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BeerKC pours a new name: Culinary Virtue Restaurant Collective

Mark Kelpe and James Westphal, the managing partners of BeerKC Restaurant Group, are ready for a new chapter......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 25th, 2021

Organization brings Black Restaurant Week to Nashville’s culinary scene

During Black Restaurant Week, foodies, culinary influencers, locals and guests will be treated to prix fixe brunch, lunch, and dinner menus at participating restaurants within the area......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2021

Burger King sparks uproar with ‘Women belong in the kitchen’ tweet, ad on International Women’s Day

The fast food giant was attempting to promote a culinary scholarship program to combat gender disparity in the restaurant industry......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 8th, 2021

Chef from Cena in downtown Tampa"s Channel district to compete on Food Network"s "Beat Bobby Flay"

A Tampa chef's culinary battle with Food Network star Bobby Flay will air Thursday evening. Chef Michael Buttacavoli of Cena, an Italian restaurant in downtown Tampa's Channel district, says his showdown on "Beat Bobby Flay" was filmed in 2019.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 4th, 2021

Jerk Shack minds bringing build-your-own roti concept to Pearl

The culinary minds behind the Jerk Shack and MAX's Wine Dive are bringing a build-your-own restaurant called Mi Roti to the Pearl. The Pearl announced in a Monday news release that Chefs Nicola Blaque and Butch Blache will open the new restaurant that.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 9th, 2020

Chili cook-off to raise funds for culinary training

Having chili for lunch this Saturday will help support culinary education at The Great Hawaiian Chili Cook-off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Koko Marina Center. Hosted by the Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, the nonprofit arm of H.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 2nd, 2020

Oregon nets 17 semifinalists for 2020 James Beard Awards

More than a dozen Portland and Oregon chefs and restaurants are semifinalists for one of the country’s top culinary honors. The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday released its 2020 semifinalists for its annual restaurant and chef awards. The l.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 26th, 2020

D.C. region gets several shoutouts among 2020 James Beard semifinalists

Two D.C. destinations made the semifinalist list for the country's best new restaurant as the James Beard Foundation released nominations for its coveted annual culinary awards to be doled out in May. Thamee at 1320 H St. NE and Rooster & Owl at 2.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 26th, 2020

Louis Vuitton is opening its first restaurant, but it"s just the latest luxury brand to make moves in the culinary world

Peter White / Contributor / Getty Images Louis Vuitton has annou.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 29th, 2020

Las Vegas group empowers women for top roles in food and hospitality

Although more than half of culinary school graduates are women, fewer than 7 percent hold the top roles in the industry, head chef or restaurant owner. It’s a disparity that’s addressed in a new documentary, and one and that has inspired resta.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 14th, 2020

Bright Star co-owner, local culinary icon Jimmy Koikos dies

A restaurateur who dedicated his life to running Bessemer's iconic Bright Star restaurant has died. Jimmy Koikos died Saturday at age 81 after a battle with cancer, according to AL.com. Koikos and his brother, Nicky Koikos, co-owned and co-managed th.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 18th, 2019

Local chefs expanding downtown Dayton presence with new restaurant in Fire Blocks District

A husband and wife duo who graduated from one of the top culinary schools in America are taking their downtown Dayton establishment to the next level. Casey and Patrick Van Voorhis, chef-owners of Grist Provisions, are relocating and expanding to .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 31st, 2019

The Village announces 12 restaurants for its entertainment district, taps culinary head

Junior Borges has been tapped as chef and vice president of Culinary for a new development within The Village Dallas' forthcoming entertainment district that is set to include 12 restaurant concepts, according to a news release. The Village - a n.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 23rd, 2019

Well-known Louisville chef takes job with Bardstown Bourbon Co.

A well-known figure in Louisville's food business will serve an important role at Bardstown Bourbon Co. John Castro, former executive chef of Winston's Restaurant at Sullivan University, has been named executive director of culinary operations for the c.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 24th, 2019

Auf Wiedersehen to Scharf"s

Scharf’s, a German-themed restaurant that has been part of the region’s culinary and dining landscape since 1967, is closing its doors this weekend. Scharf’s, according to its Facebook page, will close on June 29. The 8,000-square-foot resta.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 26th, 2019

Former Gulch restaurant scraps plans for spot in SoBro

Watermark, a trailblazing restaurant that helped establish the Gulch’s now-booming culinary scene, has scrapped plans for a SoBro location inside Bridgestone’s downtown tower. In 2016, Watermark announced plans to relocate to SoBro, where it woul.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 14th, 2019

Photos: Venezuelan immigrants open craft pizza shop in Midtown Houston

Ivan Favreau, Vanessa Fernandez, Ceasar Izaguirre and Tamara Gonzalez are bringing their collective Venezuelan business experience to Houston. Their first restaurant, The Gypsy Poet, held its soft opening June 7 and is now fully open.  A year in the.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 12th, 2019

McCoy’s owners plan new concept in its Westport space

The owners of the former McCoy’s Public House in Westport plan to open a new concept in its space they describe as “McCoy’s younger nephew.” James Westphal and Mark Kelpe, co-owners of BeerKC Restaurant Group, plan to open Mickey’s Hideaw.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 31st, 2019

Here are the local finalists for James Beard awards

Greater Washington’s restaurant scene has five finalists in the James Beard Award Foundation’s annual culinary awards program. Pichet Ong of Brothers and Sisters in the Line hotel in Adams Morgan is one of five finalists in the outstanding past.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 27th, 2019

Two new vendors coming to the North Market this spring

The North Market is adding a few more pins to its culinary map. Already home to cuisine ranging from Vietnamese pho to Nashville-style hot chicken, the ever-evolving public market has two new additions lined up for the spring: Somali restaurant Hoyoâ€.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2019

Here"s what it actually means when a restaurant gets a Michelin star

Charles Platiau/Reuters Michelin stars originated when the Michelin tire company created a culinary guidebook, known as The Michelin Guide. Accolades su.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 25th, 2018