Lick The Plate Is Coming To Michigan

ROYAL OAK, Mich., Sept. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Lick the Plate, the popular San Diego food show produced and hosted by Royal Oak, Michigan, native David Boylan is bringing the uniquely formatted show to the Michigan airwaves. Lick the Plate recently secured a sponsorship from the Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) and is in talks with radio stations and sponsors in Detroit and Grand Rapids, anticipating a November 1, 2014 launch.

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During the past three years, Lick the Plate has interviewed over 150 chefs, restaurant owners, growers, brewers and other San Diego and national culinary personalities.  From San Diego's top chefs and restaurants to small mom and pop eateries, Lick the Plate has covered a wide range of the San Diego culinary scene, the people who drive it and their individual stories that go beyond their work in the kitchen.  

"The concept has proven itself in San Diego and with the Michigan culinary scene continuing to expand and grow, teaming up with Lick the Plate is a good fit for the MRA. It's also a nice way to showcase our members," Said Brian DeBano, president and CEO of the MRA. 

David Boylan, producer and host of Lick the Plate is thrilled to be bringing his show to the Great Lakes State. "I'm a Michigan native, having grown up in Royal Oak, am a Grand Valley State University graduate and spent the early part of my career here. I have very strong culinary, grower, brewery, and winery connections all over the state including my annual role as a judge at the Asparagus Festival in Empire.  On regular trips back to Michigan over the past 10 years I've seen first hand the explosion of the culinary and related industries statewide. Lick the Plate will be featuring guests from all over the state as the culinary revolution here is not limited to the major markets. Besides chefs, I'll be talking to the farmers and other vendors who supply them. There are so many great stories out there, and Lick the Plate will enable listeners to really get to know my guests. Michigan is well on it's way to becoming an international culinary destination and it's my goal to help that effort along and bring the state it the attention it deserves."

Lick the Plate Michigan information and sponsorship opportunities:
David Boylan
858.395.6905
Email

MRA Contact:
Adriane De Ceuninck
(517) 482-5244

About Lick the Plate
Lick the Plate on 102.1 KPRI in San Diego has interviewed over 150 chefs, restaurateurs,
growers, brewers and culinary personalities over the past 3 years. It's unique format allows the radio audience to really get to know the culinary talent behind their favorite restaurants through 5 episodes that run Monday – Friday during the afternoon drive daypart. Besides their culinary background and experience, guests share the road to their current position, music memories and dream concert lineup, where they eat and drink around town, and an in-depth look at their current menu. The original format has proven to be very popular with both the culinary community and their foodie audience. Lick the Plate is also a weekly column in the Coast News, a North County San Diego weekly newspaper. More at www.lick-the-plate.com

About MRA
The Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice community.  Founded in 1921, the MRA represents more than 4,500 Michigan foodservice establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing nearly 400,000 people and creating nearly $13.4 billion in annual sales.

SOURCE Michigan Restaurant Association