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James Beard Foundation Honors Padma Lakshmi at 2018 Chefs & Champagne

by xoJohn July 30, 2018

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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.”

July 30, 2018 0 comment

“The JBF Gala: A Night of Award Winners” Celebrated Susan Ungaro at James Beard Foundation Fundraiser

by xoJohn November 13, 2017

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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.

November 13, 2017 0 comment

Taste

JBF to Honor Marcus Samuelsson at Chefs & Champagne NYC

by xoJohn April 4, 2017

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Summer is approaching, which means Chefs & Champagne is upon us. The annual fundraiser and tasting party, thrown by The James Beard Foundation (JBF), will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack, New York. This is one event not to be missed. During Chefs & Champagne guests are treated to an amazing culinary experience from more than 40 chefs, beverage masters, and artisanal purveyors. There is always a lot of Champagne and Wölffer Estate wines flowing through the magical evening.

April 4, 2017 0 comment

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James Beard Foundation Gala: Singapore’s Culinary Crossroads

by xoJohn November 15, 2016

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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.

November 15, 2016 0 comment

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You’re Invited to The JBF Gala: Singapore’s Culinary Crossroads

by xoJohn November 3, 2016

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On November 11, the James Beard Foundation (JBF), will pay tribute to the multi-cultural cuisines of Singapore and the United States at the preeminent culinary organization’s 30^th anniversary gala at the iconic Rainbow Room in New York City. The JBF Gala: Singapore’s Culinary Crossroads will feature award-winning chefs from Singapore (Cheryl Koh, LG Han, Yew Eng Tong) who will combine creative talents with Cat Cora and JBF Award winner Alfred Portale. The unique, globe-spanning gastronomic gathering is being presented by the Singapore Tourism Board. Specialty cocktails will be created by Employees Only, the world-renowned cocktail bar that opened its second location in Singapore this summer.

November 3, 2016 0 comment