Ramey and client The Catfish Institute are in the midst of the world premier of an all-new premium, sustainable seafood product called DELACATA. At the American Culinary Federation’s annual convention, held this year in Anaheim, Calif., approximately 2,000 professional chefs will taste the new product over the course of the three-day conference that runs August 2-4, 2010. In addition to having a presence at the tradeshow, DELACATA served as the main attraction at a luncheon for nearly 700 Certified Executive Chefs.

MasterChef premieres on Fox tonight at 8pm (CDT) and will feature contestants cooking on Viking Designer Series products. Gordon Ramsay’s much anticipated new series brings together 50 of the country’s best amateur home cooks to compete for $250,000 and the chance to publish their own cookbook.

Ramey client University of Mississippi Health Care has just opened the area’s only multi-specialty practice at Grants Ferry. The practice offers over 21 specialties, ranging from family medicine to cardiology. It offers one-stop health care for the whole family.

Last night at Fondren After 5, Ramey hosted a social media experiment in the Fondren Corner building. Anyone could join the live Twitter feed by tagging their tweets with #fondren which were projected on the wall. Foursquare users could get the coveted “On A Boat” badge on the S.S. Ramey, docked just for the evening. Even more ambitious social media projects to come in the future. Thanks to Peters Real Estate for donating the space. More event photos here.

Jackson Free Press recognized Ramey’s inclusion in the new book, Where We Work, in stores this week nationwide. Also, more great press via PSFK. Pre-order it here.

The 22nd annual Taste of Mississippi event was held recently at Highland Village and brought together dozens of Mississippi chefs and fine restaurateurs to share their culinary favorites. The event has been a Jackson-area favorite for two decades and was recently named a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society. All proceeds from the event benefit Stewpot Community Services, and Ramey is proud to help out every year by donating our services for the event marketing materials. Photograph by Pamudji Photography – more photos here.

Ramey co-hosted a rooftop winetasting this past weekend, along with neighbors CDFL Architects, which was part of an auction package to raise money for a neighborhood playground. Our guests enjoyed a variety of spectacular wines, along with small plates prepared by Arden Barnett.

Ramey congratulates our client, Sandy Alstadt, Director of Utility Communications at Entergy, for being named one of AY Magazine’s “12 Powerful Women.”

Ramey had another successful annual Thanksgiving Potluck lunch. Organized by Rhonda Penson, and with meats provided by Chef Keith Thrash (otherwise known at IT Director Thrash), employees rounded out the menu with homemade goodies. A good time was had by all, and we even managed to stay awake the rest of the afternoon. If you’d like some of the recipes, download them here: Ramey_Thanksgiving_Recipes. Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

After producing a highly successful viral/online campaign for McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea, The Ramey Agency was recently awarded the McAlister’s Deli “Choose Any Two” regional TV promotion. And what says combo better than square-dancing sandwiches? An iPhone application is also being created to help indecisive customers choose their two and locate the nearest McAlister’s.