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Thanksgiving Menu in Pheonix

For Thanksgiving Day, Valley chef Charles Wade Schwerd and Arrowhead Grill are cooking up a Thanksgiving dinner Phoenix residents will love, with Thanksgiving recipes and non-traditional alternatives sure to please. Reservations are required for Thanksgiving dinner and are expected to go quickly. The cost is $49.99 per person for the prix fixe meal and the […]

Blueberry Recipes Go Wild on CIA ProChef Site

The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council announces Blueberry Kitchen: Contemporary Recipes from the Culinary Institute of America, an easy-access online curriculum developed in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). The program includes entertaining and informative video instruction by CIA Chef Scott Samuel who demonstrates preparation of 14 innovative blueberry dishes, spanning breakfast, salads, entrees, […]

ProStart Grad Gets Surprise Scholarhip

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is proud to announce that NRAEF ProStart alumna Jazmin Eck was recently awarded a full scholarship to California Culinary Academy where she plans to begin her education in September. Eck was chosen for the scholarship while attending the 25th Annual NRAEF Salute to Excellence awards held on May […]

ACF Teaches Cold Kitchen Skills in “Garde Manger”

The American Culinary Federation (ACF), the nation’s largest professional chefs organization, is pleased to announce its newest textbook, Garde Manger: Cold Kitchen Fundamentals, a companion to Baking Fundamentals and Culinary Fundamentals. Written for the garde manger chef, culinary students, and educators, the 912-page book focuses on techniques, provides an overview of the cold kitchen, and […]

Chef Willix Climbs to New Heights with Latitude

Lauded Atlanta chef Micah Willix is thrilled to announce his new restaurant concept, Latitude, in Phipps Plaza. Long a veteran of Atlanta’s restaurant scene and former chef at Ecco, Willix brings a focused, ingredient-driven acumen to what promises to be one of the city’s most exciting openings of 2011. Known for his keen sense of process […]

Kendall College Names New Provost

Kendall College announced today that it has named Gwen Hillesheim, Ed.D., as provost. In this role, Dr. Hillesheim will serve as the academic leader of the Chicago-based institution that offers degrees in business, culinary arts, early childhood education, and hospitality management. She replaces Dr. Karen Gersten, president of Kendall College, who served as provost for […]

Chefs Holidays Series Returns for Winter Splendor

The Ahwahnee, a recently renovated, full-service, AAA Four-Diamond hotel located in Yosemite National Park, California, announces its 2012 season lineup for the 27th annual Chefs’ Holidays event series.  Celebrating the range of styles, personalities, and trends that characterize the American culinary scene in the beautiful natural setting in Yosemite National Park, Chefs’ Holidays brings together […]

Southern Art Selects Culinary Team

Chef-owner Art Smithis proud to announce the acclaimed culinary team of his anticipated Atlanta debuts Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, opening Wednesday, October 12, 2011. Executive chef Anthony Gray will helm the kitchen of the Southern-inspired restaurant, accompanied by pastry chef Meredith Miller, head mixologist and bar manager Brian Stanger, and general manager Alain Zemmour. […]

NY Spa Adds Farm-to-Table Restaurant

The recent opening of Henry's Farm to Table restaurant at Buttermilk Falls Inn + Spa in the 300-year-old Hudson River-side hamlet of Milton, New York, completes the property's evolution from charming bed and breakfast to country chic resort – one with a decidedly green sensibility. The new contemporary American 60-seat dining destination restaurant embraces the […]

New Les Dames Scholarships in Seattle

Les Dames d’Escoffier, Seattle Chapter (LDES) established two new endowed scholarship funds at South Seattle Community College (SSCC). They are Les Dames d’Escoffier, Seattle, Culinary Arts Endowed Scholarship Fund in Honor of Co-Founder, Dame Kathleen Stang, and Les Dames d’Escoffier, Seattle, Wine Technology—Northwest Wine Academy Endowed Scholarship Fund. The scholarship endowments were funded with two cash gifts […]

Darden Supports Michelle Obama, Cuts Calories

Darden Restaurants Inc., operator of the Olive Garden and Red Lobster dining chains, agreed to work with the Partnership for a Healthier America to cut calories and salt in its meals. Darden will reduce calories and sodium by 10 percent in the next five years at its six different restaurant chains, Rich Jeffers, a company […]

On the Lamb: Chefs Face Off in NYC

On September 25, the American Lamb Board, in partnership with Share Our Strength, will bring four culinary kings and their winning dishes from four U.S. cities to New York for the ultimate baaa-ttle. Hosted by Chef and Food Network personality Amanda Freitag, Lamb Jam Masters will offer lambtastic tastes with local beer and wine pairings […]

NRA Offers Hurricane Readiness Tips to Restaurants

The National Restaurant Association (www.restaurant.org) is offering its members and the restaurant community at large the following tips to prepare for Hurricane Irene in at-risk areas on the East Coast. The safety of employees and guests is first and foremost. Keep up to date with the latest developments through state and local government sources to […]

Davanti Enoteca Brings Slice of Italy to San Diego

Scott Harris, the mastermind behind the wildly successful Chicago-based family of Francesca’s Restaurants, has brought his rustic Italian cooking to the Little Italy neighborhood of San Diego. Located at 1655 India St., Davanti Enoteca offers the same incredible dining experience as its Windy City counterpart but inspired by its San Diego surroundings. On Friday, August […]

Oprah’s Chef Brings Southern Concept to Atlanta

Acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Art Smith will open the doors to Southern Art and Bourbon Bar, his first restaurant and bar concept in the Southeast, on Monday, September 26, 2011. Smith’s anticipated debut in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood will combine a hip, urban eatery with classic Southern charm. “I am very […]

Chef Gastón Opens Peruvian Restaurant in NYC

Chef Gastón Acurio, the globally-renowned Peruvian chef with 29 restaurants around the world, will open his first New York City restaurant in September. La Mar Cebicheria Peruana will be located at 11 Madison Ave. at 25th Street, overlooking beautiful and historic Madison Square Park. Serving as executive chef will be Victoriano Lopez, Gastón’s most trusted […]

Why Matchbox’s Small Business is on Fire

Perry Smith understands how to grow a brand. Nearly ten years ago, four men sat down to talk about opening a restaurant in Washington, D.C. Smith, Drew Kim, and brothers Mark and Ty Neal had expansive ideas about brands – pizzas from custom-made ovens, upscale diners, hot dogs piled with nuclear green relish – but […]

Fancy Food Show Sets Donation Record

The 57th Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C., ended on a high note when exhibitors broke records by donating 153,000 pounds of specialty foods and beverages to area residents in need. Food News Media’s Editorial Director, Blair Chancey, attended the Fancy Food Show last month! Read about her experience here. The food was the […]

Culinary Stars Sizzled During Veggie U Celebration

The 9th Annual Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration commanded a crowd of record breaking numbers on July 16. The annual benefit for the children’s education program had culinary greats on the grounds to mingle with guests, offer up cooking demonstrations, and give a packed-house panel discussion on sustainability.  The VIP pre-party was an exclusive […]

Two-Day Conference Covers Restaurant Investing

Private equity investors active in the restaurant space are invited to attend an inaugural conference that will cover the complete deal cycle – from locating the best investment opportunity to maximizing the value on a sale. Nearly 20 of the industry's leading consultants, advisers, and restaurateurs will offer their prospective and advice on topics such […]

Heard on the Grapevine: Flan Recipe Wins Contest

An innovative approach to using fresh grapes from California gave the winning edge to Elijah Gurman of Eden Restaurant, South Beach, Florida, in a nationwide foodservice recipe contest. Gurman was awarded $1,500 in the California Table Grape Commission’s Foodservice Recipe Contest for his Grape Fennel Flan. “Chefs, cooks, and culinary instructors from throughout the country […]

Chef Mensinga Heads to Southern California

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the 239-room historic landmark and AAA Four Diamond property located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, proudly announces the appointment of Fred Mensinga to the position of executive chef. Chef Mensinga will be responsible for the direction of all hotel catering and dining outlets, including Duane’s Prime Steaks & Seafood Restaurant, Mission […]

American Culinary Federation Chooses 2011 Winners

The American Culinary Federation (ACF), the nation’s premier organization of professional chefs, will honor 23 establishments nationwide with Achievement of Excellence Awards at the 2011 ACFNational Convention held at the Gaylord Texan, in Dallasfrom July 22-26. Achievement of Excellence Awards recognize foodservice establishments that exemplify a commitment to excellence in their area. Criteria for the […]