Dave Andelman Steps Down as CEO of ‘Phantom Gourmet'

Andelman's resignation comes on the heels of a series of controversial comments he made on Facebook concerning the Black Lives Matter protests

In this May 15, 2020, file photo shows Dave Andelman, “Phantom Gourmet” CEO and owner and president of Mendon Twin Drive-In, says he is ready for a possible May 18.
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The head of a popular local food show has resigned.

According to a Facebook post, Dave Andelman of "Phantom Gourmet" is stepping down from his position as CEO, while also resigning from the Mendon Twin Drive-In. The post says that he will not be on any future episodes of the television show and will no longer be involved in its day-to-day operations. Dan Andelman, who has been the host of the television show, will now be the CEO of the Phantom Gourmet company.

Andelman's resignation comes on the heels of a series of controversial comments he made on Facebook concerning the Black Lives Matter protests, which led to WBZ putting the "Phantom Gourmet" show on hiatus.

This is a developing story, so stay tuned for more updates.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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