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01/09/2024

ACFW and AIWF love Julia Child

17/07/2024

With Rafanelli Events – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

01/07/2024

Remembering the day !Julia Child came to Miami Beach for Feast on the Beach

Did you know the Julia Child Award is turning 10 this year? To celebrate this momentous anniversary the Foundation is taking a cross-country tour with stops in the hometowns of our recipients—our next stop is LA on September 17 with recipients Mary Sue Millken and Susan Feniger! The tour culminates with the 10th annual Smithsonian Food History Gala on October 17, when 2024 recipient Alice Waters will receive her award. As part of this year-long celebration, we thought it would be fun to share a few fun facts about the award and our recipients.

The award itself was designed by Ashley Howell of Avid Creative. It weighs about 8 pounds and is created each year by R.S. Owens, the company that makes the Oscar and Emmy statues.

José Andrés was our 2019 recipient, but he also gave a very memorable speech at the 2016 Food History Gala, when Rick Bayless received the award.

Toni Tipton-Martin was our 2021 recipient, but she also presented recipient Sean Sherman with his award in 2023.

Jacques Pépin was our first-ever recipient in 2015, but he also presented José Andrés with his award in 2019.

Andrew Zimmern has been the Food History Gala emcee twice—in 2023 when Sean Sherman received the award and in 2019 when José Andrés received the award.

The award comes with a $50,000 grant for the food-related non-profit of the recipient’s choosing. With this year’s grant, which is going to Alice Waters’ Edible Schoolyard, the Foundation marks a milestone of giving $500,000 to food-related non-profits of the Julia Child Award recipients' choosing.

(Photo: Jaclyn Nash, courtesy of the National Museum of American History)

To learn more about the Julia Child Award, use the link in the comments!

28/06/2024

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Chef Stefano LaCava's demo: "Fire & Ice" for WinecorkMedia.com

28/06/2024

Just in time for summer fun ! Be the shining light you are meant 2 be !
So Let it bee!

Chef Stefano LaCava's demo: "Fire & Ice" for WinecorkMedia.com

18/06/2024

Some are filled with special .
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27/05/2024

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14/04/2024

Spring is beautiful in Big Canoe, Ga. Just an hour north of Atlanta in the mountains!
Our home “The Grateful Den” is available to rent for a weekend or longer!
https://georgiacfy.com/the-grateful-den/
Welcome home to The Grateful Den, a charming 2-bedroom, 2½-bathroom cabin rental for up to 6 guests in beautiful Jasper, Georgia. This 2,200-square-foot vacation rental is spacious yet cozy, with the comforts of home, access to tons of community amenities in Big Canoe, entertainment, nice outdoor spaces, and majestic mountain vistas over an animal sanctuary!
Start days at this Big Canoe rental with a cup of coffee and hearty breakfast made in the fully equipped kitchen, toss burgers on the grill for barbecues midday, and end evenings chatting with family and friends around the fire table. The game room boasts a wet bar and an 8-foot pool table for some fun. There’s a big screen TV and remote-activated gas fireplace in the bright and inviting living room. And you can unwind with a glass of wine and a good book while the sun sets or rises in the sunroom.
Within the community, you can swim, play golf and tennis, take the kids to the playgrounds, let your pups play at the dog parks, go fishing, canoeing, paddleboarding, and more! Accommodations at this Big Canoe cabin include 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, and 1 queen Murphy bed. Plus, there’s a washer/dryer, keyless entry, a 2-car garage, and free Wi-Fi so you can stay connected. This North Georgia mountain retreat is even pet friendly!
At The Grateful Den, you’ll find the simple pleasures of day-to-day life in the peaceful Blue Ridge Mountains. You’ll also be just 6 minutes from the gate, where you can travel outside the gated community to check out local attractions, shops, events, and restaurants. It’s a great vacation home to celebrate family, friends, birthdays, holidays, and weekends away.
Living Room
Open and welcoming, the living room at your Big Canoe rental offers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere paired with heavenly views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In fall or winter, easily switch on the stacked stone, gas fireplace with a remote — ideal for late-night reads, family chats after antique shopping in North Georgia, or cuddles with your partner on the sprawling, expandable sectional.
You can enjoy entertainment on the big screen TV whenever you please. The acoustic ceiling, quiet Big Canoe community, and high-end audio help create a harmonious vibe in this space. Play cards at the coffee table or take a midday nap on your mountain getaway. The rental home is also filled with eclectic decor that adds to your vacation experience.
Kitchen
Head to the gourmet kitchen with a coffee bar — featuring a Keurig and a standard-drip coffeemaker — for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshments anytime. Your Big Canoe rental offers a convenient space to prepare meals, snacks, and drinks. You’ll have full-size appliances, spacious countertops, pots and pans, dishes, glasses, cutlery, cooking utensils, and mugs.
Fill the double-door refrigerator with fresh ingredients and leftovers from local eateries. Cook dinner on the gas stove and bake dessert in the oven. Make movie-night popcorn in the microwave. And more! Plus, there’s a rolling butcher block island for added prep space, a sink with a window overlooking the trees, a toaster oven for breakfast or pizza, and a handy dishwasher to help clean up.
Dining Area
Set beneath a gorgeous chandelier is the dining table at your Big Canoe vacation rental. Just off the kitchen, you can serve, grab seconds, and set out dessert in seconds. The table offers space for everyone to dine, play, chat, and laugh together. You can also set up a laptop for work or homeschool as needed. Best of all, you can enjoy the serene mountain vistas with every bite!
Sunroom
A lovely bonus space, the sunroom at your Big Canoe cabin rental offers a place to reconnect with nature, a partner, a friend, or a good book — no matter the season. A ceiling offers added comfort in warmer months, and you’ll have spectacular views of the North Georgia mountains from here.
Rec Room
Featuring an 8-foot professional pool table, a wet bar, a mounted big screen TV, and a queen-size Murphy bed, the game room at your North Georgia cabin rental is an awesome space to hang out and make memories on your family vacation or mountain getaway with friends.
Shoot rounds of pool together while sipping freshly made cocktails. Turn on the TV for more entertainment while playing and chatting. And step onto the deck to take in the fresh mountain air between games.
Bedrooms
Get comfortable at your 2-bedroom cabin in Big Canoe. Opt for the primary suite — with a desk in a bay window, a chandelier overhead, a TV, a king-size gravity sequence bed for extra comfort, glorious mountain views, and a private en-suite bathroom with a double vanity and standing tiled shower. Or choose the second suite that boasts a queen-size bed, a TV, a bathroom with a shower/tub combo, and more mountain vistas!
Additional accommodations at your Big Canoe rental for up to 6 guests include a queen-size Murphy bed in the game room and a half bathroom on the entry level. After a full day of fun on the water at the Big Canoe Marina, at the championship golf course, or along hiking trails in the community, return to your mountain abode to unwind and recharge.
Outdoor Spaces
Just 6 minutes from the gate, you’ll find your Big Canoe mountain home with mountain views. Step onto the spacious main deck or bonus balcony to unwind in the Blue Ridge Mountains. One offers a gas grill for mountain cookouts and the other is 2,483 feet above a national preserve — with patio furniture to enjoy your lovely piece of heaven in North Georgia.
When you’re not exploring Big Canoe trails, wandering around Eagles Rest Park, or kayaking in the national forest, it’s always nice to have your own outdoor spaces to take it easy for a while at your Big Canoe lodge.
On cooler evenings, switch on the fire table and sip wine with friends. Your semi-private vacation home also offers a 2-car garage, 6-step entry, and paved parking for up to 4 vehicles.
Other Amenities
Find plenty of outdoor activities in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest via the free Wi-Fi at your Big Canoe rental home. There’s a washer and dryer so you can pack light and keyless entry so you can check in and out right at the property. Plus, this pet-friendly cabin in North Georgia welcomes your fur babies to relax on a memorable vacation with YOU!
Community Amenities
Nestled in the gated community of Big Canoe, Georgia, The Grateful Den offers loads of communal amenities — including a golf course, tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, 3 lakes, a marina, 20+ miles of hiking trails, several indoor and outdoor swimming pools, playgrounds, playfields, and dog parks.
There are also picnic areas, Jeep trails, waterfalls, exclusive eateries, a fitness center, a multimillion-dollar lakeside clubhouse, and the Lake Disharoon Beach Club — with volleyball, a rock slide, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, loungers, pedal boats, and lovely lake views! And that’s not all.
Local Fun
A hop, skip, and jump from your cozy cabin in Big Canoe is downtown Jasper, Dawsonville, Talking Rock, and Marble Hill. You can also take a scenic drive to Ellijay or Dahlonega for even more things to do together. Museums, wineries, orchards, seasonal events, restaurants, country shops, breweries, and more await! And you can always venture into the Chattahoochee National Forest for more outdoor fun — like hiking, geocaching, ziplining, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Cairn View Winery
Personalized wine tastings, delicious food pairings, and live entertainment await at this Appalachian winery in the North Georgia mountains.
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Relax at this pet-friendly vacation rental in Big Canoe with mountain views, a pool table, wet bar, fireplace, grill, plus golf, trail, and pool access!

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Relax at this pet-friendly vacation rental in Big Canoe with mountain views, a pool table, wet bar, fireplace, grill, plus golf, trail, and pool access!

09/04/2024

The James Beard Foundation revealed its list of 2024 finalists, recognizing the best chefs and restaurateurs in the country. Winners will be awarded during the annual gala in Chicago on Monday, June 10, 2024. In the meantime, start exploring the career opportunities with this year's nominees and/or discover openings on the teams of past years' winners.



Outstanding Restaurateur

Mamba Hamissi and Nadia Nijimbere - Baobab Fare (Detroit, MI)
Quynh-Vy and Yenvy Pham - Phở Bắc Súp Shop, Phởcific Standard Time, and The Boat (Seattle, WA)
Chris Viaud - Greenleaf, Ansanm, and Pavilion (Milford, NH)
Hollis Wells Silverman - Eastern Point Collective (The Duck & The Peach, La Collina, The Wells and others) (Washington, DC)
Erika Whitaker and Kelly Whitaker - Id Est Hospitality Group (Boulder, CO)


Outstanding Chef

Sarah Minnick - Lovely’s Fifty Fifty (Portland, OR)
Dean Neff - Seabird (Wilmington, NC)
Michael Rafidi - Albi (Washington, DC)
Renee Touponce - The Port of Call (Mystic, CT)
David Uygur - Lucia (Dallas, TX)

Outstanding Restaurant

The Compound (Santa Fe, NM)
Convenience West (Marfa, TX)
Langbaan (Portland, OR)
Mixtli (San Antonio, TX)
Vestige (Ocean Springs, MS)

Emerging Chef

Fariyal Abdullahi - Hav & Mar (New York, NY)
Janet Becerra - Pancita (Seattle, WA)
Nikko Cagalanan - Kultura (Charleston, SC)
Ryan Fernandez - Southern Junction (Buffalo, NY)
Masako Morish*ta - Perry’s (Washington, DC)

Best New Restaurant

Bar Bacetto (Waitsburg, WA)
Barbs-B-Q (Lockhart, TX)
Chez Noir (Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA)
Comfort Kitchen (Dorchester, MA)
Dakar NOLA (New Orleans, LA)
Hayward (McMinnville, OR)
Kaya (Orlando, FL)
Kisser (Nashville, TN)
Oro by Nixta (Minneapolis, MN)
Shan (Bozeman, MT)

Outstanding Bakery

The Burque Bakehouse (Albuquerque, NM)
Gusto Bread (Long Beach, CA)
JinJu Patisserie (Portland, OR)
Mel the Bakery (Hudson, NY)
ZU Bakery (Portland, ME)


Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker

Susan Bae - Moon Rabbit (Washington, DC)
Jesus Brazon and Manuel Brazon - Caracas Bakery (Doral and Miami, FL)
Atsuko Fujimoto - Norimoto Bakery (Portland, ME)
Crystal Kass - Valentine (Phoenix, AZ)
Anna Posey - Elske (Chicago, IL)

Oustanding Hospitality

Crawford and Son (Raleigh, NC)
Gemma (Dallas, TX)
Lula Cafe (Chicago, IL)
Melba’s (New York, NY)
Woodford Food & Beverage (Portland, ME)


Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program

Lula Drake Wine Parlour (Columbia, SC)
The Morris (San Francisco, CA)
Strong Water Anaheim (Anaheim, CA)
Tail Up Goat (Washington, DC)
Waxlight Bar à Vin (Buffalo, NY)


Outstanding Bar

Barr Hill Cocktail Bar (Montpelier, VT)
Clavel Mezcaleria (Baltimore, MD)
Jewel of the South (New Orleans, LA)
Pacific Cocktail Haven (San Francisco, CA)
Las Ramblas (Brownsville, TX)

Best Chef: California

Geoff Davis - Burdell (Oakland, CA)
Rogelio Garcia - Auro (Calistoga, CA)
Lord Maynard Llera - Kuya Lord (Los Angeles, CA)
Tara Monsod - Animae (San Diego, CA)
Buu “Billy” Ngo - Kru (Sacramento, CA)

Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH)

Vinnie Cimino - Cordelia (Cleveland, OH)
Jose Salazar - Mita’s (Cincinnati, OH)
Sujan Sarkar - Indienne (Chicago, IL)
Hajime Sato - Sozai (Clawson, MI)
Jenner Tomaska - Esme (Chicago, IL)

Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)

Tony Conte - Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana (Darnestown, MD)
Jesse Ito - Royal Sushi & Izakaya (Philadelphia, PA)
Matt Kern - One Coastal (Fenwick Island, DE)
Harley Peet - Bas Rouge (Easton, MD)
Kevin Tien - Moon Rabbit (Washington, DC)

Best Chef: Midwest (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD, WI)

Ann Ahmed - Khâluna (Minneapolis, MN)
Rob Connoley - Bulrush (St. Louis, MO)
Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite - EsterEv (Milwaukee, WI)
Christina Nguyen - Hai Hai (Minneapolis, MN)
Tim Nicholson - The Boiler Room (Omaha, NE)

Best Chef: Mountain (CO, ID, MT, UT, WY)

Brandon Cunningham - Social Haus (Greenough, MT)
Ali Sabbah - Mazza Cafe (Salt Lake City, UT)
Matt Vawter - Rootstalk (Breckenridge, CO)
Penelope Wong - Yuan Wonton (Denver, CO)
Nick Zocco - Urban Hill (Salt Lake City, UT)


Best Chef: New York State

Nasim Alikhani - Sofreh (Brooklyn, NY)
Atsushi Kono - Kono (New York, NY)
Chris Mauricio - Harana Market (Accord, NY)
Charlie Mitchell - Cloverhill (Brooklyn, NY)
Jeremy Salamon - Agi’s Counter (Brooklyn, NY)

Best Chef: Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

Conor Dennehy - Tallula (Cambridge, MA)
Maria Meza - Dolores (Providence, RI)
David Standridge - The Shipwright’s Daughter (Mystic, CT)
Jake Stevens - Leeward (Portland, ME)
Cara Tobin, Honey Road (Burlington, VT)
Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific (AK, HI, OR, WA)

Avery Adams - Matia Kitchen (Orcas Island, WA)
Kristi Brown - Communion (Seattle, WA)
Josh Dorcak - Mas (Ashland, OR)
Gregory Gourdet - kann (Portland, OR)
Melissa Miranda - Musang (Seattle, WA)

Best Chef: Southeast (GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV)

Jamie Davis - The Hackney (Washington, NC)
Rod Lassiter and Parnass Savang - Talat Market (Atlanta, GA)
James London - Chubby Fish (Charleston, SC)
Robbie Robinson - City Limits Barbeque (Cayce, SC)
Paul Smith - 1010 Bridge (Charleston, WV)

Best Chef: South (AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, PR)

Valerie Chang - Maty’s (Miami, FL)
Hunter Evans - Elvie’s (Jackson, MS)
Gabriel Hernandez - Verde Mesa (San Juan, PR)
Carlos Portela - Orujo (San Juan, PR)
Arvinder Vilkhu - Saffron (New Orleans, LA)

Best Chef: Southwest (AZ, NM, NV, OK)

Rene Andrade - Bacanora (Phoenix, AZ)
Jeff Chanchaleune - Ma Der Lao Kitchen (Oklahoma City, OK)
Steve Kestler - Aroma Latin American Cocina (Henderson, NV)
Steve Riley - Mesa Provisions (Albuquerque, NM)
Eduardo Rodriguez - Zacatlan (Santa Fe, NM)

Best Chef: Texas

Emmanuel Chavez - Tatemó (Houston, TX)
Christopher Cullum - Cullum’s Attaboy (San Antonio, TX)
Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel - Birdie’s (Austin, TX)
Misti Norris - Petra & the Beast (Dallas, TX)
Ana Liz Pulido - Ana Liz Taqueria (Mission, TX)
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19/02/2024

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09/02/2024

Yes , we have arrived in Georgia , Big Canoe to be exact a wonderful mountain community .Just like Telluride Colorado. Looks like a lovely view of heaven ! Local fare is kindness.

Chef Stefano LaCava's demo: "Fire & Ice" for WinecorkMedia.com

09/02/2024

21/11/2023

Michael Gongora 4 Mayor of Miami Beach !
A true leader and associate
Vote please is important

20/11/2023

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08/08/2023

Chef Stefano LaCava's demo: "Fire & Ice" for WinecorkMedia.com

01/06/2023

We may have found it ! Big Canoe Cooking Cabin

07/08/2022

https://youtu.be/8N47V9VEgqA

Chef Stefano LaCava's demo: "Fire & Ice" for WinecorkMedia.com

07/08/2022

The Miami Spice Program gives locals and tourists alike the chance to enjoy the best restaurants Miami has to offer. With special prices for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner, now is the time to dine at the most exclusive restaurants in and around Miami.

06/08/2022

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06/08/2022

Stunning Maine C**n!

14/05/2022

AFWC's Fifty Shades of Pink. Sip incredible wine, taste fabulous food, listen to cool sounds and help raise funds for important causes.

22/04/2022

Earth Day 2022

22/04/2022

Now that a message .

20/04/2022

A word from a wiser man !

07/02/2022

Tasting with Charlie Arturaola Abruzzo

07/02/2022

Nothing Better than Italian Wine school ! Charlie Arturaola