James Beard News

James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel is set to bring his creative culinary talents to Caesars Palace Las Vegas with the opening of Dominique Ansel Las Vegas, slated to open Summer 2022.

Fans of the chef will be seeing new episodes of Flay’s primetime culinary competition series, Beat Bobby Flay, along with a new project, Bobby and Sophie on the Coast (wt), featuring the chef alongside his daughter Sophie. A versatile talent both on and off camera, Bobby has been a major influence in shaping how audiences experience the evolving world of food.

Loghaven Artist Residency, a residency for emerging and established artists in the fields of visual art, dance, music, writing, theater, and interdisciplinary work, announced its first residency awardees from the inaugural Open Call for Applications.

We have restaurants that are serving Thanksgiving dinner to make your holiday memorable.

 Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County today announced the 17th annual season of one of its most popular series, but with a new name, new focus, and new location: The New CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben, January – April 2022.

James Beard Award-winning Chef Rick Bayless and Windy City Playhouse Artistic Director Amy Rubenstein today announced the extension of their immersive production, “A Recipe For Disaster,” written by Bayless, Rubenstein and Windy City Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Carl Menninger and directed by Jeff Award Winner David H. Bell, through March 27, 2022. 

discovery+ and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today “The Great Soul Food Cook-Off,” a first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series celebrating Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine. Watch the trailer for the new series now!

The pleasant autumn weather invites guests to dine al fresco at restaurants all around the Manhattan.  Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a weekend brunch, check out some of the eateries that are making outdoor dining available. 

Garces announces the much-anticipated reopening of Volvér on Kimmel Cultural Campus just in time for the return of in-person performing arts. For Volvér's return, Chef Jose Garces' will debut a brand new Chefs in Residency Program that will spotlight the region's top rising stars and emerging chefs, with a focus on minority chefs that were affected by the pandemic.

Television personality, author, and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced that Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats will visit San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd.) for one performance only on Monday, November 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. 

For Negroni lovers near and far, Negroni Week is being celebrated from September 13th to the 19th.  The week was founded in 2013 as both a celebration of the great cocktail and a philanthropic effort to raise money for charities around the world that support the hospitality community.

Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced “Alton Brown Live – Beyond The Eats” will visit DPAC on Sunday, February 20th, 2022 for two great shows at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM. 

PBS will be offering a new lineup of premiere content to celebrate Latino Heritage Month this September and October. New performances from The Met, Rita Moreno documentary, and The 34th Hispanic Heritage Awards will highlight the schedule.

Ucross, a prestigious artist residency program in northern Wyoming, announced the forthcoming publication of “The Ucross Cookbook: Cooking for Artists on a Wyoming Ranch.” 

Presented by VPM, Virginia’s home for public media, and produced by Objective Media Group America, THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE blends food, family and fun, highlighting the amazing variety of tastes and traditions found across the U.S.

Four-time James Beard award winner and celebrity chef Todd English today announced the opening of his latest restaurant, Olives at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton.

Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced “Alton Brown Live – Beyond The Eats” will visit the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Friday, February 18, 2022. Brown created a new form of entertainment – the live culinary variety show – with his “Edible Inevitable Tour” and “Eat Your Science'.

As The Museum of Modern Art will welcome visitors to experience its world-class collection galleries and exhibitions this summer, it will continue to offer extended hours on Saturdays until 7:00 p.m.

 Ani's Table is set to provide a fantastic menu for the inaugural season of the Connecticut Shakespeare Festival at Auerfarm in Bloomfield, CT. The menu will feature Shakespeare-themed picnic boxes and a wine list.

Patrons are encouraged to order ahead from the full menu. If you do not order in advance, select items will be available at the festival for cash and carry. Otherwise, please bring your own everything.