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Chef Art Smith Hosts a Queer for Beard after party honoring LGBT James Beard Award nominees
New York, NY (May 11, 2013) – Soon after the conclusion of the 2013 James Beard Awards hosted at Avery Fisher Hall of the Lincoln Center, there was a buzz about a certain after-party hosted by Celebrity Chef Art Smith. [...]
James Beard Awards 2013: Highlights and DC Mentions
New York, NY (May 9, 2013) – The James Beard Foundation hosted its 2013 James Beard Foundation Awards, the nation’s most prestigious recognition program honoring professionals in the culinary world at Lincoln Center in the Avery Fisher Hall. The cinema-themed [...]
The Lobby-List: Hotel Outdoor Summer Offerings
Washington, DC (May 2, 2013) – In Washington, it seems as if we have skipped spring and jumped right into summer. With that, DC’s finest hotels are beginning to offer their outdoor patios as new places to enjoy a great [...]
James Beard Foundation Launches Epicurean Tour
New York, NY (May 2, 2013) – The James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced a partnership with Chase Sapphire Preferred Visa Signature to present The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America: “Local Flavor from Coast To Coast” epicurean tour. From September 20 [...]
Jennifer Hudson Honored at the Hamilton
Washington, DC (April 18, 2013) – Last night at the Hamilton, Jennifer Hudson was honored by the Recording Academy and Grammy Foundation at the annual Grammy’s on the Hill. Downstairs in Hamilton Live, Clive Davis, former American Idol Judge and [...]
Le Diplomate Now Open
Washington, DC (April 8, 2013) – Le Diplomate, the stunning French brasserie opening at the corner of 14th and Q Streets in Washington, DC, has just announced its opening timeline with soft and official openings taking place in early April 2013. Le Diplomate will [...]
Astro Doughuts & Fried Chicken Opens for Business
Washington, DC (April 8, 2013) – Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, opened today at 8:00am on 1308 G Street, NW Washington, DC. After several months of catering and pop-up sales, pastry Chef Jason Gehring, formerly of Fiola, The Charleston and Cinghiale [...]
Mike Isabella to Execute the World’s Largest Farm to Table Dining Experience at Preakness
Washington, DC (March 20, 2013) – The Maryland Jockey Club announced its plans to launch a “farm to table” concept at the Preakness Stakes’ Corporate Village and Turfside Terrace. The 2013 menus will be produced by celebrity chef and restaurateur, [...]
A Place At the Table Movie Review
Washington, DC (February 27, 2013) – Directors Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush bring you a new documentary called A Place at the Table opening in Washington, DC on March 1st, 2013. This film brings up a hard topic to swallow [...]
Daikaya to Open Soon in Chinatown
Washington, D.C. (February 12, 2013) – Daikaya, one of DC’s most anticipated restaurant openings, is set to open its doors in April 2013. Partners Daisuke Utagawa, Yama Jewayni and Katsuya Fukushima (also the executive chef) have teamed up to create [...]