James Beard News

On the heels of Ocean Prime's debut at the prestigious James Beard House on December 7th, Ocean Prime New York is celebrating New Year's Eve with a limited-time, customizable menu. The award-winning modern American restaurant and lounge from renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell is offering guests a rare chance to create their own five-course menu from the dishes served at the Beard House to tastefully ring in the New Year!

Producer/director Victor Wisehart has announced that two-time Helen Hayes Award-winner and star of Every Little Step Natascia Diaz along with stars of Arena Stage's The Pajama Game Britney Coleman (Babe) and Tim Rogan (Sid) will headline 'Holidays, Hearts, And Home,' a one-night-only benefit concert to raise money to provide relief efforts to Puerto Rico.

Check out the Travel Channel's programming highlights from 12/11 - 12/24!

The Met continues a beloved holiday tradition with the presentation of its Christmas Tree and 18th-Century Neapolitan Cr che, which will be on view from November 21, 2017 January 7, 2018. Magnificently set in front of the 18th-century Spanish choir screen from the Cathedral of Valladolid in the Museum's Medieval Sculpture Hall (gallery 305), the tree has become a must-see holiday favorite of both New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. Recorded Christmas music and daily lighting events add to the enjoyment of the holiday display.

The award-winning chef David Chang will join NBC Olympics for its Winter Games coverage in PyeongChang, South Korea, it was announced today.

The Met continues a beloved holiday tradition with the presentation of its Christmas Tree and 18th-Century Neapolitan Cr che, which will be on view from November 21, 2017 January 7, 2018. Magnificently set in front of the 18th-century Spanish choir screen from the Cathedral of Valladolid in the Museum's Medieval Sculpture Hall (gallery 305), the tree has become a must-see holiday favorite of both New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. Recorded Christmas music and daily lighting events add to the enjoyment of the holiday display.

The Street, A Michael Mina Social House, is excited to announce a lineup of exciting events in November and December. The Street offers a bustling collection of culinary experiences curated by the James Beard award-winning chef Michael Mina, and proves itself once again as a gourmet gathering place and multi-concept collaboration between a roster of talented chefs.

From Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain and Zero Point Zero Production, the upcoming season of the Emmy and James Beard award-winning series THE MIND OF A CHEF will take viewers inside the mind of Chef Danny Bowien, owner and brainchild of San Francisco and New York City's Mission Chinese Food.

Bar Gonzo is a freewheeling, 70s-inspired restaurant and lounge in Hell's Kitchen. Influenced by the exploits of literary libertines Hunter S. Thompson, George Plimpton, Ernest Hemingway and their ilk, Gonzo skillfully marries modern sophistication with retro vibes and revelry.

Back for a third season on The ABC Television Network, THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW, based on the hit U.K. series The Great British Bake Off, premieres on THURSDAY, DEC. 7 (9:00 11:00 p.m. EST)

Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine - inspired by James Beard Award-winning Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne, and operated by Sodexo Sports & Leisure - is transforming all of the Hollywood Bowl's food venues to offer vegetarian fare during Morrissey's two-night stand on November 10 and 11. Morrissey, a vegan, has been a longtime animal rights advocate and a proponent of a non-meat eating lifestyle.

Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine - inspired by James Beard Award-winning Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne, and operated by Sodexo Sports & Leisure - is transforming all of the Hollywood Bowl's food venues to offer vegetarian fare during Morrissey's two-night stand on November 10 and 11. Morrissey, a vegan, has been a longtime animal rights advocate and a proponent of a non-meat eating lifestyle.

A one-hour special, 30 Years: A Celebration of the James Beard Foundation, from the James Beard Foundation and Intersport, their exclusive television content partner, will premiere on The ABC Television Network, on SUNDAY, NOV. 26 (4:00-5:00 p.m. EST).

Today PBS, America's largest public media enterprise, and Eater, the leading food and dining brand from Vox Media, announced the launch of a new original television series, NO PASSPORT REQUIRED (working title), hosted by internationally renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson.

On Sunday, November 5, 2017, Richard Blais will run the TCS New York City Marathon on behalf of global education organization, Room to Read.

Back for a third season on The ABC Television Network,THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW, based on the hit U.K. series The Great British Bake Off, premieres on THURSDAY, DEC. 7 (9:00 11:00 p.m. EST)

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