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SHARE Raises ~$500K at the Annual Benefit

Last Monday's event at Pier 60 brought together leading women of stove, stage, screen and publishing to help raise money for SHARE, a non-profit organization that offers free peer support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. All of SHARE’s services are free of charge and include helplines, educational programs, support groups, and public-health initiatives. According to Beth Kling, SHARE’s communications director, the fundraiser raised close to half a million dollars — $496K to be more exact — enabling this organization to continue to support those affected by breast or ovarian cancer. Below is the list of the chefs, their sous chefs and the foods attendees [...]

By |2017-09-03T08:05:39-04:00September 29th, 2015|Other happenings|0 Comments
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The 12th Annual Second Helping of Life September Tasting Event

Twenty-eight of NYC’s top women chefs cook their signature dishes for “A Second Helping of Life” to benefit SHARE's work to fight breast and ovarian cancers. This event will be held on Monday, September 21, 6 PM at Pier 60, Chelsea Piers. This year’s roster includes Food Network favorite Alex Guarnaschelli (Butter), Anita Lo (Annisa), Rebecca Charles (Pearl Oyster Bar), Chopped Grill Masters Grand Champion Angie Mar (The Beatrice Inn), Amanda Cohen (Dirt Candy), Patti Jackson (Delaware and Hudson), and many more. Breast cancer survivor Pat Battle — co-anchor NBC4’s “Weekend Today in New York” — will serve as host. Over two dozen female celebrities will serve as sous chefs. “Women [...]

By |2017-09-03T08:10:23-04:00August 30th, 2015|Other happenings|0 Comments
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Harlem EatUp! Festival 2015

Harlem EatUp! is a new festival celebrating the food, culture and spirit of Harlem on Thursday May 14th through Sunday May 17th, representing the renewed spirit of the area while paying homage to its roots. A variety of events will be held throughout the weekend featuring nationally and locally renowned artists from the culinary, fine arts and performing arts worlds. As part of its mission and dedication to Harlem, net proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Citymeals-on-Wheels and Harlem Park to Park. On Friday, “Dine In Harlem” will pair Harlem chefs and restaurants (including The Cecil, Streetbird, Jin Ramen, Vinatería) with national chefs who have ties to Harlem (including Carla [...]

By |2017-09-02T09:29:55-04:00April 11th, 2015|Other happenings|0 Comments
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Phenomenal Femmes Wine Dinner, Ritz, NYC

Marika Vida, wine director at Ritz-Carlton Central Park and a fellow Dame — member of Les Dames d’Escoffier — invited me to attend one of her Phenomenal Femmes Wine Dinners, part of a series highlighting pioneering women of the wine industry. This one featured Audrey Herd-Smith of Antinori, wine pairings by Marika and a four-course dinner created by Executive Chef Mark Arnao. Before being seated, we sipped bubbly Montenisa Franciacorta Rose, as we nibbled jumbo shrimp wrapped in shredded potatoes served with a scampi sauce. With each course and wine, Audrey Herd-Smith shared her wisdom and knowledge about the wines. We sipped the crisp Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2013, as [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:09-04:00December 20th, 2014|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival

Bite of the Best recently attended the 13th annual Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival, at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York. The two day festival showcased a range of New York State wine and specialty foods, along with sample dishes from local restaurants and food trucks. While New York City may be the center of the restaurant world, the Hudson Valley is an epicenter for much of the locally grown food NYC chefs favor in their dishes, as well as a cottage industry of artisanal food producers. The Festival offered a peek at, tastes of and opportunities to buy many tastes of the region’s bounty, focusing on [...]

By |2017-10-24T12:14:51-04:00October 24th, 2014|Other happenings|0 Comments
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SHARE raised $450K at the Annual Benefit

Earlier this week, leading women of stove, stage, screen and publishing united to share their support for breast and ovarian cancer fighters and survivors at SHARE's 11th Annual “A Second Helping of Life” benefit. According to Beth Kling, SHARE's communications director, the event had about 850 attendees, and raised over $450,000. Their highest grossing event, enabling this organization to continue to support those affected by breast or ovarian cancer. Photo credit: Jean G. Bortner    

By |2017-09-02T16:17:36-04:00September 24th, 2014|Other happenings|0 Comments
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Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival

Hudson Valley Wine and Food Festival opens its gates at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck (NY) September 6 and 7 from 11 am to 5 pm for those eager to taste, test and learn about award winning wines, state-of-the-art distilleries and New York State’s food producers. Wineries, distilleries, craft breweries and food artisans will present their wares for other to enjoy wine tasting and food sampling as well as the demonstrations by well-known chefs. The celebratory atmosphere is enhanced by live music and the anticipation surrounding the judging of the Hudson Valley Wine & Spirits Competition. Founded 13 years ago by Hudson Valley-based Wineracks.com, the Hudson Valley Wine and Food [...]

By |2017-09-02T09:31:56-04:00September 1st, 2014|Other happenings|0 Comments
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A Second Helping of Life Tasting Event September 22, 2014

Over three dozen leading women of stove, stage, screen and publishing unite to share their support for breast and ovarian cancer fighters and survivors at the 11th Annual "A Second Helping of Life" benefit on Monday, September 22, 6 p.m., at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers. Individual tickets are $325, $500 and $750. Tables of 8 and 10 are priced from $5,000 up to $35,000. For information call 212-937-5581 or visit www.sharebenefit.org Participating Chefs: • Anita Lo, Annisa • Rebecca Charles, Pearl Oyster Bar • Alexandra Guarnaschelli, Butter • Amy Scherber, Amy's Bread • Alison Awerbuch, Abigail Kirsch Catering & Events • Einat Admony, Balaboosta, Taïm, and Bar Bolonat • [...]

By |2017-09-02T09:32:09-04:00August 19th, 2014|Other happenings|0 Comments
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Taste of Tribeca May 2014 (NY)

Taste of Tribeca — an outdoor food festival featuring a variety food from the top chefs and restaurants of New York — will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 11:30am to 3pm. All proceeds will go towards the continuation of the arts and enrichment programs at local public schools, PS 150 and PS 234. Ticket — which are on sale now —for the general tasting event are $45 for advanced purchase or $50/day of event, which includes six tastes from any participating restaurant. Also available are the premium seating ticket for $350, $680, $950 for tables of two, four and six that includes personal food runners, reserved seating, designer t-shirts and a gift bag from [...]

By |2017-09-01T17:50:54-04:00April 10th, 2014|Other happenings|0 Comments
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James Beard Foundation Launches Live-Stream Kitchen Cam

Starting on Monday, you can watch the behind-the-scenes action happening at the James Beard House more than 200 nights a year right from your computer. On Monday, March 31, the James Beard Foundation will launch the JBF Kitchen Cam, a live-stream three-angle camera feed that, allowing any foodie with an internet connection to experience the behind-the-scenes action at the Beard House. That night the cam will capturing multiple JBF Award-winning chef Daniel Boulud and his team from DANIEL as they prep, plate, and serve their multi-course menu for “Dinner with Daniel”. The JBF Kitchen Cam will run during most James Beard House Events, including these upcoming dinners: April 3, Coast-to-Coast [...]

By |2017-09-02T09:36:23-04:00March 29th, 2014|Other happenings|0 Comments
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2014 James Beard Media and Book Awards Finalists Announced

What follows are the nominees for the 2014 James Beard Foundation Media Awards — where the winners will be announced on May 2, 2014. 2014 James Beard Foundation Broadcast and New Media Awards Presented Lenox Tableware and Gifts Radio Show/Audio Webcast Here & Now Hosts: Meghna Chakrabarti, Jeremy Hobson, and Robin Young Area: Public Radio Producer: Kathy Gunst The Splendid Table Host: Lynne Rossetto Kasper Area: American Public Media and Public Radio Producers: Jennifer Russell and Sally Swift This American Life Host: Fred Armisen, Ben Calhoun, and Ira Glass Area: NPR Producer: Ben Calhoun Special/Documentary CBS Sunday Morning: “Eat, Drink and be Merry” Host: Charles Osgood Network: CBS Producers: Gavin [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:14-04:00March 18th, 2014|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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2014 James Beard Foundation Restauarnt Award Nominees

What follows are the nominees for the 2014 James Beard Foundation Award — where the winners will be announced on May 5, 2014. 2014 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) Dave Beran, Next, Chicago Curtis Duffy, Grace, Chicago Jonathon Sawyer, The Greenhouse Tavern, Cleveland Paul Virant, Vie Restaurant, Western Springs, IL Andrew Zimmerman, Sepia, Chicago Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (D.C., DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA) Cathal Armstrong, Restaurant Eve, Alexandria, VA Spike Gjerde, Woodberry Kitchen, Baltimore Brad Spence, Amis, Philadelphia Vikram Sunderam, Rasika, Washington, D.C. Cindy Wolf, Charleston, Baltimore Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI) Justin Aprahamian, [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:14-04:00March 18th, 2014|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Ritz-Carlton (NYC) Women & Wine Dinner Series

Auden Bistro & Bar — the newly opened restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Central Park — has launched a Women & Wine Dinner series, combining iconic figures of the wine industry with traditional bistro cuisine. Each dinner features a four-course meal prepared by Chef Mark Arnao, with wine pairing by wine director Marika Vida-Arnole using the guest speaker’s. Dinner is served in the private dining room. The upcoming events include the following dinners: • March 18th, 2014 – Debbie Lewis, Owner of Lewis Cellars Winery (Napa Valley) • April 1st, 2014 – Veronique Drouhin, Winemaker • May 21st, 2014 – Stephanie Honig, Owner of Honig Vineyard and Winery (Napa Valley) A [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:14-04:00March 1st, 2014|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Chocolate Wine Pairing at The Ritz, NYC

Ritz-Carlton’s Wine Director, Marika Vida-Arnold  has paired wine from wineries lead by iconic women in wine, with pralinés, orange sticks and ganache created by Pastry Chef Stephanie Grajales. Some sample pairings of  "Chocolate takes Flight" with a feminine touch include: Dark Chocolate Ganache Infused with Fresh Mint, Lauverjat Sancerre Winemaker: Karine Lauverjat Dark Chocolate Orange Peel, Dobogó Tokaji Aszu Winery Owner: Izabella Swack Belle Femme Praliné, Veuve Clicquot Demi Sec Homage to Madame Clicquot Ponsardin These pairing are offered in flights of three for $45 per person beginning on February 9th through February 15th in the Star Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park. For more information, call 212-521-6125. [...]

By |2017-08-31T16:19:15-04:00February 5th, 2014|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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Casting for Food Network Star in NYC

Interested in becoming a host of your own cooking show?  Food Network Star is holding open casting looking for "those 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." Open casting calls in New York City, October 7, San Antonio, October 14, San Francisco, October 19, Providence, October 26, Los Angeles, November 2, New Orleans, November 12 and Chicago, November 16. If you can't attend you can alternately submit a 3-minute home video. For more details about the casting call and to download an application click here. - guest contributor

By |2017-08-31T16:19:20-04:00October 1st, 2013|Other happenings, xyz misc|0 Comments
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The 10th Annual A Second Helping of Life, NYC

More than two dozen of NYC's top female chefs will serve savory and sweet dishes at the Tenth Anniversary "A Second Helping of Life" benefit on Monday, September 23, 6 p.m., at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers. Chef Amanda Freitag of Food Network's "Chopped" and Cooking Channel's series "Unique Eats" will serve as Executive Chef and author and restaurant critic Ruth Reichl (will serve as host at this fundraiser to support SHARE, a non-profit organization that offers free peer support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. Activities include a tasting reception and live and silent auctions. A Second Helping of Life is an annual fall [...]

By |2017-09-03T08:00:36-04:00September 14th, 2013|Other happenings|0 Comments
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Metropolitan Washington D.C. Restaurant Week August 2013

Metropolitan Washington D.C. Restaurant Week runs through Monday, August 19 to Sunday, August 25, 2013, featuring hundreds of participating restaurants and offering lunches for $20.13 and dinners for $35.13.  For additional information or a listing of participating restaurants, click here. 

By |2017-08-31T16:19:21-04:00August 19th, 2013|Other happenings, USA Restaurants, xyz misc|0 Comments
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