When ICR Productions set out to begin filming Tasting The Tristate, our goal was to create awareness about our local Tri-State Restaurants. We wanted viewers to know about well known and hidden gem restaurants, about the chef's and their backgrounds, and to see what the local foodies of our area are all about.

With cameras and aprons in hand, we ventured into restaurant kitchens from New Harmony Indiana, to Tel City, to Morganfield, KY and many restaurants in between. What we found at every restaurant was passion.  Passion for their cuisine, their customers experiences, and their love for their restaurants.

Each chef and restaurant owner was enthusiastic and excited that Tasting The Tristate wanted to feature their eatery - and we were blown away by how much we didn't know about their restaurants.

Did you know that Chef Romey at Gerst Haus on Franklin St. in Evansville is also the evening chef at Smitty's Italian Restaurant? He is a hard working, double duty chef that runs both the Gerst Haus and Smitty's like a ship's captain.  He's from Nashville originally and positively loves food.  

Blake Kollker, an Evansville native, is co-owner of Azzip Pizza and Perfectly Fresh meals.  Blake has been on the road as chef to Kenny Chesney, Trans Siberian Orchestra and Jimmie Buffett. He was also at Evansville Country Club at Chef.  What a passion he has for food!  And, he got his love of cooking at a young age.  

These are just some of the people we are excited to feature on Tasting The Tristate.  I'll go into as I attempt to write each restaurant.  I love all the chefs we've had the privilege to meet and cook with, and can't wait to share it all with you as we roll along!