James Beard News

Today, CNBC announced LeBron James' and Maverick Carter's selection of local judges and globally recognized C-suite host for the network's highly anticipated unscripted primetime series, “Cleveland Hustles,” premiering ?Wednesday, August 24 at 10pm ET?/PT. The series teams four successful Cleveland business leaders with local entrepreneurs looking for an investment to launch their own brick-and-mortar stores.  The series is set in the Gordon Square Arts District, a once troubled neighborhood that's working to rebuild.

The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce the Evening Associates' annual benefit, 'Night Heist,' will take place on Today, June 24, 2016 . With this popular event, now in its sixth year, the Evening Associates Board is focused more than ever on expanding their philanthropy while engaging Chicago's young professional demographic. Longtime Evening Associates Board members and 2016 Night Heist co-chairs Kristin Culbertson, John Reid, and Brandon Clark have focused on 'building upon the success of Night Heist in part by continuing to set records, but also by trying some new elements to keep the event relevant and exciting for those who are already aware of the Art Institute's charms,' shares Clark.

Three-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern is back in the 10th season of Travel Channel's BIZARRE FOODS with Andrew Zimmern.

Amazon today announced EAT THE WORLD WITH EMERIL LAGASSE , an Amazon Original Series, will premiere on Prime Video on September 2 in the U.S.

Wines from Spain, the trade association responsible for the promotion of Spanish wines around the world, is proud to announce that it will participate in the 2016 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. For its 24th year in Aspen, Wines from Spain - the only country with its own, exclusive tent - has partnered with the Tourist Office of Spain to showcase the diversity of Spanish wines through seminars and tastings.

?Three-time Tony Award nominee and Theater Hall of Fame inductee Brian Murray stars in the thriller, SIMON SAYS, a new play by Mat Schaffer, which will have its New York premiere at The Culture Project's Lynn Redgrave Theater (45 Bleecker Street) where it opens on Saturday, July 9th. Directed by Myriam Cyr,  SIMON SAYS will begin previews on Wednesday, July 6th and will play a limited engagement through Saturday, July 30th. Tickets are $20 for previews and $30 for all other performances.  Premium seating is available at $65.  For tickets visit: www.cultureproject.org  or call 866-811-4111.   

Blue Plate Mayonnaise, one of the country's oldest and most beloved condiment brands, is shaking up the mayonnaise aisle with the industry's first mayonnaise made with Greek yogurt. Blue Plate Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt (Blue Plate Light Greek) features creamy, tangy Greek yogurt for a full-flavored light mayonnaise with half the fat and calories of traditional mayonnaise, plus one gram of protein per serving. The new Blue Plate Light Greek is in stores now, available in a 30-ounce jar and a 12-ounce squeeze bottle.

The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce the Evening Associates' annual benefit, 'Night Heist,' will take place on Friday, June 24, 2016 . With this popular event, now in its sixth year, the Evening Associates Board is focused more than ever on expanding their philanthropy while engaging Chicago's young professional demographic. Longtime Evening Associates Board members and 2016 Night Heist co-chairs Kristin Culbertson, John Reid, and Brandon Clark have focused on 'building upon the success of Night Heist in part by continuing to set records, but also by trying some new elements to keep the event relevant and exciting for those who are already aware of the Art Institute's charms,' shares Clark.

Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown, who created a new form of live entertainment with his first live culinary variety show -- today announced details for the all-new ALTON BROWN LIVE: EAT YOUR SCIENCE (www.altonbrownlive.com) tour. Beginning in April 2016, the new live show will visit 40 U.S. cities, including San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts tonight, May 18, 2016.

Three-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern is back in the 10th season of Travel Channel's BIZARRE FOODS with Andrew Zimmern.

Ina Garten, one of the country's most beloved culinary icons, author of nine New York Times bestselling cookbooks and host of the popular Emmy and James Beard Award-winning BAREFOOT CONTESSA BACK TO BASICS show on Food Network, is coming to Mesa Arts Center, on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

STAMFORD, Conn., May 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water today announced the ten U.S. finalists in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2016 competition. The group of talented young chefs will compete in July in New York City and the winner will continue on to the global challenge, held in October in Milan.

E. & J. Gallo Winery is proud to announce that Gina Gallo, Senior Director of Winemaking and Winemaker for Gallo Signature Series, is a 2016 inductee to the James Beard Foundation's Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America.

BlueStar is excited to announce its All-Star Chef Alon Shaya has won a prestigious James Beard award in the 2016 Best New Restaurant category for Shaya in New Orleans. The award winners were announced at the James Beard Awards Gala at Lyric Opera of Chicago on May 2nd.

On Thursday, May 12 Michael Solomonov, Philly's James Beard Award-Winner, Best Chef Mid-Atlantic and owner of the highly acclaimed Zahav, will partner with Michelin-starred chef, Saul Bolton to produce an intriguing tasting of modern Israeli cuisine rooted in recipes from Solomonov's critically lauded book, 'Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking' that just named Book of the Year at the April 25th James Beard Awards.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced yesterday details of the dynamic new offerings from Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine for the 2016 summer season. Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine developed with the LA Phil, local restaurateurs James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne of The Lucques Group, and Sodexo Sports & Leisure will offer patrons a broad range of enticing new culinary experiences. The vision is brought to life by Goin and Styne, whose restaurants, Lucques, a.o.c., Tavern and the Larder, have defined Los Angeles culinary tastes since 1998. Executive Chef Jeff Rogers will execute Goin's creative concepts and continue to push the boundaries for this quintessential music and dining experience in Los Angeles over the next ten years.

The Chicago Humanities Festival announces several changes to its inaugural Spring festival, STYLE.

Despite the lure of glitzy fad diets, one centuries-old approach to eating and living is still the gold standard for good health and great taste: the Mediterranean Diet.

Meet Aldo Sohm, the Wine Director of Le Bernardin and Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.