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Over the weekend, the prestigious culinary community came together at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, to honor Padma Lakshmi. The annual Chefs & Champagne fundraiser is literally the event of the Summer is hosted by the James Beard Foundation (JBF). JBF does an excellent job of celebrating and nurturing people who are making America’s food culture more diverse, delicious, and sustainable for everyone. In addition to Chefs & Champagne, JBF administers the James Beard Awards; grants scholarships for culinary students; produces national events like the Taste America tour, and creates educational programs for the culinary community and food lovers.

Speaking of food lovers, more than 35 chefs from around the country, gathered under the tent at Wölffer Estate Vineyard to feed about 900 foodies and philanthropists at Chefs & Champagne. Everyone was there to not only nosh on the many offerings, sip Champagne Boizel, wines, and ciders from Wölffer Estate Vineyard, but to celebrate Padma Lakshmi. JBF’s newest CEO Clare Reichenbach shared “It was fantastic to honor Padma Lakshmi and to recognize her inspiring contributions to the culinary community.”

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Padma Lakshmi, host and executive producer of Bravo’s James Beard Award-winning and Emmy award–winning Top Chef, will be the guest of honor at this year’s Chefs & Champagne on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Lakshmi is in good company, previous honorees include Julia Child, Martha Stewart, and Daniel Boulud, among others.

Lakshmi is a savvy businesswoman, having had multiple companies of her own, including the home décor line, The Padma Collection; and Padma’s Easy Exotic, a collection of frozen rice, lentils, and other culinary products. Last year, Lakshmi became an ambassador for the ACLU, focusing on women’s reproductive health and immigration issues. She is also co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America. When asked about the prestigious honor, Lakshmi said, “I am excited to be joining the ranks of previous guests of honor such as Julia Child and Martha Stewart to support the foundation’s mission to make America’s food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. Bringing attention to JBF scholarship, women’s leadership, and other impact programs aligns with many of the causes that are close to my heart.”

The annual fundraiser, which is held at Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York, is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events of the summer. During Chefs & Champagne, guests get the chance to sample food and drinks from more than 35 chefs, beverage masters, and artisanal purveyors. Champagne Boizel and Wölffer Estate wines will be served through the evening. As of today, chefs who have signed on to fête Padma are: Alex Baker, Yves, NYC; Emma Bengtsson, Aquavit, NYC; Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis, Root & Bone, NYC; Peter Botros, The Stone House at Clove Lakes, Staten Island, NY; PJ Calapa, Scampi, NYC; Adrienne Cheatham,

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Since 1986, the James Beard Foundation has celebrated and honored chefs and other leaders making America’s food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. On Friday, The James Beard Foundation (JBF) hosted The JBF Gala: A Night of Award Winners. This year’s JBF celebrated the incomparable and gracious, Susan Ungaro. As some of you may or may not know, Susan has decided to leave her position as president of JBF, saying “I’ve been at this for 11 years and I feel I have one more adventure in my career, something meaningful, maybe one that’s less taxing than this.” Under her inspiring leadership, the foundation has risen not only in accolades and programs, but fundraising as well. JBF’s annual income more than tripled to nearly $12 million since the previous fiscal year. What an amazing way to send Susan Ungaro off on her next adventure.

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Over the weekend, we headed out to the amazing beautiful Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York for the James Beard Foundation‘s 27th annual Chefs & Champagne summer fundraiser. One of our favorite events of the year. This year, the foundation honored multiple James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef, author and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson. More than 1,000 filled the outdoor tent for a night of philanthropy, music, laughs, delicious cuisines from over 35 prestigious chefs, plus endless bubbly and wines from Wölffer Estate Vineyard and Champagne Barons de Rothschild.

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The James Beard Foundation(JBF), held its annual fall gala and fundraiser at the iconic Rainbow Room in New York City. This year’s theme, Singapore’s Culinary Crossroads, presented by Singapore Tourism Board, featured a flavorful combination of different cultures created by some of Singapore’s and America’s finest chefs. The unique, globe-spanning, gastronomic gathering featured Alfred Portale, Cat Cora, LG Han, Yew Eng Tong, and Cheryl Koh, along with Rainbow Room host chef Robert Aikens, and host pastry chef Kyung Kim.

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The culinary community gathered on Saturday, July 23, to honor a very special guest. Daytime Emmy and multiple James Beard Foundation Award–winning chef, author and restaurateur John Besh was the guest of honor at the 26th annual Chefs & Champagne,  an event hosted by the James Beard Foundation.

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Over the weekend, The James Beard Foundation’s Chefs and Champagne celebrated its 25th anniversary! This year’s honoree was none other than co-host of ABC’s The Chew co-host and a popular competitor on Bravo’s Top Chef, Carla Hall. The annual fundraiser welcomed guests at the beautiful Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, NY for an exquisite tasting party with culinary offerings from a select group of over 40 chefs that traveled from as far as California and Antigua to prepare and present to the exclusive audience, bubbly provided by Champagne Tattinger and the wines of Wölffer Estate Vineyard.

Carla Hall

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Tastemade Me Tacos debuted at NYC’s foodie hotspot, CITIZENS New York Food Hall. The taco haven is officially open and ready to fill your belly with the most delicious and flavorful tacos. We popped by the cozy eatery to overindulge, yes OVERindulge in some of the tastiest tacos in town. While on the scene, James Beard Award finalist Chef Wes Avila, made sure guests were enjoying his tasty creations which were inspired by Mexico, Mediterranean, Asia, and American Southwest flavors.

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