James Beard News

Meet Sommelier Michael Madrigale of Chef Daniel Boulud's 'Dinex Group.'

Chef Mathieu Chartron of Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace has been named a semifinalist for the 2015 James Beard Awards. Chartron is recognized as a semifinalist for the Rising Star of the Year category, and is one of seven nominations to come from Las Vegas. Chartron and fellow semifinalists were selected by the James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards Committee, composed of critics, writers and editors, from nearly 35,000 submissions.

Renowned restaurateur, Bernard Ros of Paname Restaurant in New York City is in our 'Chef Spotlight.'

Nutella hazelnut spread celebrates International Pancake Tuesday today with a party for its fans in New York City.

Renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown today announced Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour will extend its North American tour - now more than 60 cities - through April 2015. The Food Network star's live show returned to the road October 21 in Athens, GA and features a pinch of comedy, talk show antics, a multimedia lecture, live music (he sings!) and a dash of 'extreme' food experimentation (ponchos are provided for those in the first few rows), and of course...puppets. Enthusiastic fans and critics have raved about the interactive component where Brown invites audience members on stage to serve as his assistant.

Cooking Channel offers special invitations in March to some of the most coveted kitchens around!

Lightlife, a pioneer in plant protein and vegetarian eating, today announced a partnership with Wholesome Wave, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strives to create a vibrant, just and sustainable food system for everyone. Providing underserved consumers with access to affordable, fresh, local fruits and vegetables, Wholesome Wave's innovative initiatives are improving health among low-income populations, generating additional revenue for small and mid-sized farms, and bolstering local and regional economies. Lightlife's support will allow Wholesome Wave to grow its Double Value Coupon Program, a revolutionary network of nutrition incentive programs operated at farmers markets across the country that provide low-income consumers with a monetary incentive when they spend their federal nutrition benefits at a participating farmers market.

Hosts and judges Duff Goldman and Valerie Bertinelli lead eight talented kid bakers through tasty challenges designed to find the most impressive and creative young baker on Kids Baking Championship, premiering tonight, February 2nd

When the sun sets, the ultimate underground cake competition begins on new series Duff Till Dawn, premiering tonight, January 29th at 10:30pm ET/PT on Food Network.

Gordon Ramsay and MASTERCHEF JUNIOR have dropped plans to air an episode featuring a chimpanzee this season, perhaps because of a complaint from PETA.

After a thrilling cook-off, two teams of student chefs from The Culinary Institute of America are one step closer to Super Bowl glory.

Due to popular demand, renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown, today announced the addition of a second performance of ALTON BROWN LIVE! The Edible Inevitable Tour at Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Saturday, March 21st at 3pm PT. Tickets for this added performance will go on sale to the public on Sunday, January 25th at 10am PT. Tickets will be available for purchase online at www.HollywoodPantages.com or www.Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-982-2787, and at the Hollywood Pantages Box Office (6233 Hollywood Boulevard). The box office opens daily at 10am except for Holidays.

Gabriel Coronel, Kimberly Dos Ramos, Sissi Fleitas, Judith Grace, Fabián Ríos, Don Pedro Rivera, Maripily Rivera, Henry Santos, Fernando Vargas and Gabriela Vergara are ready to kick-off the new season of the culinary competition, “Top Chef Estrellas,” this Sunday, January 11th at 9pm/8c on Telemundo. These prominent celebrities from the world of entertainment, music and sports, will cook their favorite dishes under the guidance of chefs Lorena Garcia, Jaime Martin Del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu, who will serve as judges for the Sunday night reality. Hosted by renowned TV personality, Ingrid Hoffmann, viewers will be able to see their favorite celebrities in a more intimate and personal way as they embark on this adventure where they will compete for a total sum of $100,000 awarded to charities of their choice, but only one will be named “Top Chef.”

Brown will bring Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour to Boise's Morrison Center on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the Morrison Center Box Office, online at MorrisonCenter.com or call (208) 426-1110.

Renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown today announced Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour will extend its North American tour - now more than 60 cities - through April 2015. The Food Network star's live show returned to the road October 21 in Athens, GA and features a pinch of comedy, talk show antics, a multimedia lecture, live music (he sings!) and a dash of 'extreme' food experimentation (ponchos are provided for those in the first few rows), and of course...puppets. Enthusiastic fans and critics have raved about the interactive component where Brown invites audience members on stage to serve as his assistant.

When the sun sets, the ultimate underground cake competition begins on new series Duff Till Dawn, premiering on Thursday, January 29th at 10:30pm ET/PT on Food Network.

The 6th Annual TASTE AWARDS, the premier awards show celebrating the year's best in Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle programs on Television, in Film, Online, and on Radio, is pleased to announce this year's award winners for all non-Viewers Choice categories.

Gabriel Coronel, Kimberly Dos Ramos, Sissi Fleitas, Judith Grace, Fabián Ríos, Don Pedro Rivera, Maripily Rivera, Henry Santos, Fernando Vargas and Gabriela Vergara kick-off 2015 as contestants on Telemundo's second season of “Top Chef Estrellas,” the primetime culinary competition premiering Sunday, January 11 at 9pm/8c.

On Sunday, December 7, The Pearl Theatre Company will present a one night only benefit performance of holiday readings, radio plays, and music hosted by WNYC's Leonard Lopate at the theatre company's home on 42nd Street. The special event will include selections of stories from Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, O. Henry, and many more performed by Members of The Pearl's Resident Acting Company including Dominic Cuskern, Jolly Abraham, Dan Daily (currently starring in Major Barbara), Chris Mixon, Carol Schultz and Brad Heberlee. Performing alongside Mr. Lopate and the Company will be the musical duo of Gelber & Manning, providing early jazz standards from Old New York.

Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos launch the New Year Tuscan-style with a new season of Extra Virgin on Wednesday, January 7th at 9:00pm ET/6:00pmPT, embarking on new adventures with their family, friends and delicious Tuscan-inspired dishes.