By Evan Dawson, Finger Lakes Editor
Hicks and McCarthy restaurant in Pittsford (outside Rochester) will host a public viewing party for Deb Whiting's appearance on the Food Network show "Chopped." The episode, taped months ago, will air Tuesday night at 10pm.
Deb Whiting died in a car accident in June. Her leadership in the culinary field has been celebrated at many events in the intervening weeks, and her appearance on "Chopped" is a reminder of just how highly she was regarded.
The public viewing party at Hicks and McCarthy begins at 8 p.m., leading up to the 10 p.m. show. The restaurant, which recently came under new ownership, has shown strong interest in local foods and wines. Those who attend are welcome to bring Red Newt wine for the party.
I was so sorry to hear of Chef Debra's death. My husband and I actually found out about it in the middle of watching "Chopped", when I did a Yahoo! search for her name.
We never knew her, but still, we were greatly saddened to learn of her death. She seemed like a very nice person.
Our sincere condolences to her husband and family.
Posted by: Kittenmommy | August 16, 2011 at 11:31 PM
Hi I just watched the show and read at the final of the show about Mrs Whitings
so sorry, really impresed for the notice, receive my
condolences to all her family,God Bless you,
maria hill, from monterrey, mexico
Posted by: maria isabel a de hill | August 17, 2011 at 01:12 AM
I just watched the Chopped show as well and noticed the dedication at the end of the episode. I am so sorry to hear of Debra Whitings passing. I am sure the culinary world will be a little less bright without her. Please send my sincere condolences to her husband and family.
Posted by: Cindy in CA | August 17, 2011 at 02:09 AM
I as well just watched Chopped and did a Google search with really just portions of her name. At the time,I didn't know who it was and thought maybe it was a FoodNetwork staff person. Then when th page downloaded, I saw her photo. This is really sad. She seemed so very sweet on the show. My prayers are with the family.
Posted by: Poetry- In Ohio | August 17, 2011 at 02:22 AM
It was a shining moment in Chef Debra Whiting's career to be featured on Chopped. I'm sure her family was so proud of her and her career change. God bless.
Posted by: Lee in Newport Beach, California | August 17, 2011 at 02:32 AM
I just watched the Chopped episode with one of the chefs being Debra Whiting. I am so sorry to hear about the accident and sen my sincere condolences to the Whiting family
Posted by: Joann | August 17, 2011 at 03:54 PM
RIP Debra! You are an angel to your family.
Posted by: Marie | August 27, 2011 at 04:07 PM