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James Beard Foundation Awards Final Noms Blather; Plus, Anthony Bourdain Is Coming to MN!

The James Beard Foundation Awards Final Noms . . . Who I’m Rooting For
The James Beard Foundation Awards are held on May 3 and 6 in New York City, and the final lists of nominees are out. Locally, there was plenty of representation. More on that in a minute.

I was overjoyed to see Jesse Grffiths’Afield: A Chef’s Guide to Preparing and Cooking

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Super Bowl Diary: Behind the Scenes of the VIP Experience

You knew you were in New Orleans and you knew it had to be Super Bowl Week: Elevator-to-baggage claim, 200 limo drivers holding up signs for corporate types and A-List celebs. Background music provided by a second line band, all set to the staccato backbeat of the clickety-clack of a hundred pairs of six-inch Loubs scooting across the linoleum floor as the out-of-town party girls…

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Chambers Resto Transition, Footlong Fraud, Worst Food Trends, and Bourdain’s New Show

Le Méridien Chambers: From D’Amico Kitchen to Marin

Never judge a book by its cover, I mean, I would have thought D’Amico Kitchen was a smart restaurant choice for a hotel, but it didn’t pan out . . . now Craig Bentdahl, the first-time restaurateur who owns Mill Valley Kitchen in St. Louis Park is opening a new restaurant this summer in the old DK…

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Thom Pham’s Bookkeeping, Anthony Bourdain’s Roasting, and Epcot Food and Wine 2012 Recap

October 24 is National Food Day. Check out foodday.org  for events in your hometown and how you can get involved! I am going to be at Babson College doing my best to promote sustainable healthy food production and consumption in America. I believe in the civic power of entrepreneurship to change our lives for the better. Come say hi to me if you…

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Americans’ Food Fetish + Flaws With the Michelin Guide + Farm Bill Lapse Halts Ag Innovation

Do you watch porn? Food porn, specifically? I know everyone watches regular porn, that’s the worst kept secret on the planet, but what about the culinary variety? I adore it; I think food is beautiful. I think the problem is the name. Check out this amazing footage from a recent Dr. Oz show. Gail Simmons and Joe Bastianich join in the chat, as does…

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On My Radar: Oysters Galore, Don’t-Miss Chef TV, Urban Ag, Lobster Pot Pies, and More

I live in the Twin Cities. Lots to do around here these days. This Friday night on Sept. 21, one of the coolest stores in town, Gallery Co,  is hosting an open house at its gallery/consignment shop/furniture and design hub. It’s at 1609 Hennepin Avenue South from 6-10 p.m., off Loring Park. It’s going to be fun. Cool people, great music, fun stuff to see…

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