CLTV To Air Reel Chefs
Chicago, IL – November 13, 2007 -- AnswersTV, the first high definition interactive lifestyle television network, today announced CLTV (Chicagoland Television), the Tribune Company’s 24-hour cable news channel, will air Reel Chefs, an AnswersTV original series beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2007.
Reel Chefs represents an expansion of food coverage on CLTV. Metromix continues to feature local restaurants and chefs and will expand in 2008 with even more comprehensive food reports on Thursdays and weekends.
Throughout the Thanksgiving holiday weekend Reel Chefs episodes will be premiering on CLTV at the following days and times:
Thursday, November 22nd at 9am, 11am, and 3pm
Friday, November 23rd at 9am, 11am, and 3pm
Saturday, November 24th at 11am, 3pm, 8pm
Sunday, November 25th at 11am, 3pm, 8pm
"We are pleased to be working with another Chicago company to provide exciting new programming to our viewers," stated Steve Farber, general manager of CLTV. "The holidays are a hectic time for everyone and we look forward to Reel Chefs providing viewers with new and exciting dining selections to help with their holiday season special events and family gatherings."
Reel Chefs presents inside tours of Chicago's most intriguing restaurants and invites viewers to learn directly from the city’s top chef’s as they tour their restaurant, prepare their signature dishes and amaze customers with one-of-a-kind cuisine. Each thirty minute episode of Reel Chefs provides viewers with unmatched insight into leading area restaurants including Rockit Bar & Grill, Coco Pazzo , Lovells of Lake Forest, Opera and Aigre Doux.
"Reel Chefs provides viewers with more than a typical restaurant review. The series delivers a personal, intimate look at not only the restaurant and its cuisine but the people behind the restaurant and their story and vision for their customers," said Jeff Bohnson, chief executive officer of AnswersMedia. "CLTV's local focus and city-wide reach is a fantastic opportunity for Chicago to view Reel Chefs and learn more about the fine restaurants the city offers."
For a complete schedule of AnswersTV's Reel Chefs airing on CLTV, visit www.cltv.com or check local TV listings. Viewers can visit www.answerstv.com/food to download the signature recipes presented in each episode of Reel Chefs and as seen on CLTV.
About AnswersTV
AnswersTV, AnswersMedia’s flagship media property, is the first cross-platform HD interactive television network comprised exclusively of original programming. AnswersTV’s lifestyle know-how programming lineup currently includes three topic-focused channels: Health (hosted by Jane Hanson), Food (hosted by Gale Gand) and Magic. AnswersTV’s line-up of uniquely focused channels educates and entertains highly targeted audiences - On Demand. AnswersTV also integrates robust social networking services which enable viewers to interact with the programming however, whenever and wherever they like. Additional lifestyle know-how programming channels including Garden, Wine, Pet and Jewelry are in development. More information on AnswersTV can be found at www.answerstv.com.
About CLTV
CLTV (Chicagoland Television) is the Tribune Co. 24-hour cable news channel providing the Chicagoland area with local news, weather, sports and entertainment programming. Additional CLTV content can be viewed on www.cltv.com. CLTV began serving the Chicago market on January 1, 1993.
Comments (2)
Reel Chefs - What a great idea! I hope that the idea takes off! I travel all the way from Indiana to eat at Lovell's of Lake Forest! Hope that you feature this restaurant more often!
Posted by Zeno Ladas | November 23, 2007 6:28 PM
Posted on November 23, 2007 18:28
I thought the Reel Chefs segment was fantastic! Jay Lovell is a natural! Someone give that man his own show on the Food Network!!!
Posted by Stacy Recchia | November 23, 2007 6:26 PM
Posted on November 23, 2007 18:26