The Results are in . . .
I mentioned that everyone would be surprised with the results. Bobby–or, since I lost, Mr. Flay–did have a great tasting lasagna, but he noted there were 2 different styles: contemporary and traditional. Contemporary defeated traditional on that day, but there are reasons why traditions live on. During the episode, when Bobby was interviewing people on the street, one person said that when she conceptualized lasagna, she pictured it as 8 layers of pleasure. I hope everyone gets that same image when they taste our lasagna 
The emails are pouring in and I humbly appreciate all of the support. Most of the emails contain requests for us to ship the lasagna. Unfortunately, it’s a very difficult request, but people can check out our recipe page for the original recipe: Nonna’s lasagna. Creating our signature dish needs the secret ingredients: the sauce and meatballs. There is a possibility that your store already carries both. If they don’t, please let them know you would like them to carry them. Stores listen very carefully to their customers. It may be worth mentioning that you saw our sauce and meatballs on the Food Network show Throwdown with Bobby Flay. If that doesn’t get their attention . . . you might want to shop somewhere else . . . 
I give my sincerest thanks to everyone who watched the show. Just in case that you missed it, check the Food Network’s site for the future listings. If the show enticed you, come and see us at the restaurant. Please ask for the Sauceboy when you get there . . . and remember . . . “What’s Wednesday night?”
Lasagna Night!
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:43 am
Hey Mark,
Since I don’t get the Food Network here at school, my parents taped it for me. They said you were very good with the camera, but that regardless of who wins, your lasagna still trumps all!
Congrats on all of the added press and publicity from this! Talk soon.
Michael
January 24th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Thanks, Michael
If you happen to be around for the other airdates, you could also tune in then 
Hope you have a great semester.
January 25th, 2008 at 6:53 pm
I love Throwdown with Bobby Flay on The Food Network! I always record the show on my DVR, so I can watch it more than once. VERY RARELY do I ever want Bobby to lose, but this time I was pulling BIG TIME for “The Sauceboy’s Lasagna.” The lasagna looked cheesy, rich, and mouth watering. I make an awfully mean lasagna, but THAT masterpiece would blow mine out of the water. The idea of lasagna made with meatballs is genius! The other reason I wanted Bobby to lose, is because Mark is so incredibly nice. Many of the cooks/chefs that Bobby challenges on Throwdown are downright arrogant. Mark is by far the most humble, genuine, and sincere opponent Bobby has ever challenged. My mouth hit the floor when his recipe did not win the Throwdown, and I got choked up when he expressed his (and his family’s) gratitude for the challenge. In my book, Mark, you would have won hands down! I hope that I will be able to duplicate that prize lasagna when I request my local supermarket to stock Bove’s sauces.
January 29th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
We found Bove’s this summer by accident and it was one of the most pleasant accidents we had the whole trip! We’ve talked about it and talked about it. Took pix and such. I know my food and I’m quite picky and I can say that your sauces were wonderful and even the burger was incredible - a good old fashioned hamburger - you can’t get that many places any more.
I like Bobby but I wish he would really compete and go traditional to traditional. I don’t think it’s fair to compare apples to oranges. So therefore, even without tasting, sorry, I think you won! Now if you could just start selling your lasagna frozen so I could get it down here that would be great.
January 29th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Mark; after several attempts, we were able to see your “THROWDOWN” with Bobby Flay. It was such a great show and I think and know that you should have won the contest. I have been using your sauce for quite a few years now. I use to order from you by the case but since our local Wegman’s carries it, I can assure that our pantry is never without several jars. Lasagna is on this weeks menu after viewing the show. While our children were at UVM, we had eaten at Bove’s many times and always came away rather sad that we could not get some to take home. But now I don’t have that worry any more. Thank you for a great show but better yet for such great sauce. Being an Italian and always made my own sauce, it could not compare with yours. Again, thank you.
January 29th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
I really enjoyed the Foodnetwork program. Vermont is a long way from California but I can smell that incredible Lasagna. You & your family is what comes across and I can only imagine how good your cafe is. You are clearly bless with a great family, even though I know how trying it can be at times to have a family buiness. One day I hope to sit down to the warmth that comes across and enjoy. Mangiamo!
January 30th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
@ jivs4osu Thank you for the wonderful comments. I can’t get over all the positive emails that my family and I have been getting. Even though I lost, what an incredible honor and experience that the Food Network gave to us. I hope that you and everyone that reads this will ask your local grocery store to carry our sauces & meatballs. My dream is to have everyone experience the heritage that is present in our sauces, meatballs, and even the restaurant (should you ever make it to Vermont
).
February 15th, 2008 at 12:23 am
hello mark and family, i just saw the show and today is 2/15/08 and thought the contest was rigged. i swear i cld taste the lasagna and smell it right thru the television. good luck with all that press and will be looking forward to trying your sauces and other foods and recipes in the future
April 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Saw the show and promptly revised the itinerary for our visit to New England to include Burlington and your restaurant. I look forward to seeing you on the evening of 5/31!
“Salivating in Seattle”