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Phantom Gourmet, Inc. owns and produces the Phantom Gourmet: Food and Fun.
That's all we serve.
Phantom Gourmet is one of Boston's best known locally grown brands. From its
humble beginnings on cable in 1993, Phantom Gourmet graduated to broadcast
television on TV38 Saturday and Sunday 10:30AM-noon. It's the best rated
hour on television 6AM-noon for people 18-49, except for CBS Sunday Morning.
Phantom Gourmet is also a feature on the WBZ Evening News. The show is on
CW28 in Providence Saturday 10-11AM and WPME-TV in Maine Sunday 11AM. The
radio show on 96.9FM WTKK Saturday 4-7PM has hit #1 in adults and in men.
The Phantom Gourmet Guide to Boston's Best Restaurants was a Boston Globe
Best Seller.
Phantom Gourmet also produces Boston's biggest and best food
events, including the Phantom Gourmet Food Festival, Phantom Gourmet BBQ
Beach Party, Phantom Gourmet Beer & Food Phest, Phantom Gourmet Wine & Food
Phest, and the Phantom Gourmet Safari to benefit the Joey Fund and Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation. Over 100,000 Phans will attend our events this year,
many of them wearing the company's trademark purple.
In 2010, the Company
expects to raise over $400,000 for local charities. The company is led by
the beloved Andelman brothers, with Dave serving as CEO, Mike heading the
business division, and Dan heading the content division.
Phantom Gourmet led the government of Massachusetts to pass the Restaurant
Rejuvenation Act, which will enable
restaurants to serve alcohol Sunday 10AM. Details are on rranow.org.
MEET THE TEAM
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Dave Andelman, CEO
The company founder, Dave got his J.D./M.B.A. from Northeastern. He
eats out over 1,000 times per year. |
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Mike Andelman, VP of Business Development
A graduate of Georgetown Business School and media veteran who hosted his
own radio show at just 21 years old, Mike is also a regular radio and TV
contributor who heads up the Phantom Gourmet Food News Division. |
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Dan Andelman, VP New Media
Dan is the host and executive producer of the television show. He's
known for his great wit, extraordinary food knowledge, and strange hair. |
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Eric Sherman, Senior Producer
Known as "Ricky Parm", Eric is a longtime Phantom Gourmet veteran who
produces the best food stories in New England. |
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Sean Finley, VP Visual Media & Production
A multiple Emmy winner, Sean has shot and edited thousands of
restaurants. Look for him in the purple PhantoMobile. |
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Kim Driscoll, Senior Editor
"Kimmy D" is well known as the top young editor in Boston. |
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Kristen Stanton, Segment Manager
Kristen left her position as producer of the number one rated Midday News at
WCVB-TV for the opportunity to work with Phantom Gourmet. She
now researches restaurants, generates new content, and keeps the
Andelman brothers abreast of the latest celebrity gossip. |
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Tina Bucchiere, Director of Special Projects
"Tina Bunny" does it all, from web design to Herald ads to event
planning. A devoted member of the team, the Bunny even has purple hair
extensions. |
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Don McCarthy-VP of Events & Promotions
Don "Big Party" McCarthy is an experienced event planner with over 15 years
in the industry. He's planned some of Phantom's Favorite events like the
Phantom Gourmet BBQ Beach Party, Food Festival and Hot Dog Safari. Let
Phantom Gourmet create and provide you with the very best the event industry
has to offer. We can plan your next event with all the details taken care of
for any amount of people from 100 to 100,000. Contact Big Party if you would
like further details of the scope of services we provide (617) 746-8328 or
email Don@phantomgourmet.com |
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Jim Dietz Jr., Junior VP of Business Development
With a strong background in television and restaurants, "Dietzy" is the
newest member of the team. He's known for his stand-up comedy and love of
bad rum. |
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The Phantom Gourmet
Boston's #1 restaurant critic has kept his identity secret since 1993.
Known for his purple cape and mask, the P.G. laughs in the smug faces of
other critics who ignore restaurants with great food and value, while
worshipping celebrity chefs. |
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