Check out the winners of The Munchies, a locally-grown online national conversation about food. Check out all the winners here. I think the depth and breadth across the landscape of winners and nominees was really high quality and proves you can be populist, crowd sourced, and still maintain high standards for achievement and excellence. I am so proud to be involved.
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…
Hats Off to James Beard Award Semifinalists
Last week the James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced its list of semifinalists for the chefs and restaurants portion of the awards from which the final nominees will be announced on March 18, 2013. Winners will be selected in New York City the first weekend in May at the annual spring awards gala.
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…
Happy Food Day: Save America, One Plate at a Time
Today is National Food Day, check out foodday.org presented by Center for Science in the Public Interest. The short, simple essay below was written to give folks who know the least about the issues a solid place to begin their personal revolution. Food security, food production, food consumption, cooking, and eating in America is a social justice issue and requires a social movement; the type of…
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…
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…
Notes from the Field
Think Kyoto. Think Kaiseki. Think fall in Japan meets fall in Chicago. That vibe is in full effect at my new favorite place in America to eat, drink, and hang out: Next Restaurant. Chef Dave Beran told me that rare Japanese maple leaves from the oldest (of that varietal) in the world are being served as an edible component to the dessert course….
Experience Provides Reader Service; Plus, Be-There Food Events
This coming week you will see a new food truck roll out on the streets of Minneapolis and St. Paul; it’s called AZ…
Chef vs.Critic vs. Chef + Watch What Happens Live Recap
Last night I did double duty. I was a guest on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live along with Joe Manganiello, who plays the…
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