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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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 .....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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€.....»»
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.....»»