Posts Tagged ‘Chef’
It’s a good time for restaurant job seekers
The Culinary Institute of America is hosting one of its biggest career fairs in the school’s history today. More than 250 recruiters and human resources professionals from the foodservice and hospitality industries are seeking their next top chefs on the Hyde Park, N.Y., campus, which holds four career fairs each year. Companies say they are [...]
Richard Rosendale takes home the gold at Bocuse d’Or USA
After competing against three other finalists, Richard Rosendale emerged as the winner of the Bocuse d’Or USA culinary competition. Rosendale will go on to represent the U.S. in the international Bocuse d’Or competition in Lyons, France, next year. Rosendale is the executive chef of The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., where he specializes in serving classic [...]
Colman Andrews on the making of America’s 50 Most Powerful People in Food
The Daily Meal’s second annual ranking of America’s 50 Most Powerful People in Food was released this month. Colman Andrews, The Daily Meal editorial director, Saveur co-founder and James Beard Award winner, discussed his thoughts on the list and what the ranking means for the food industry. What leadership characteristics and trends did you spot [...]
Gearing up for New Year’s Eve
The last night of 2011 will bring celebrations nationwide, from quiet nights with a few loved ones to splashy Vegas parties, as Americans bid farewell to another 12 months of economic uncertainty and hope for better from the year to come. Big private parties still aren’t back, as evidenced by Chicago restaurateur Grant Achatz’s change [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
In observance of Thanksgiving in the U.S., SmartBrief e-newsletters will not be published Thursday and Friday. Publication will resume Monday. If you don’t already subscribe, sign up for our free foodservice and nutrition publications, which keep you on top of news you need to know. Here are some of our favorite recent Thanksgiving-themed articles. The [...]
1789′s chef puts simple twists on Thanksgiving staples
More than half of Americans — and nearly 60% of women — look forward to side dishes over the main dish of ham or turkey during the holidays, according to a survey by Hormel Country Crock. Stuffing was named as the favorite side, and more than half of Americans ages 55 and older picked stuffing [...]
Krystal keeps growing with prototypes and products
Krystal is in expansion mode after closing about 40 underperforming locations during the downturn, planning to have about 760 corporate and franchise units during the next five years. Marketing Vice President Brad Wahl shares some insight into how the 79-year-old quickservice chain is changing with the times. Tell me about the new store prototype. What’s [...]
Restaurants go pink to support breast cancer research
From Cowboys Stadium in Dallas to the plastic Tic Tac cases at cash registers across the country, pink is the color of the month as Americans walk, run, shop and dine to support awareness and raise funds to fight breast cancer. Restaurants are doing their part, including 31 eateries in New Orleans that have banded [...]
Paula Deen, food films and the best restaurant in New York
Here are a few fun food news and events to get the weekend started. Share your favorite stories of the week in the comments. Paula Deen beat out Padma and Giada as Maxim’s “Hottest Female TV Chef.” New York Times critic Sam Sifton crowned Per Se the best restaurant in New York in his last [...]
How restaurants are participating in Food Day 2011
Chefs, nutrition experts, anti-hunger advocates, sustainable food fans and foodies of all stripes who are interested in finding better ways to eat and feed others will celebrate the first Food Day on Monday, Oct. 24. Spearheaded by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest and co-chaired by U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin and U.S. [...]
