James Beard Foundation

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® TEAMS UP WITH WILDAID AND THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS TO LAUNCH CAMPAIGN COMBATING FOOD WASTE

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Day, the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the country's leading culinary nonprofit, WildAid, a leading environmental and conservation nonprofit, and The School of Visual Arts partnered to launch a new advertising campaign aimed at educating consumers on reducing food waste. Leveraging JBF's industry expertise, the new initiative provides at-home cooks with creative chef-approved recipes that also help to reduce their carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The advertising campaign highlights the staggering environmental impact of food waste, with the average American discarding over 325 pounds of food per year, equating to the carbon pollution of 42 coal-fired power plants.
  • "Reducing food waste is a critical contributor to a more sustainable food system," said Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation.
  • The campaign features creative content developed in partnership with The School of Visual Arts, who were able to tap JBF's long standing relationships with photographers, food stylists, and videographers.
  • Follow along on social via the WildAid @WildAid and James Beard Foundation @jamesbeard Instagram channels for more information.

Windstar Cruises Celebrates 10 Year Partnership with the James Beard Foundation®; Announces Guest Chefs for 2025 Sailings

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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More than three dozen James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs have sailed with Windstar since the partnership's inception.

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  • More than three dozen James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs have sailed with Windstar since the partnership's inception.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize our 10-year partnership with the James Beard Foundation," said Windstar President Christopher Prelog.
  • Details for all five James Beard Foundation themed cruises in 2025 can be found below.
  • Find out more about James Beard Foundation cruises with Windstar.

New Experiences Added to Unprecedented Collection of Celebrity Collaborators Aboard Sun Princess

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. , Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As Sun Princess prepares for its February 28 maiden voyage, the newest ship from Princess Cruises is poised to raise the big ship culinary landscape by offering an unrivaled collection of culinary options from celebrated chefs and celebrity collaborators, as well as ingredients sourced from high-end purveyors, and a lineup of exciting and new experiences. Today the line revealed additional dining experiences exclusively available to guests sailing on the next level Love Boat.

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  • Sun Princess guests eager to try something new will savor Kai Sushi by Makoto Okuwa – reshaping traditional sushi with a creative approach.
  • Chef Okuwa is proud to bring his own variation of sushi appealing to a wide array of palates to Sun Princess.
  • Makoto joins other celebrated collaborators with dining options aboard Sun Princess.
  • In the coming weeks, all guests sailing on upcoming Sun Princess voyages will be able to book additional dining experiences.

NEW JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN, CLIMATE SOLUTIONS FOR RESTAURANT SURVIVAL, IGNITES CHEF-LED EFFORT FOR FEDERAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The James Beard Foundation® announced today the launch of a new campaign focused on tackling the significant impact of climate change on independent restaurants, chefs, and the local economies they support. Through the Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign, the James Beard Foundation will unite chefs across the country to raise awareness, educate federal policymakers, and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign, the James Beard Foundation will unite chefs across the country to raise awareness, educate federal policymakers, and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
  • "The harsh reality is that climate change will create serious challenges for many of these beloved establishments, and it is critical we come together and take action now."
  • In addition to the report, the James Beard Foundation also released a fact sheet that highlights the economic importance of the industry and lays out policy parameters for federal action.
  • The Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign will bring together chefs from coast to coast in a passionate call to action.

THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® RELEASES 2023 ANNUAL INDUSTRY REPORT

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The James Beard Foundation® announces today the findings of its 2023 Annual Industry Report, providing a data-driven look at the current state of the independent restaurant industry. The survey ran between October 23 and November 13, receiving more than 250 responses from chefs, representing independent restaurants and operators and 44 states throughout the country. Respondents collectively serve more than 14 million covers annually and have more than 3.2 million Instagram followers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The James Beard Foundation ® announces today the findings of its 2023 A nnual Industry Report , providing a data-driven look at the current state of the independent restaurant industry.
  • At a glance, the independent restaurant industry appears to have bounced back following tremendous challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "At the James Beard Foundation, we continue to be inspired by the independent restaurant industry's fierce resilience and commitment to good food, both on and off the plate," says Dr. Anne E. McBride, Vice President of Programs, James Beard Foundation.
  • To read the full James Beard Foundation 2023 Annual Industry Report, visit jamesbeard.org/industry-support .

OpenTable Appoints James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur Ellen Yin to Advisory Board

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable, a leader in restaurant technology, today announces the appointment of industry veteran, Ellen Yin, to its Advisory Board. Yin founded and co-owns High Street Hospitality Group, a James Beard Foundation Award-winning restaurant group based in Philadelphia which includes the 25-year legacy restaurant, Fork, the recent reopening of High Street and a.kitchen+bar in AKA Rittenhouse Square. In 2023, Yin was named "Outstanding Restaurateur" by the James Beard Foundation.

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  • Yin, alongside seasoned hospitality leaders Kevin Boehm, Will Guidara, Hanson Li, Dan Simons and Lien Ta guide OpenTable on its ongoing mission to help restaurants thrive
    SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenTable , a leader in restaurant technology, today announces the appointment of industry veteran, Ellen Yin, to its Advisory Board.
  • In 2023, Yin was named " Outstanding Restaurateur" by the James Beard Foundation .
  • In this remit, Yin will collaborate with OpenTable and other advisory board members to further support OpenTable's mission of helping restaurants solve their biggest challenges.
  • "OpenTable is deeply committed to supporting the restaurant industry, and growing and investing in our Advisory Board is key to informing our focus areas," said Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable.

HEXCLAD, THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® JOIN FORCES TO BOLSTER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HexClad, the revolutionary hybrid cookware company and the James Beard Foundation® (JBF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America's food culture, today announced their official partnership which includes an exclusive two-year alliance to further the efforts of several essential foundation initiatives, including the James Beard Foundation's Women's Leadership Programs and the celebrated James Beard Awards®.

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  • The organizations were originally brought together over an acute awareness that for every 160 head chef positions in the U.S., only 10 are held by women.
  • HexClad is also honored to provide additional resources for the James Beard Foundation Women's Leadership Programs (WLP) which champions gender and racial equity in the industry by supporting women throughout the lifecycle of their careers—addressing the root causes and challenges women face in professional advancement.
  • HexClad will also fund an additional scholarship program to enable three women or non-binary candidates to attend the James Beard Foundation Financial Literacy Workshop for Women, covering registration fees, accommodations, and travel.
  • "Spotlighting and supporting women in the culinary industry is a foundational commitment for us at HexClad," said Danny Winer, CEO HexClad.

Richard Sandoval Hospitality and KOPU Water Announce Their Partnership, Demonstrating True Leadership in Building a More Sustainable Future for Hospitality

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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KOPU will be served at US locations and empty bottles will be picked up weekly and recycled.

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  • KOPU will be served at US locations and empty bottles will be picked up weekly and recycled.
  • Richard Sandoval said, "With KOPU Water's supply chain, we are eliminating heavy glass bottles that once traveled globally and ended up in landfills.
  • By partnering with KOPU, Richard Sandoval Hospitality will eliminate significant quantities of glass bottle landfill waste and instead complete aluminum circularity for a zero waste bottled water program.
  • With a goal of eliminating 100 tons of landfill waste annually Richard Sandoval Hospitality and KOPU Water will grow their symbiotic partnership and demonstrate true leadership as hospitality builds a more sustainable future.

EB5 Capital’s Los Angeles Proper Hotel (JF12) Project Receives I-829 Approvals

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Friday, June 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EB5 Capital announced today that investors in its Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel (JF12) project have begun receiving I-829 approvals from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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  • WASHINGTON, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EB5 Capital announced today that investors in its Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel (JF12) project have begun receiving I-829 approvals from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • “An I-829 approval is a major milestone in the EB-5 immigration and investment process,” said Mariana Gomez, Senior Vice President of Operations and Compliance.
  • “It officially completes the immigration process for an EB-5 investor and confirms that a project has fulfilled all the requirements under the Program, including job creation.”
    Proper Hotel (JF12) is a 13-story, 148-room luxury lifestyle hotel in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.
  • The hotel opened to the public in October 2021 and the redevelopment created over 1,000 EB-5 qualifying jobs, more than enough jobs to cover all the EB-5 investors who invested in the project.

José Andrés, Acclaimed Chef, Restaurateur, and Humanitarian Joins Luminaries at Eduventures® Summit 2023

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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BOSTON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Encoura®, an educational data science and research organization, announced today the lineup of industry luminaries slated to address Eduventures Summit 2023 in Boston. The annual event, hosted by Encoura's Eduventures research division, will feature chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian José Andrés, who recently announced the launch of his Global Food Institute at George Washington University. Other confirmed keynote speakers include DEI expert Trabian Shorters, Gallup CEO Jon Clifton, Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc, and ChatGPT expert Nita Farahany. Eduventures Summit will take place at the InterContinental Boston Waterfront Hotel, June 14 – 16, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The annual event, hosted by Encoura's Eduventures research division, will feature chef, restaurateur, and humanitarian José Andrés, who recently announced the launch of his Global Food Institute at George Washington University.
  • Other confirmed keynote speakers include DEI expert Trabian Shorters, Gallup CEO Jon Clifton, Southern New Hampshire University President Paul LeBlanc, and ChatGPT expert Nita Farahany.
  • Eduventures Summit will take place at the InterContinental Boston Waterfront Hotel, June 14 – 16, 2023.
  • This year, José Andrés, chef, restauranteur and humanitarian, will headline Eduventures Summit.