James Beard News

When you gather with friends and family on Thanksgiving, consider dining out at these restaurants for dinner that are definitely going to make your holiday meal as memorable as the Macy’s Day Parade. Choose from a variety of menus and the neighborhoods. And check out the take-out options that some restaurants are making available. Make your reservations soon to ensure a great celebration.

The Sylvia Center, the nonprofit that teaches young people about the connection between food and health through nutrition-focused, culinary-based programs in all five boroughs of New York City and Columbia County, NY, will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Tuesday, November 8 with the memorable Autumn Feast.

Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County has announced the 18th annual season of one of its most popular series: CULTURE & COCKTAILS at The Ben, November 2022- March 2023

For the first time since the foundation was created in 2013, the Trauma Survivors Foundation's Black Tie & Sneakers Masquerade Ball will be coming to Philadelphia, as LIVE! Casino will be hosting the 1,000 person gala fundraiser on Saturday, November 5th from 7 to 11 p.m. inside the property's Event Center at 900 Packer Avenue in South Philly.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes television personality, author, and Food Network and Netflix star Alton Brown to Newark.

James Beard Award Winning Iron Chef Jose Garces has announced plans to expand one of his most beloved restaurant concepts to the Philadelphia suburbs. Amada will open a new outpost on the Main Line in early 2023.

 James Beard Award-Winner and Iron Chef Jose Garces has announced a brand new line-up for his Chefs in Residency Program at Volvér on Kimmel Cultural Campus. Back in time for the return of in-person performing arts, Garces kicks off season two with Chef Ruben 'Big Rube' Harley (Chef Big Rube’s Kitchen at Pitchers Pub).

This fall, freeFall continues their American Character Series with All Things Equal: The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Other popular freeFall shows that have saluted the unique and enduring legacies of American Masters have included productions featuring the stories of James Beard, Judy Garland, Billie Holiday and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Opulent dining, chic white finery, and elaborate table settings were back in NYC on the waterfront outside Brookfield Place on Monday evening 9/19 for Le Dîner en Blanc, the legendary, French-inspired pop-up culinary event. Check out photos

World-class Jazz is taking New York City by storm. There’s no better time to head out to a nice restaurant or cocktail lounge and enjoy a relaxing evening filled with Jazz.

SPECIAL FORCES: THE ULTIMATE TEST (wt), a series in which household names endure some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the Special Forces selection process. There are no votes, and no eliminations – just survival. These celebrities are so used to being in the spotlight quickly learn the meaning of “no guts, no glory.”

Ras Plant Based is from husband-and-wife team James Beard Semi Finalist for Best Chef in New York State Romeo and Milka Regalli. Ras is the organic, plant-based, locally sourced, Kosher certified Ethiopian restaurant in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

The Garces Foundation will present the return of the 10th Food Fest and Fundraiser on Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm, at Live! Hotel and Casino. James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces will host the best food showcase of the fall with three dozen top chefs and restaurants from around the region.

Greenwich Wine + Food today announced confirmed musical talent, chef participation and additional events that will be part of its 10-year anniversary celebration taking place this October.

James Beard Award Winner Chef Jose Garces has announced the return of one of his most beloved restaurant and hospitality concepts. Garces Trading Company returns this fall as a collection of casual cafes that are part coffee shop, restaurant, bakery, marketplace, wine shop and corporate catering solution.

On September 22, James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Twitty will appear at a book talk and signing at Philadelphia's Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History (The Weitzman) in support of his new book: “Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew.”

James Beard award-winner and Iron Chef Jose Garces has announced the grand opening of Buena Onda in Rittenhouse Square on Friday, August 12th. The new location is located at 114 S. 20th Street, next to Chef's famed Village Whiskey.

Alpine Theatre Project  announces the Featured Wineries and Celebrity Chefs who will headline the Third Annual Whitefish Wine Auction for the Arts, in Whitefish from August 10-12.  

Wells Fargo Center and James Beard Award-winning Iron Chef Jose Garces has announced plans for a new culinary concept, Garces Eats, to debut at the arena in October at the start of the 2022-23 NHL and NBA seasons.