This is excerpted from Ari Weinzweig’s newsletter called “Ari’s Top 5.” I met Ari years ago at a Southern Foodways Alliance symposium. Ari is one of the most interesting dudes I know, and I’m envious as to how prolific he is. I’m sharing this article to my blog because I’ve been frequently asked about self-publishing. […]
Les Dames d’Escoffier International’s Colorado Chapter Has Scholarships!
The Colorado Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) is pleased to sponsor two $1,500 scholarships and offer one $2,500 scholarship sponsored by Culinary Creative. These scholarships are available to qualified female students who will be attending and are enrolled an applicable program in the Fall, 2023. Applicants must have a focus in a food-related […]
Congrats to the 2023 James Beard Foundation “America’s Classics” Awardees!
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® ANNOUNCES THE 2023 RESTAURANT AND CHEF AMERICA’S CLASSICS AWARD WINNERS NEW YORK (February 22, 2023) – The James Beard Foundation® announced today the six recipients of its 2023 America’s Classics Award. A Restaurant and Chef Awards category, the America’s Classics Award is given to locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and are […]
Congrats to the 2023 James Beard Foundation Restaurants & Chefs Awards Semi-finalists
As the chair of the James Beard Foundation’s Restaurant and Chefs Committee, I’m happy to congratulate this year’s semifinalists! I love how this list celebrates a wide range of people and places in the restaurant industry. It couldn’t have happened without the hard work and dedication of my fellow committee members! Get the full scoop […]



