James Beard

Registration Is Open! Sizzle on the Cover of Taste of Home Magazine as Colossal's 2024 Favorite Chef

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Donnerstag, April 25, 2024
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PHOENIX, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, a nationally registered professional fundraiser that has raised over $47 million for charity since 2022, invites established chefs, aspiring cooks, and culinary enthusiasts to seize the spatula and register for the prestigious Favorite Chef competition. With a tantalizing grand prize of $25,000 and the coveted chance to grace the COVER of Taste of Home, this year's culinary competition promises to be a delectable feast for the senses.

Key Points: 
  • Taste of Home magazine , a leader in culinary inspiration, is set to feature the 2024 Favorite Chef on its cover.
  • With over $4.7M raised for the James Beard Foundation , the Favorite Chef competition fosters a community of chefs supporting chefs.
  • TWO TITLES FOR THE TAKING:
    PEOPLE'S CHOICE: The public will select the 2024 Favorite Chef, honoring a culinary favorite who embodies passion, tenacity, and a dash of fire.
  • CHEF WORKS ®: The leading manufacturer of chef uniforms and chef wear programs within the food service and hospitality industries around the globe.

Costa Palmas Joins Forces With Michelin-Star Chef Ludo Lefebvre To Introduce Delphine: A Day Club Destination on the East Cape

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Dienstag, April 23, 2024
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EAST CAPE, Mexico, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Costa Palmas, the distinguished 1,500-acre residential and resort community on the East Cape of Los Cabos, proudly debuts Delphine, a new Costa Palmas Day Club in collaboration with Michelin-Star Chef Ludo Lefebvre and internationally acclaimed day club curator Fabien Cerato. Set to open in early summer 2024, Delphine promises a vibrant destination experience with an unparalleled culinary journey, offering a fresh locale for members and Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos and soon-to-be Amanvari guests to indulge, lounge, and dance beachside.

Key Points: 
  • EAST CAPE, Mexico, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Costa Palmas , the distinguished 1,500-acre residential and resort community on the East Cape of Los Cabos, proudly debuts Delphine, a new Costa Palmas Day Club in collaboration with Michelin-Star Chef Ludo Lefebvre and internationally acclaimed day club curator Fabien Cerato.
  • Guests will have the option to dine in the sand under the shade of an umbrella or in the pavilion's al fresco patio.
  • Chef Ludo is excited for his Costa Palmas debut with Delphine before opening a Casa Blake brasserie in the coming years.
  • The collaboration with Chef Ludo underscores Costa Palmas' commitment to providing world-class lifestyle and culinary experiences that celebrate innovation, creativity, and cultural fusion which Costa Palmas Club members and Costa Palmas guests can enjoy.

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® TEAMS UP WITH WILDAID AND THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS TO LAUNCH CAMPAIGN COMBATING FOOD WASTE

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Montag, April 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Day, the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the country's leading culinary nonprofit, WildAid, a leading environmental and conservation nonprofit, and The School of Visual Arts partnered to launch a new advertising campaign aimed at educating consumers on reducing food waste. Leveraging JBF's industry expertise, the new initiative provides at-home cooks with creative chef-approved recipes that also help to reduce their carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The advertising campaign highlights the staggering environmental impact of food waste, with the average American discarding over 325 pounds of food per year, equating to the carbon pollution of 42 coal-fired power plants.
  • "Reducing food waste is a critical contributor to a more sustainable food system," said Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation.
  • The campaign features creative content developed in partnership with The School of Visual Arts, who were able to tap JBF's long standing relationships with photographers, food stylists, and videographers.
  • Follow along on social via the WildAid @WildAid and James Beard Foundation @jamesbeard Instagram channels for more information.

Windstar Cruises Celebrates 10 Year Partnership with the James Beard Foundation®; Announces Guest Chefs for 2025 Sailings

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Dienstag, März 26, 2024
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More than three dozen James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs have sailed with Windstar since the partnership's inception.

Key Points: 
  • More than three dozen James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs have sailed with Windstar since the partnership's inception.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize our 10-year partnership with the James Beard Foundation," said Windstar President Christopher Prelog.
  • Details for all five James Beard Foundation themed cruises in 2025 can be found below.
  • Find out more about James Beard Foundation cruises with Windstar.

INSTITUTE OF CULINARY EDUCATION LAUNCHES TWO NEW SCHOLARSHIPS

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Dienstag, März 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) today announced two new scholarships to help students launch careers in food and hospitality. The scholarships, awarded in connection with the James Beard Foundation, provide up to $35,000 in tuition waivers for deserving future students hoping to enter the industry.

Key Points: 
  • The school's hope is to continue to empower those who wish to study culinary arts and hospitality to be able to do so.
  • "At ICE, our mission is to help all who enter through our doors find their culinary voice," said Rick Smilow, ICE chairman and founder.
  • This $20,000 scholarship will be offered for study in ICE's Culinary Arts program at either the NYC or LA campus.
  • The French Culinary Institute (FCI) was established in 1984 with a focus on French technique as the foundation for teaching professional cooking.

NEW JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS FOR RESTAURANT SURVIVAL, IGNITES CHEF-LED EFFORT FOR FEDERAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

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Dienstag, Februar 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The James Beard Foundation® announced today the launch of a new campaign focused on tackling the significant impact of climate change on independent restaurants, chefs, and the local economies they support. Through the Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign, the James Beard Foundation will unite chefs across the country to raise awareness, educate federal policymakers, and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign, the James Beard Foundation will unite chefs across the country to raise awareness, educate federal policymakers, and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
  • "The harsh reality is that climate change will create serious challenges for many of these beloved establishments, and it is critical we come together and take action now."
  • In addition to the report, the James Beard Foundation also released a fact sheet that highlights the economic importance of the industry and lays out policy parameters for federal action.
  • The Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign will bring together chefs from coast to coast in a passionate call to action.

BentoBox Introduces the BentoBox Marketing & Commerce Platform, An All-In-One Restaurant Commerce Engine

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Donnerstag, Februar 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BentoBox, the Official Restaurant Technology Partner of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), has launched the BentoBox Marketing & Commerce Platform, an all-in-one restaurant commerce engine—encompassing modules for websites, online ordering, reservations, and events management—that will engage diners and keep them coming back.

Key Points: 
  • The activation of more modules allows BentoCore to collect more data, providing a fuller view of restaurant's diners and overall business performance, enabling more targeted marketing and smarter hospitality.
  • Marketing & Loyalty: Includes all the tools that restaurants need to stay connected with customers and keep them coming back such as email marketing, SMS marketing, and loyalty programs.
  • As restaurants today face numerous challenges, the BentoBox Marketing & Commerce Platform enables restaurants to stand out, sell, engage more diners, and operate more efficiently.
  • For additional information on the BentoBox Marketing & Commerce Platform, visit getbento.com/blog/krystle-mobayeni-2024/ or contact [email protected] .

The Colossal Impact: 2023 Allocation of Funds Raised for Charity Through Online Competitions

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Donnerstag, Januar 4, 2024
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PHOENIX , Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Colossal Management, a pioneering force in changing the landscape of fundraising through online competitions, announces the allocation of over $23 million in donation funds raised in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX , Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Colossal Management, a pioneering force in changing the landscape of fundraising through online competitions, announces the allocation of over $23 million in donation funds raised in 2023.
  • Through various competitions, Colossal has successfully raised substantial amounts, and the funds are now being directed toward impactful initiatives.
  • All donations raised from associated votes cast during a Colossal competition go directly to DTCare, a 501(c)(3) charity, which subsequently grants the donations to a designated nonprofit at the end of the competition.
  • Colossal has successfully raised substantial amounts, and the funds are now directed toward impactful initiatives.

CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK 2024 RESTAURANTS REVEALED AT EATITUPCHICAGO.COM

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Mittwoch, Dezember 13, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choose Chicago, the city's official destination marketing organization, announces the highly anticipated return of the annual Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW). Produced annually by Choose Chicago, the beloved event celebrates its 17th year Friday, January 19 through Sunday, February 4, 2024. Food lovers can reserve tables and view menus online beginning today for multi-course meals at more than 381 Chicagoland eateries at eatitupchicago.com.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Choose Chicago , the city's official destination marketing organization, announces the highly anticipated return of the annual Chicago Restaurant Week (CRW).
  • "There is no better time than Chicago Restaurant Week to experience Chicago's incomparable culinary talent and the cultural richness of our great city and its neighborhoods," said Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of Choose Chicago.
  • Chicago Restaurant Week offers visitors and local foodies an exciting opportunity to experience some of the area's most sought-after restaurants.
  • "Chicago Restaurant Week reflects the passion and vitality of our restaurant community," said Sam Toia, President and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association.

A-GAME Teams up with Celebrity Chef and TV Personality Scott Conant

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Freitag, Dezember 8, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages Inc. ("A-GAME")  is proud to announce its latest completed agreement with American celebrity chef, restaurateur, TV personality and cookbook author Scott Conant, naming him as a brand ambassador.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A-GAME Beverages Inc. ("A-GAME")  is proud to announce its latest completed agreement with American celebrity chef, restaurateur, TV personality and cookbook author Scott Conant, naming him as a brand ambassador.
  • Conant is bringing fresh ideas and a unique perspective to the framework of A-GAME.
  • Chef Scott Conant opened his first restaurant, L'Impero, located in Manhattan in 2002.
  • L'Impero proved to be a huge success and by 2004 Conant was awarded the title of "Best New Chef" by Food & Wine.