-Marina del Rey, Calif.
-Head Scouter Jim Dall and Executive Assistant Arthur Ayeiy announced plans Sunday for a twelve-day scouting trip beginning Wednesday that will see the pair visiting twenty-five chefs in twenty-two cities, in some cases to resolve outlying contract extensions and to scout for some new talent for 2016, as well.
One of the primary goals of the trip will be a visit to Raleigh, N.C., in order to settle contract negotiations for Andruw Stephan, whose contract expired two weeks ago. Stephan will not be eligible for Feast Fest 2015 on Nov. 26 until the contract matter is settled.
Dall and Ayeiy will also be visiting the Vermont home of three-year FF chef Tony Ruscoso, who, like Stephan, is pending a contract extension in order to be able to participate come Thanksgiving.
FF Wire Service
