Master Sommelier cheating scandal results in loss of titles

October 13, 2018 by
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If you have ever eaten at a fine dining establishment, you've likely used the services of a sommelier, whether to choose a wine pairing or because one was used to develop the restaurant's wine list. Only the best of the best sommeliers earn the designation of Master Sommelier. The path to that highly desired title includes a battery of difficult… read more

Change is coming to the Beard Awards

October 2, 2018 by
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"If every restaurant team had an equal number of men and women, what effect would that have on the work environment? On the service? On the food? What if racial equity were the norm in kitchens and dining rooms across the country?" Those are the questions posed today by the James Beard Foundation in a blog post announcing changes to… read more

Cooking Light ends subscription print publication

September 14, 2018 by
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Over the course of my cooking career I have subscribed to many different food magazines: Bon Appetit, Gourmet, Saveur, and Cooking Light to name just a few. In the past few years, these elder statesmen of culinary journalism have faced the mounting pressures that are devastating most of the print magazine industry. Gourmet was the first to succumb, folding in… read more

Netflix announces lineup for the next two seasons of ‘Chef’s Table’

September 11, 2018 by
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The Netflix series 'Chef's Table' has been one of the best streaming food shows around since its debut in 201x. The streaming service recently announced which chefs would be featured in seasons five and six of the popular series.  The program is being more inclusive than past years, when it featured mostly white, male, Euro-centric chefs. Upcoming chefs are more… read more

Ottolenghi’s new podcast

September 6, 2018 by
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Can't get enough of Yotam Ottolenghi? Then we've got great news for you! Not only is his new book Simple out now in the UK and soon in the US, we've just discovered that the acclaimed chef and cookbook author has put together a podcast called SIMPLE Pleasures. (Where does he find the time?!) The blurb for the podcast says that… read more

London chefs head west

September 5, 2018 by
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The US may be on the cusp of another British invasion. This time around, however, it won't be music hitting the shores it will be food, as several London chefs and restaurant groups are opening new locations in the United States.  New York and Washington are the targets of the first wave of restaurants, with the former getting the most… read more

Saveur Blog Award finalists announced

September 4, 2018 by
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Saveur received over 20,000 nominations for its annual blog awards, and they have whittled the list down to 66 finalists (we missed the cut again this year, but thank you to everyone who nominated us!).  There are eleven categories for the blog awards: travel, most inspired weeknight dinners, food Instagram, drinks, baking and sweets, entertaining, food videos, new voice, photography, food… read more

José Andrés releases a new memoir next month

August 30, 2018 by
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Chef and restaurateur José Andrés added another job description - humanitarian - several years ago when he started the nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen. Andrés founded WCK following the devasting earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Last September, WCK tackled an even bigger challenge, helping to feed tens of thousands of people after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Andrés and WCK landed on… read more

Award-winning author Raghavan Iyer to open new restaurant

August 14, 2018 by
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Raghavan Iyer's cookbooks are popular with EYB Members for a reason: the recipes work and they are delicious. Now the award-winning author has his sights set on another challenge - opening a pizza restaurant in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.  Called Pizza Karma, the new venture will marry pizza with naan bread, with the crust being baked in a… read more

Rodale issues a cookbook recall

August 13, 2018 by
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The news is buzzing daily with reports of recalls on a variety of consumer products ranging from automobiles to lettuce. One thing you don't frequently hear about, however, is a recall of a cookbook. We recently learned of such a recall, for the book Tales from a Forager's Kitchen by Johnna Holmgren.  Holmgren, who has a large following for her… read more

Influential chef Joël Robuchon has died

August 6, 2018 by
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We are saddened to report that pioneering French chef Joël Robuchon has died at age 73. Robuchon inspired and mentored countless chefs such as Gordon Ramsay and Éric Ripert. His lengthy career is noteworthy for many reasons, not the least of which is the record-breaking 32 Michelin stars he earned - the most awarded to any single chef.  Robuchon also received accolades from… read more

The youngest winner ever for best baguette in Paris

August 4, 2018 by
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As anyone who has struggled to bake a traditional French baguette at home knows, mastering the loaf is no easy task. Even if you've been making them for years, it is difficult to achieve the proper crust, crumb, and shape. That's why the person who took home France's 2018 Grand Prize for Best Parisian Baguette is especially impressive: he is only… read more

Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards finalists announced

August 3, 2018 by
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Australian Gourmet Traveller magazine has just announced the finalists for its 2019 Restaurant Awards. Each year, the awards honor the best in Australian restaurants from wine lists to service to, of course, the food. As has been the case in recent years, several of the chef finalists have written highly-regarded cookbooks. Dan Hunter's phenomenal eatery Brae received a nomination for Best Regional… read more

‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat’ headed to Netflix

July 30, 2018 by
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EYB Members fell in love with Samin Nosrat's award-wining cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Netflix will air a four-part series that shares a title with the book. Like Netflix's other food-related programs, the show highlights food travel. Viewers will accompany Nosrat as she travels around the world to discover and examine delicious dishes.  On Instagram, Nosrat said about the show: "We've… read more

Los Angeles restaurant critic Jonathan Gold has died at age 57

July 21, 2018 by
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The Los Angeles Times has reported that award-winning restaurant critic Jonathan Gold has died of pancreatic cancer. Gold wrote about the Los Angeles dining scene for over thirty years, earning numerous James Beard Awards and a Pulitzer Prize in the process. Many of his reviews were compiled into a book, Counter Intelligence: Where to Eat in the Real Los Angeles.… read more

New cooking column from the NY Times

July 11, 2018 by
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Alison Roman's recent cookbook Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes immediately garnered a loyal following for its simple, delicious dishes that are full of timesaving techniques. Roman has been a senior food editor at Bon Appetit magazine and formerly worked as a pastry chef at places such as Quince in San Francisco and Momofuku Milk Bar in New York. She has also contributed to some… read more

You’ll ‘bug out’ over this cookbook

July 10, 2018 by
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Are you interested in eating insects? For most US residents, the answer to that question is "not yet." Although alternative proteins are multiplying rapidly, people in the US are resisting items that are commonly consumed in other cultures such as grubs or insects. If you aren't ready for whole bugs, Robyn Shapiro (a former marketing executive with Ralph Lauren), hopes… read more

The end of one era, but the promise of something new

July 9, 2018 by
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For the past 20+ years, Donna Hay has been a driving force in the Australian food scene. As Australia's leading food editor and best-selling cookbook author, she has shaped the conversation around food for decades. Recently, Hay announced that major changes were afoot: both Donna Hay Magazine and Donna Hay Fresh + Light) will soon be ceasing publication.  The announcement began with the… read more

World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2018

June 19, 2018 by
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  The 2018 list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants was just published. Unfortunately for Dominique Crenn, the prediction that her restaurant would be among this select group did not come true, as Atelier Crenn was shut out of the rankings entirely after debuting at number 83 last year. Last year's number one restaurant, Daniel Humm and Will Guidara's Eleven Madison Park, fell… read more

World’s 50 Best Restaurants to be announced next week, 51-100 out now

June 16, 2018 by
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Next week the annual list of the World's 50 Best Restaurants will be unveiled. This week we got to learn about the runners-up, the restaurants ranked from 51-100. The list contains restaurants on the move, either new restaurants working their way up the rankings, or older establishments formerly in the top 50 that have since lost their luster.  One restaurant… read more

Gabrielle Hamilton plans to run The Spotted Pig

June 13, 2018 by
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Say what you will about the New York restaurant scene, but you will never make the argument that it is boring. Today's surprise food news out of NYC comes from Prune owner Gabrielle Hamilton, who announced that she is going to partner with Ken Friedman to become co-owner of The Spotted Pig.  Hamilton said that she and her wife, Ashley… read more

Ruby Tandoh quits food column due to “toxic” food culture

June 10, 2018 by
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As a contestant and finalist on Great British Bake Off at age 20, Ruby Tandoh impressed the judges and the fans watching the show alike. She is the author of three well-regarded books, and began writing a weekly food column for The Guardian. She surprised fans last week by announcing in a series of tweets that she was quitting her… read more

Anthony Bourdain has died at age 61

June 8, 2018 by
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The culinary world is reeling this morning after reports that chef, author, and television star Anthony Bourdain has died of an apparent suicide. Bourdain, 61, was in Paris filming an episode of his CNN television series 'Parts Unknown'. In a statement, CNN said "It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony Bourdain. His love… read more

Disney is launching an online food channel

May 2, 2018 by
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At its annual presentation to advertisers of upcoming new video content, the Walt Disney Company announced that it was creating a new online channel and editorial site dedicated to food. The digital brand, called Disney Eats, will host culinary shows and products aimed at families. The content, much of which was created in a partnership with global entertainment company  Tastemade, includes shows… read more

Ina Garten announces new cookbook

April 30, 2018 by
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We've just received good news for Ina Garten fans - the Barefoot Contessa announced that she has a new cookbook coming out this fall. Named after Garten's latest program, Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks is set to hit store shelves this October. You can preorder it now through Amazon.  In her new book, the popular television… read more
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