Over Easy Whisks Up Second ‘Broken Egg Breakfast Challenge'

The ever popular local breakfast spot Over Easy launches its Second Annual Over Easy Broken Egg Breakfast Challenge, sponsored by Hickman’s Eggs, Monday, Sept. 9, giving aspiring chefs and breakfast lovers a chance to share their favorite egg recipes and be featured on the 2014 Over Easy menu. 

“Everyone is invited to submit their favorite egg recipes,” said Over Easy founder Brad May, “our regular patrons, and new ones too!  Eggs are ‘king’ for breakfast, and if they enjoy them like I do, I’m betting we get some pretty darn good recipes submitted.  Share your family-favorite recipes; we’re excited to see them.  Let’s face it; fans enjoy eggs in so many different ways.  There is a lot of variety out there.”

Over Easy, with four locations throughout metro Phoenix, was founded in 2007 by Brad and his son and chef, Aaron May.  The concept of Over Easy, which is open for breakfast and lunch, was sketched on a restaurant napkin as the two shared breakfast out one early morning.  Early morning happens to be Brad’s favorite time of day, and, as an early riser, breakfast is his favorite meal of the day as well.

Entries to the Over Easy Broken Egg Breakfast Challenge can be submitted to Contest@EatAtOverEasy.com, through Tues., Oct. 15. Or visit www.EatatOverEasy.com. Recipes are judged based on flavor, ingredients and creativity.  Submissions are open to the public.  

The top prized egg recipe will be announced Dec. 1; and will be a featured menu item at all Over Easy locations beginning in January.  The winner also will receive a dozen eggs every week for a year, courtesy of Arizona’s own Hickman’s Eggs.

Over Easy supports St. Mary’s Food Bank, the largest food bank in the country and a member of the largest national network of hunger-relief organizations, Feeding America.  Over Easy founder Brad May is a participant in St. Mary’s Community Kitchen program, teaching basic cooking skills and job interview strategies to those struggling with barriers to regular employment. 

About Over Easy.  An imaginative menu, a sunny atmosphere and nationally recognized dishes, Over Easy has grown to be a breakfast favorite. Combining Chef Aaron May’s talent for culinary creativity and his Brad May’s instinct for what makes a great breakfast, the Over Easy menu has gained attention on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and Best Thing I Ever Ate; and in Food Network Magazine, calling the namesake menu item “Over Easy” the top pick for breakfast in Arizona. Arizona is home of the first four Over Easy locations, and has been recognized in Arizona Foothills magazine’s “Arizona’s Top 50 Restaurants;” and won the Phoenix New Time’ “Best Breakfast, Central Phoenix” and “Best French Toast.”  Founded in 2007, by father and son team Brad and Aaron May, Over Easy locations include: Phoenix; North Scottsdale, Ariz.; Gilbert, Ariz.; and Mesa, Ariz. www.EatatOverEasy.com

About LTB Concepts. Lettuce Turnip Beets Concepts takes an inventive and unique approach in developing and managing restaurants, exhibited presently in its six dining concepts throughout Arizona and Colorado. Developing and delivering an unforgettable dining experience, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails, LTB Concepts, under the culinary leadership of Chef Aaron May, works to create ideas and menus based around local customers. In addition to Over Easy, the LTB Concepts brands include The Lodge (Scottsdale, Ariz.); Praying Monk Restaurant & Bar (Scottsdale, Ariz.); Taverna Greek Grill (Flagstaff, Ariz. and Fort Collins, Colo.); May’s Counter Chicken & Waffles (Tucson, Ariz.); and The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen (Tucson, Ariz. and Sierra Vista, Ariz.).