CNN Eatocracy – Best restaurants in America are…
The film industry has the Oscars, the music industry has the Grammy Awards. If you’re a chef or restaurateur, you want a James Beard Award medal around your neck. Since 1990, the not-for-profit James Beard Foundation named after “the father of American...
The Seattle Times – Lummi Island chef shares James Beard rising-star award
Blaine Wetzel of The Willows Inn on Lummi Island, who was wooed to his job with photos of the region’s spot prawns and salmon, won the prestigious James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef of the Year on Monday night. In the first-ever tie for the coveted national award,...
Forbes Travel Guide – Five U.S. Sous Chefs To Watch
In kitchens across the nation, executive chefs rely on a team of culinary professionals to bring their visions to life. While the role of the sous chef may seem unglamorous or under-appreciated, often the most promising sous chefs of today become the award-winning...
Katie Couric – Secret Vacation Destination (video)
Whether you are looking for an exotic extended stay or a quick weekend getaway, you may want to consider exploring the road less traveled. Check out these unique vacation destination ideas for any budget.