James Beard News

Award-winning food writer and host Josh Ozersky goes on a spirited journey across the country, and back in time, to explore the science, anthropology, and history of alcohol.

Renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown will bring his 'Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour', to Hershey Theatre tonight, November 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Guests sailing with Celebrity Cruises can now indulge in the culinary world's finest delicacy white truffles. Last night, the premium cruise brand acquired two of the world's rarest mushrooms at the World White Truffle Auction in Grinzane Cavour, Italy. Passionate about providing vacationers with the finest dining experiences at sea, Celebrity traveled to Italy's gastronomic region of Piedmont to procure the white truffles known as "the diamond of the kitchen." Weighing a total of 700 grams, these elusive gems will be showcased at exclusive dining events unique to Celebrity.

Chef Jason Tilmann of The Strand Bistro, located in The Strand Hotel, is in our 'Chef's Spotlight.' The Strand Bistro is an ideal location for theatergoers, area shoppers and guests visiting the 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.

Award-winning food writer and host Josh Ozersky goes on a spirited journey across the country, and back in time, to explore the science, anthropology, and history of alcohol.

Tavern on the Green owners Jim Caiola and David Salama announce the appointment of iconic chef Jeremiah Tower as executive chef of Tavern on the Green. This pairing brings together a classic American chef with a classic American restaurant.

Narrated by Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain, and winner of the 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program, THE MIND OF A CHEF is a rare and beautiful thing: an intelligent television show about cooking.

Narrated by Executive Producer Anthony Bourdain, and winner of the 2014 Emmy Award for Outstanding Culinary Program, THE MIND OF A CHEF is a rare and beautiful thing: an intelligent television show about cooking.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ America Cooks with Chefs, a nationwide health and wellness movement, revealed the identities of the six contestants who will be paired with James Beard Awardwinning chefs to participate in a challenge to create the ultimate delicious and healthy dish.

America's Baking and Sweets Show, brings someof the world's best chefs and cake designers to its Main Stage at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center (1515 N. Thoreau Drive) from November 14 th 16 th, 2014. With the theme of the Wizard of Oz, visitors enter a wonderful world of tasty delights and magical creations.

Renowned foodist and television personality Alton Brown announced the return of Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour, on the heels of the successful inaugural run to 46 US cities. Over 100,000 tickets were sold for the Food Network star's show, featuring 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.

The Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) presents the 25th Anniversary Fall Festival, featuring 112 events which will explore the theme of Journeys, today, Oct. 25-Nov. 9, 2014.

Today Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of a global gastronomy-focused program in partnership with the world's foremost culinary arts organization, the James Beard Foundation (JBF). Taste of Waldorf Astoria pairs young, emerging JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist chefs with prominent Michelin-starred Waldorf Astoria chefs in Rome, Berlin, Edinburgh, Shanghai, and La Quinta, California. The program is designed to reinforce Waldorf Astoria's commitment to culinary excellence and create a platform for rising star chefs to showcase and develop their talent.

Chef Richard Blais reveals how you taste, choose, and crave favorite foods on new series Hungry Games, premiering tonight, October 20th at 8:00pm ET/PT on Food Network.

Bravo Media's Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series 'Top Chef' will premiere its 12th season in Boston tonight, October 15th at 10PM ET/PT.

Planet Bordaux, representing Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur AOC's, had their third annual Goldmine event for trade and media to discover accessible, affordable and delicious wines that Bordeaux offers.

Lucent Media Production Inc. announces that production has begun on the 6 X 1 hr. documentary series Confucius Was a Foodie! A New World Adventure in an Ancient Cuisine

Blue Apron, the leading recipe and fresh ingredient delivery service in the US, today announced it is partnering with Bravo Media to give “Top Chef” fans across the country the unique opportunity to cook the winning dish they have just seen prepared on the series premiere.

The Postal Service is cooking up a feast of 20 million Limited Edition Celebrity Chefs Forever stamps today. The sugar-free, fat-free, zero-calorie stamps will be on the menu of the nation's Post Offices beginning today.