunityVicente's Cuban Cuisine represented by Executive
Relations.Chef Roberto Cacceres---to make dishes that
According to Brad Norman, Director of Greatshowcase characteristics of the Jeep Wrangler
Lakes Business Center for Chrysler Financial,Unlimited. The Wrangler Unlimited, just like its
"Chrysler Financial is looking forward to this funpredecessors has wheels that are ultra stable
event that highlights the City of Detroit and itseven when passing it has to pass numerous road
great food. The attributes of Chrysler and Jeepobstacles.
vehicles are very different and its going to beThe winner for the competition will be chosen by
exciting to see what each restaurant will create."the judges after they have tasted and rated
The three restaurants that participated in theeach of the dishes presented by the participating
competition were the following:chefs.
- Coach Insignia represented by Executive Chef