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Casting Season 9 of Food Network Star in Miami

Food Network Star is looking for chefs and cooks with a captivating personality who believe they’re at the top of the culinary game and want to inspire a Food Network audience through their passion for food and cooking! If you're a chef or culinary professional who might be interested in becoming the host of his or her own cooking show -- take heed as there's an open casting call next Thursday October 25 in Miami from 10 am to 2 pm at The Epic Hotel  270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL 33131 If you have any questions or require further information, click here .      

By |2017-08-31T16:19:31-04:00October 18th, 2012|Foodie Interviews, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Women In Culinary Leadership Evening at Vermilion

In an effort to examine the role of women in leadership positions in the culinary industry, the James Beard Foundation and Vermilion are launching the "Women in Culinary Leadership Program."  The initiative will be announced September 18, 2012 at the "Women in Culinary Leadership Evening" at Vermilion in New York City in an event featuring a thought-provoking panel discussion plus a five-course Indian-Latin fusion dinner. The program — spearheaded by Rohini Dey, founder of Vermilion, and Susan Ungaro, president of the James Beard Foundation — aims to examine the gender imbalance in the food industry, celebrate the accomplishments of women in the field and support women working to make it [...]

By |2017-08-31T14:11:01-04:00September 17th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Plate by Plate: Food & Wine Tasting Benefit

Plate by Plate, an annual food and wine tasting benefit on September 22, 2012, features the Bay Area's top restaurants and wineries including Per Diem, Credo, Gitane and Cafe Claude, Piperade, Chaya Brasserie, Georges, Gundlach Bundschu, St. Supery, Grgich Hills and more. Net proceeds from the benefit will go towards Project by Project (PbP), a national nonprofit organization comprised of young professionals and social entrepreneurs based in SF, LA & NY. PbP is dedicated to realizing a three-pronged mission that is still in practice today: volunteerism, awareness and fundraising. Tickets $150 for General Admission / $250 for VIP. VIP reception begins at 6:30 pm as  VIP ticketholders  receive early access [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:21:59-04:00September 14th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Win DOVE Dark Chocolate

September is a month-long celebration of the ways DOVE Dark Chocolate can help brighten the end of summer!   The chocolate has a sweet taste and silky smooth feel ... whether you are taking a “moment” on your own or sharing a one with a loved one, this dark chocolate offers an indulgence for any occasion. Some ways to use Dove Dark Chocolate Promises : elegant fortune cookies turn-down pillow treats for visiting guests on cheese platters in a mesh bad tied to a bottle of red wine as a hostess gift in an attractive jar as a gift place an unwrapped one on sugar cookie dough before baking chop [...]

By |2012-10-01T22:12:08-04:00September 11th, 2012|Done Deals|176 Comments
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Juice It Up!

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California campus welcomes Juice It Up! – a juice and smoothie bar chain in Southern California that recently opened at 1824-1826 E. Marengo Street in Los Angeles. Juice It Up!  offers seven new juice blends including, the Refresher, Energizer, Rejuvenator, Awakener, Detoxifier, Immunizer and the Healthy Heart. The juices are made with kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, carrots, lemon, ginger and other micronutrient-rich fruits and vegetables.

By |2017-08-31T15:38:23-04:00August 29th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Win Musco Family Olive Co. Sampler Pack

Musco Family Olive Co. — makers of Pearls and Early California brand olives — is offering lucky Bite of the Best readers a chance to win one of five (5) olive samplers featuring their newest varieties: Fresh Cured Green Olives and Reduced Salt Black and Pimiento Stuffed Olives. Pearls and Early California brand Reduced Salt olives, as well as many other olives from the Musco Family, are available nationally. To locate a store near you that sells  the olives, click here. To connect on facebook, click here for  Early California and here for Pearls. Take a chance to win one of five (5) boxes ($25 value) each containing: 1 can [...]

By |2012-10-21T13:55:05-04:00August 28th, 2012|Done Deals|140 Comments
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Harvest in Square, Union Square

The 17th annual Harvest in the Square will transform Union Square Park, West Plaza into a dining haven on Thursday, September 20 from 6 to 9 pm. VIP entry is at 6; general admission 7:30pm Join friends and foodies for a festive celebration of community and cuisine at this local food & wine extravaganza. Harvest in the Square supports an excellent cause – the Union Square Partnership’s ongoing efforts to beautify and enhance Union Square Park. Tickets available by clicking here are $125, general admission; $400 VIP.  

By |2017-08-31T14:11:01-04:00August 25th, 2012|Rambling, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Taste of Provincetown

The Third Annual Taste of Provincetown takes place Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 6pm at Provincetown Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street. Attendees will enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, les amuse-bouches, and fine wines and cocktails contributed by some of Cape Cod’s most highly-rated restaurants and celebrity chefs. “I’m thrilled to be participating again in a Taste of Provincetown,” said Faison, who was one of two finalists on the first season of Bravo’s Top Chef and was the winner of Bravo’s 2007 Top Chef Holiday Special. “This event combines my passion for good food and fun, with my commitment to equality.” “Taste of Provincetown is a great night out on the Cape [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:33-04:00August 7th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Puesto Opens in La Jolla

Puesto Mexican Street Food, located at at 1026 Wall Street in coastal La Jolla, opened a modern, build-your-own taco eatery that represents a new wave of healthier Mexican cuisine, using non-gringo ingredients, like corn truffle (huitlacoche), nopales asados (grilled cactus), zucchini flower, tinga (hibiscus, chipotle and onion)and pistachio-habanero salsa. Puesto boasts vivid colors, industrial materials and street graffiti from world-renowned artist, Chor Boogie, giving the restaurant a modern feel worlds away from the Mexican restaurants tourists may be expecting. Ask for “crispy tacos” - as the shredded cheese is melted on the griddle, leaving one side crispy and the other cheesy, and is then wrapped around the guest’s choice of protein. [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:38:23-04:00August 4th, 2012|USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Win Pepperidge Farm 75th Anniversary Giveaway

Seventy-five years ago, "Pepperidge Farm" products were born when Margaret Rudkin —  a Connecticut mother who began experimenting with baking her own preservative-free bread for her son who suffered from allergies — sold the first “official” loaf of Pepperidge Farm bread to a local grocer. As Pepperidge Farm prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary this August 15th, the brand is saying "thank you" to its biggest fans by gifting five winners with a basket full of Pepperidge Farm goods, complete with new products and old favorites. Take a chance to win! Specifically, five (5) winners will be chosen at random to receive: NEW Jingos! snack crackers (all 3 varieties) NEW [...]

By |2012-09-05T07:15:21-04:00August 1st, 2012|Done Deals|196 Comments
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Family Winemakers Tasting 2012

The Family Winemakers of California 2012 tasting event will take place Sunday, September 9th and will be open to the public from 3-6 pm at the Festival Pavilion at San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center at 99 Marina Blvd. The tasting event is one of the most comprehensive tastings of California wines in the world, centering around California’s small family-owned wineries. Showcasing over 300+ wines, the event will  host dozens of varietals and offerings from the more unique and obscure. It will also feature a  “Taste & Take” on-site buying program  and a VIP tasting lounge with Sommelier Courtney Cochran. Click here to purchase tickets ( $55.00 - $85.00). For more information click [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:21:59-04:00July 24th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Waldy Malouf’s High Heat Opens in Greenwich Village

Chef Waldy Malouf's High Heat is blazing across Manhattan! The new restaurant's artisanal, environmentally conscientious menu presents wood smoked thin crust pizza; farmstand salads grilled "smokestack" burgers; tossed fries and desserts. Plus a game-changing beverage program featuring wine & craft beers on tap, beer & wine cocktails, and housemade sodas. High Heat's  burgers feature certified Black Angus, dry-aged beef (steroid-free, growth hormone-free, antibiotic-free), blended with extremely moist short rib and flavorful brisket. Pizzas are made with Waldy's exclusive "Blend of 7" domestic & imported cheeses and cooked in a custom woodstone oven at 700+ degrees F in 7-8 minutes. Pizza toppings range from Littleneck clams, thick apple smoked bacon, and [...]

By |2017-08-20T13:01:51-04:00July 22nd, 2012|NYC Restaurant Reviews|0 Comments
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“Adults Only” Dove Ice Cream Tour in Chicago

You voted, Dove listened! After a nationwide vote by fans, Chicago was named one of the 10 cities to receive a visit from the special-edition “Adults Only” Dove Ice Cream Truck. The truck is a designed to help adults relive their childhood ice cream memories in a truly decadent, grown-up way. Chicago-area adults are invited to dip into delicious, relaxing and free activities including: • A Dove Ice Cream Bar • A free five-minute massage by a licensed massage therapist • A free manicure Dove Ice Cream kicks off this effort in Chicago with a free event open to the public (while the supplies last) on Wednesday, July 24 at [...]

By |2017-08-31T15:37:31-04:00July 22nd, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|1 Comment
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Kahala Resort’s Tribute to Julia Child

The Kahala Hotel & Resort will host a gourmet five-course dinner on August 12 benefiting the James Beard Foundation featuring regional Hawaii chefs including the hotel's own Executive Chef Wayne Hirabayashi, and Pastry Chef Michael Moorhouse. Guest chefs include rising culinary stars like Sheraton Waikiki's Chef Colin Hazama; Master Sommelier Patrick Okubo from Young’s Market Company; Chef Ryan Loo of W Seattle; and Kapiolani City College Culinary Arts Program instructor Chef Warren Uchida. The recipes will showcase the best of Hawaii’s farm-to-table homegrown ingredients and French Cuisine that would cause the Grande Dame to exclaim Bon Appétit! The festival starts at 6 pm for Epitome Members & VIP Preview guests, [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:34-04:00July 20th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Win Virgin Mobile USA Broadband2Go (Value ~$200!)

As a food professional on the road constantly, I don't travel without my Broadband2Go. It's wireless broadband access where ever I am - so I'm constantly wired, meaning I no longer need to pay hotel wifi fees! What I like best is — there is no monthly contract. You just pay for the service when you need it.  That's why BiteoftheBest.com is offering the non-food FREEBIE. Take a chance to win one of these two non-food products. Specifically, two (2) winners will be chosen at random to receive either a the Virgin Mobile USA Broadband2Go USB or the Overdrive Pro, plus a month of free service (value $55) You'll have [...]

By |2012-11-11T20:35:07-05:00July 20th, 2012|Done Deals|105 Comments
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Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival

The Second Annual Hawai`i Food & Wine Festival (HFWF) will be held  September 6-9 2012.  The line-up of programs included innovative seminars and educational lunches with celebrity chefs Ming Tsai, Masaharu Morimoto, Roy Yamaguchi, Todd English and Charles Phan; master wine tasting with Krug Champagne; and an educational excursion to an 800-year-old restored fishpond and lo`i (taro field). With over 50 master chefs from around the world, the events are being held at The MODERN Honolulu, Halekulani, Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort and Spa, and Ko Olina Resort with Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, and JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. Two of Hawai`iʼs own James Beard Award-winning chefs, Roy [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:35-04:00July 7th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Public Fare Opens The Public’s Delacorte Theater in Central Park

Public Fare at The Public’s Delacorte Theater in Central Park, home of Shakespeare in the Park, is now open At Public Fare you can have the Picnic Dog with Crushed Barbecue Potato Chips, Scallions and Tangy Housemade Sauce ($5.50); sandwiches such as the Smoked Turkey & Gouda on Ciabatta Bread with Baby Arugula and Pickled Onion-Jalapeno Mayonnaise ($9); housemade desserts and snacks ($3 - $4.75). Lighter options includes salads such as the Chickpea Salad with Feta, Cucumber, Kalamata Olives, Tomato and Oregano($4.75); and Mixed Baby Greens with Pickled Shallots, Fresh Herbs, Ricotta Salata and Lemon Vinaigrette ( $6.75). Public Fare also offers a beverage list that includes a perfect summertime [...]

By |2019-05-05T10:34:10-04:00June 26th, 2012|NYC Restaurant Reviews, Theatre|0 Comments
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Win a Pillsbury Summer Baking Basket

Summer is a perfect time to celebrate warm-weather gatherings with friends and family by enjoying some special treats fresh from the oven. To help you celebrate summer in style, take a chance to win a Pillsbury Baking basket. Take a chance to win! Specifically, two (2) winners will be chosen at random to receive a basket. Each basket includes the new line of pink lemonade-inspired cookie, cake mix and frosting, traditional favorites like chocolate fudge brownies from Pillsbury Baking and a selection of other baking essentials from Smuckers, Jif, Crisco and Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk. Specifically, Pink Lemonade Cookie Mix (1 box) Pink Lemonade Cake Mix (1 box) Pink Lemonade [...]

By |2012-07-22T09:17:03-04:00June 9th, 2012|Done Deals|68 Comments
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Rizzuto’s Day of Italian Food…

Rizzuto’s, located in the Saugatuck community of Westport, CT, has teamed up with The Ferrari Club of America for a day-long event  filled with Italian food, wine, and cars on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from noon until 4 pm The event takes place during the Formula 1 Grand Prix Du Canada race, which will be shown on 2 large screen HD TVs. Race car fans can take a virtual lap around the track in a GoSimRacer Race Car Simulator. Kids feeling the need for speed can race through an on-lot GoGo-Kart track presented by Grand Prix New York Racing. Rizzuto’s  will offer an Italian wine tasting plus classic Italian dishes. [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:35-04:00May 26th, 2012|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Dallas Walking Food Tour

The new Dallas walking food tour  — launched by Food Tours of America — highlights the best of Dallas cuisine and culture. The tour is a complete sightseeing experience offering participants an insider’s view of Dallas’ most pedestrian-friendly areas with a special focus on the best local cuisine – from down-home favorites and Tex-Mex specialties to made from scratch desserts. The tour includes sit down tastings at area restaurants, historic commentary and a scenic stroll down McKinney Avenue to the West Village Shopping District. The walking tour also includes a look at community theaters and art galleries, and the State Thomas Historic District, ending  with an optional ride on Uptown’s [...]

By |2017-09-04T18:48:55-04:00May 25th, 2012|USA Travel, xyz misc|0 Comments
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