James Beard News

In conjunction with its upcoming production of Merrily We Roll Along, Huntington Theatre Company will host several special events and post-show conversations. 

Today Forbes announced that Lindsey Vonn, Lee Schrager, Tyler Haney and Okieriete 'Oak' Onaodowan will be joining the speaker lineup for the 2017 Forbes Under 30 Summit, being held in Boston this October 1-4.

Today, eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and global superstar Fergie shares a new extended trailer for DOUBLE DUTCHESS: SEEING DOUBLE.

National Sawdust, the unparalleled artist-led incubator in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, announces its 2017 fall season opening program, which will span two evenings and celebrates two points of emphasis this season: achievements in female composition and outstanding multicultural artistry.

Eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winner and global superstar Fergie will release her highly-anticipated second full-length opus, DOUBLE DUTCHESS, along with her first visual album 'experience', Double Dutchess: Seeing Double, on September 22 via her own label Dutchess Music/BMG.

Tea Fort, maker of handcrafted, artisan tea blends, is launching an exciting new concept in tea: BLEU. Sustainably sourced, all-natural Butterfly Pea flowers give each infusion its striking blue steep a visual representation of the plant's reputed immune-boosting antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Our quest to appeal to all senses brings this revered flower to this aesthetically stunning collection.

VICELAND, the Emmy nominated youth lifestyle and entertainment network from VICE Media and A+E Networks, is rolling out a diverse and compelling line-up of new shows and returning favorites to run throughout the fall.

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center of Palo Alto proudly presents the stellar line-up for its Fall 2017-2018 Arts & Dialogues series, featuring world-renowned musicians, artists, and a host of fascinating thinkers, doers, and innovators. Beginning in September and continuing through December, the OFJCC will host spectacular performances from globally acclaimed instrumentalists such as Israeli cellist Amit Peled and Yeshiva University's The Maccabeats a cappella phenomena. The Jazz Giants series will have audience members swaying along to the mesmerizing sounds of trumpeter Avishai Cohen, and the infectious rhythms of multi-award-winning jazz pianist Kenny Barron. Families will love the whimsical and interactive Amazing Bubble Man, and the much-anticipated return of Opera for Families provides an enriching introduction to the art form for youth of all ages. In December, acclaimed actor Bill Murray will charm audiences with his unique brand of wit in a rare live performance with distinguished German cellist Jan Vogler, in a one-of-a-kind experience combining literature and classical music.

Living for love and art, Diamond Horseshoe Ball kicks off Pittsburgh Opera's 79th season

In 2018, Arnaud's Restaurant one of the oldest family-operated restaurants in the country will celebrate 100 years of serving authentic Creole cuisine in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. The menu, featuring items named after friends and loved ones, contains many items that have remained nearly untouched, along with a handful of options introduced over recent years. Revered as a grande dame of Creole dining, the restaurant will invite the community and customers, old and new, to celebrate the milestone through special events, new menu items and partnerships with local organizations, to take place throughout the year.

“Pati's Mexican Table,” the hit PBS cooking and travel series from acclaimed chef and author Pati Jinich, will premiere its sixth season on public television stations nationwide the weekend of September 9.

Culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern travels back in time to rediscover the forgotten cuisines that embody the adventurous spirit of America's earliest pioneers. Travel Channel's BIZARRE FOODS with Andrew Zimmern, premiering Today, July 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT

BJ's Wholesale Club is joining forces with Ellie Krieger, host and executive producer of the Public Television cooking series "Ellie's Real Good Food" and leading go-to nutritionist, on a summer series of fresh, healthy recipes and food-shopping tips. Throughout the summer, BJ's and Krieger will share original recipes on their social media platforms and offer expert tips on how to shop smart and save smart when it comes to food.

The 2017 Summer Fancy Food Show, held June 25-27 at the Javits Center in New York City, remains the premier place to spot the newest trends in specialty food. After all, with more than 2,600 exhibitors from around the world showcasing 180,000 different specialty food and beverage products, it's the largest specialty food trade show in North America. With such an array to consider, the Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel had quite a job exploring the show floor daily to discover on-trend product innovations.

Terralina Crafted Italian, a new dining experience curated by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tony Mantuano, will open this fall at Disney Springs. The new restaurant, which will replace the space at The Landing previously occupied by Portobello Country Italian Trattoria, is currently undergoing a multi-million dollar makeover inspired by the design and lifestyle of Italy's Lake District.

MOVEABLE FEAST WITH FINE COOKING fires up Season 5 by tapping renowned chef Curtis Stone as a new co-host and by covering even more ground.

The stars have aligned with the return of multi-platinum selling band DNCE aboard Royal Caribbean International for a live musical performance to celebrate the Great American Eclipse, a phenomenon 99 years in the making.

Dogfish Head is excited to share that craft beer CAN fans CAN enjoy SeaQuench Ale, Flesh & Blood IPA, and 60 Minute IPA in CANS! These off-centered ales are the perfect partners to take with you when you head out on your summer adventures. Grab some cans, create your trail and explore the goodness in your neighborhood, your city or around the country. You CAN take it with you!

The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is challenging restaurants and diners nationwide to reach for a better burger this summer a blended burger which adds at least 25 percent earth-friendly mushrooms into the patty. The Blended Burger Project kicked off on May 29 with more than 350 restaurants participating across 45 states, from fine dining to chain operators.

Culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern travels back in time to rediscover the forgotten cuisines that embody the adventurous spirit of America's earliest pioneers. Travel Channel's BIZARRE FOODS with Andrew Zimmern, premiering Tuesday, July 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT