James Beard News

Hennepin Theatre Trust announced today that television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown is bringing Alton Brown Live – Beyond The Eats to the State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Brown created a new form of entertainment – the live culinary variety show – with his “Edible Inevitable Tour” and “Eat Your Science,” which played in over 200 cities with more than 350,000 fans in attendance.

First Stage will hold the 27th annual Make Believe Ball virtually on Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. First Stage invites patrons, Theater Academy families, First Stage alumni, their friends and families, and Milwaukee theater fans to join in as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of Artistic Director Jeff Frank with the organization.

Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced “Alton Brown Live – Beyond The Eats” will visit the State Theatre in Easton on Wednesday, October 27th.

Cavit has just kicked off the Cavit Cares Pizza Challenge, for a CHANCE TO WIN A YEAR OF FREE PIZZA in partnership with Slice, the innovative tech platform powering local pizzerias.

The HISTORY® Channel is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to #SaveOurRestaurants, a philanthropic initiative aimed at providing resources and aid to help preserve historic, landmark restaurants in America who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fans of the expo will be thrilled to know that social distancing won’t spoil the party this year. In fact, those coveted tickets won’t be needed when the 15th annual Kosher Food and Wine Experience goes virtual on Sunday, February 21 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time.

Celebrity Chef Todd English is set to debut his 6,500 square-foot food hall to the public at AREA15 next week. Evolving from what was once a pop-up concept, the chef-driven food hall termed “The Beast” will remain as a permanent fixture within the entertainment venue.

Food Network is firing up February with new seasons, finales and specials all month long. Former NFL players Brian Orakpo and Michael Griffin opened up a cupcake shop with friend Bryan “Little Bryan” Hynson and now they are challenging three aspiring bakers to prove their dream bakery has what it takes to win a seed money investment in Cupcake Guys Training Camp, premiering on Food Network and discovery+ on Saturday, February 6th. 

In the one-hour discovery+ special Luda Can’t Cook, from record breaking producer Will Packer, Ludacris gets schooled in the kitchen by James Beard Award-nominated Chef Meherwan Irani to up his culinary game with international flavors and techniques.

Simon & Schuster announced that it will publish “SOMEBODY FEED PHIL: The People, Stories, and Recipes” by Phil Rosenthal, a companion cookbook to his hit Netflix show “Somebody Feed Phil.” Rosenthal is a James Beard award-winning TV host, as well as the creator, writer, and executive producer of the beloved TV series “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

On November 19, 2020, Provence Rosé Group (PRG) will present 'A Perfect Pairing,' a special virtual Thanksgiving and rosé wine event featuring renowned chef Wolfgang Puck and Food & Wine Magazine's 2018 Sommelier of the Year Jon McDaniel, the announcement was made today by PRG CEO Bob Gaudreau.

Coming to streaming November 24th.

In a new collaboration, American Ballet Theatre partners with CHANEL to launch Pas de Deux, a limited documentary series exploring the intersection of dance and other diverse art forms. The series premieres Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 7:00PM EDT on American Ballet Theatre's YouTube channel and IGTV.

Akhtar Nawab is chef and owner of Alta Calidad in New York, Otra Vez in New Orleans, and Prather's on the Alley in Washington, DC. He is also founding partner and CEO of Hospitality HQ (HHQ), a creative consulting and management group which offers bespoke solutions for culinary-driven concepts across the country, ranging from fast-casual food halls to fine dining establishments.

Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Executive Chef Beck about his background and the Tribeca restaurant, Paisley for our 'Chef Spotlight' feature.

Bravo expands the James Beard and Emmy Award-Winning franchise with the greenlight of 'Top Chef Amateurs.'

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort plans to start 2021 in style with the opening of the new luxury hotel, Hotel Effie Sandestin. Facing setbacks due to COVID-19 that delayed the 2020 opening, Hotel Effie is now confirmed to open February 1, 2021.

Craft Concepts Group and owner Teddy Sourias announce the grand opening of Sueño this Friday, October 9, 2020 at 4:00pm at 114 S. 12th Street. Sueño showcases Day of the Dead inspired decor, original art pieces from the region's top artists, traditional and fusion Mexican cuisine by Executive Chef Caroline Hough, Puerto Rican-style empanadas from Tata's Empanadas, margaritas and cocktails, and an extensive list of tequilas.

By popular demand, The Studios of Key West has extended its innovative online summer conversation series, 'Between Two Palms,' into the fall. The program invites award-winning theater, television, film and literary personalities online for a lively, unscripted hour-long conversation produced by The Studios.

Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil with host Phil Rosenthal will return with Season 4 on Friday, October 30th.