James Beard News

Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science will make its Broadway debut Thanksgiving week for eight performances only at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 W 47th St). 

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, today, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Back in 2008, New Hope's elected officials developed the Riverfront Revitalization Strategic Plan and now those plans will become a reality. On Today, November 9, 2016 at 5 p.m., there will be an announcement by Playhouse Inn Property LLC of the completion of this plan with the groundbreaking of Playhouse Inn at 50 S. Main Street. 

Back in 2008, New Hope's elected officials developed the Riverfront Revitalization Strategic Plan and now those plans will become a reality. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 5 p.m., there will be an announcement by Playhouse Inn Property LLC of the completion of this plan with the groundbreaking of Playhouse Inn at 50 S. Main Street. 

Kansas City's 2017 Jewish Film Festival (KCJFF) will feature six diverse films from Israel and beyond. Now in its 18th year, The Festival is presented by the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, (The J) opens Sunday evening, Jan. 8 and continues through Sunday Jan. 22.

On November 5-6, SAVOR Milwaukee, Presented by Pick n' Save, will put on their first annual tasting event. SAVOR Milwaukee, formerly Wine and Dine Wisconsin, features a stellar line-up of vendors, multiple cooking and baking demonstrations, and countless food and beverage samples both days.

Masaharu Morimoto, famed Japanese chef and star of Food Network's "Iron Chef America," made his official Las Vegas debut with Morimoto Las Vegas, now open at MGM Grand. The Las Vegas Strip is officially home to Morimoto and his distinctive Japanese fare from the world's finest sushi creations to unforgettable dishes that showcase the Iron Chef's unique ability to meld Eastern and Western flavors. The restaurant offers three distinct dining experiences: sushi bar, main dining room and Teppan tables, defining the luxurious elevation of Japanese cuisine and introducing the first and only iron griddle menu Morimoto offers in his renowned restaurant portfolio.

On Sunday, November 20, The Music Hall and New Hampshire Public Radio will welcome famous American chef Mario Batali with his just-released cookbook, MARIO BATALI BIG AMERICAN COOKBOOK: 250 Favorite Recipes from Across the USA - a delicious dive into American regional cooking with 250 recipes, from San Diego Fish Tacos to Boston Cream Pie.

ABC will ring in the holidays with series and specials all season long, celebrating warmth, fun and family. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, ABC will be the place to go 'Home for the Holidays.'

???????Following the release of her new book, Lidia's Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine: Everything You Need to Know to be a Great Italian Cook, join the Emmy-winning host of Public Television's "Lidia's Kitchen" and "Lidia's Italy," Lidia Bastianich, on December 3, 2016 at 8 p.m. at the Times-Union Center for an evening of conversation and storytelling celebrating our love of Italian food.

At the annual meeting of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Society Inc. held on Sept. 27 the orchestra reviewed important artistic achievements for the 2015-16 season and reported the sixth consecutive season with a balanced budget and the eleventh balanced budget in the last 12 years.

Weill Hall at Sonoma State University's Green Music Center (GMC) announces plans for the 2016-17 Fifth Anniversary Season Opening Weekend. The opening night performance Today, October 1, at 7:00 p.m., features the unparalleled kings of Jazz, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. A Gala Dinner will be held at Prelude Restaurant and Patio following the concert, with cuisine provided by Stark & Co. Catering.

The arrival of fall marks one of the best times of the year to indulge in sips, savors, songs and scares across the Walt Disney World Resort. Special events and seasonal celebrations all add up to create the 'WonderFALL' world of Disney.

Award winning chef, Jamie Bissonette of Toro in New York City is in our 'Chef Spotlight.'

Executive Chef Rodolfo Cuadros of Carnivale, the global Latin-Fusion restaurant located in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, will accompany a group of culinary masters to Cuba for The Havana Culinary Exchange from September 24 through October 1. Hosted by James Beard Award-winning Chef and Godfather of Nuevo Latino Cuisine Doug Rodriguez (who also mentored Chef Cuadros), The Havana Culinary Exchange features leading chefs from the United States and Canada, including John Mooney, Susur Lee, Kevin Sbraga, Fernando Martinez, Dean Corbett, Bernie Matz, Aaron May, Michael Isabella and Bradley Killgore.

Television personality and author Alton Brown previously announced Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science will make its Broadway debut Thanksgiving week for eight performances only at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre (243 W 47th St). Tickets are on sale now!

Snake River Farms, the producer of quality American Wagyu beef whose products appear on the menus of the country's most notable restaurants, introduces new gift collections for the holidays. Snake River Farms is one of the only providers of American Wagyu Beef - used by chefs such as Wolfgang Puck, Gabriel Rucker and Charlie Palmer - to offer their selection of meats to consumers online. One of this season's new offerings includes a Curated Steak Box from James Beard Award winning chef Hugh Acheson of 5 & 10 in Athens, Ga., Empire State South in Atlanta and The Florence in Savannah, Ga. Acheson has also been a judge on BRAVO's highly-rated Top Chef program.

Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com), the nation's leading media and marketing company serving over 102 million American women, including three out of four Millennial women, and Bellisio Foods, one of the nation's largest, most trusted and fastest growing frozen food companies, today introduced EatingWell frozen entres. EatingWell frozen entres are a delicious addition to the freezer aisle and feature ingredients selected specifically for those seeking great-tasting, better-for-you meal options.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) partners with Bon Appetit presents Chicago Gourmet to create an unprecedented and exclusive Grand Cruexperience in honor of the yearlong Shakespeare 400 Chicago festival marking 400 years of Shakespeare's legacy.