In its premiere year in 2012, the Long Beach International Film Festival had just 50 submissions and showcased 12 films. But in six short years, a hub of cinematic entertainment combined with culinary expertise has been introduced. The four days, from August 1 to August 4, consist of culinary tastings, ... More

Hot on the tails of his new no-reservations restaurant UB Preserv, James Beard Award-winning Chef Chris Shepherd is set to unveil not one, but two, new concepts before year’s end—Georgia James steakhouse in July and One Fifth Mediterranean debuting in September. Yet, the very driven Shepherd is ... More

Being the only female chef in the world with seven Michelin stars is no easy feat, especially when straddling restaurants in Japan and Barcelona. However, Catalonian chef Carme Ruscalleda does it all, and now, she’s brought her talents to Joël Robuchon’s Odyssey Restaurant, the More

With the imminent launch of her prepared foods and condiment line, plans to start on her third cookbook, and a new restaurant announcement coming soon, Stephanie Izard is not about to take a summer break. But along with the rest of us, she’s soaking up these fleeting ... More

Definitely take the cannoli at the new Leonelli Focacceria e Pasticceria, one of three establishments chef Jonathan Benno, of Per Se and Lincoln fame, opens this summer in the hip Manhattan neighborhood of NoMad. Indeed, Benno is inventing a new food destination at The Evelyn hotel on ... More

After years of settling for sugar-heavy, low nutrient foods that made them feel bloated and tired, models Chrissy Blair and Jayla Harnwell founded Kalumi BEAUTYfood. Each meal replacement Kalumi bar is fortified with beauty-boosting super foods including marine collagen peptides, vitamin-rich sweet potatoes and organic yacon syrup. These ... More