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East Hampton, NY — [August, 2025] — Chef Chris Notaro, founder of Notoko, earned the prestigious 2025 Top Grill Master People’s Choice Award at Dan’s Grill Hampton, presented by Wilmington Trust at The Clubhouse in East Hampton.
The competition brought together 18 top chefs and grill masters from across the tri-state area. Each attendee received a single gold coin to vote for their favorite dish of the night, and when the final tally was in, Notaro emerged as the clear crowd favorite.
The winning creation was a grilled and charred hanger steak over fried rice, marinated in Notoko Sauce, Chef Notaro’s signature sauce, first showcased at the NYC Fancy Food Show 2025 and bottled just a few months ago. Now available in 25+ retail stores and online for nationwide shipping, Notoko is crafted with imported Italian olive oil, fresh lemon and lime, and natural honey, delivering a sweet, smoky, and savory flavor without the overpowering saltiness of traditional soy or teriyaki sauces.
"Thank you so much everybody. My goal tonight was not to win," said Notaro. "It was just for everybody to enjoy their friends, their family, and enjoy some good food that I put a lot of passion into."
Hosted by Food Network personality, restaurateur, and best-selling author Michael Symon, the event also featured celebrated culinary talents including DJ Chef, Chef Shawn Osbey, and Chef Andrew Molen. All participating chefs prepared their dishes using premium cuts provided by Master Purveyors.
About Notoko
Notoko is a sesame-soy sauce and marinade with a smoky, savory, and slightly sweet flavor crafted to deliver the depth of soy sauce and teriyaki without the overpowering saltiness, created by Chef Chris Notaro.
Made with natural ingredients like fresh lemon and lime juice, fresh ginger, Imported Italian olive oil, and real honey. It's lighter, more balanced, and lower in sodium than leading soy sauce and teriyaki brands.
Use it as a dipping sauce for sushi, drizzle over poke bowls, or marinate fish, poultry, meat, and vegetables. A versatile blend of flavor, all in one bottle.
Contact:
Marissa Notaro
Marketing Director
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347-233-1513