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Justine Kelly Joins Jenny Craig as Executive Chef and Vice President of Culinary Strategy

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenny Craig , the leading weight loss and weight management company, has announced that Justine Kelly is joining the brand as Executive Chef and Vice President of Culinary Strategy.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenny Craig , the leading weight loss and weight management company, has announced that Justine Kelly is joining the brand as Executive Chef and Vice President of Culinary Strategy.
  • She has also held positions as the Executive Chef at Rooftop and the Consulting Chef at Port Costa's Bull Valley Roadhouse.
  • "When I began working with Justine, I was blown away by her talent, drive, vision and ultimately her synergy with Jenny Craig," said Mandy Dowson, CEO of Jenny Craig.
  • "Justine is an incredible asset to the future direction of Jenny Craig and we couldn't be more thrilled for her to join us."

Mr. Bing Chili Crisp Announces Brand Partnership with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Bing Chili Crisp, well-known for its rich and transformative flavors of Chinese street food to home cooks, professional kitchen and grocery stores, is excited to announce today a brand partnership with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.  

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  • Chef Jet Tila Collaborates with Brand; Bringing the Crisp Just in Time for Holidays
    NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Bing Chili Crisp , well-known for its rich and transformative flavors of Chinese street food to home cooks, professional kitchen and grocery stores, is excited to announce today a brand partnership with Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
  • "Partnering with Chef Jet was a no-brainer for our company our customers admire him, and we both share the passion and love for Chinese culture," says Brian Goldberg, Founder & CGO, Mr. Bing Chili Crisp.
  • To celebrate this partnership, Chef Jet has developed two original recipes that translate easily to the at-home cook, busy parent, or professional chef wanting to spice things up a bit in the kitchen: Honey Chili Crisp Chicken Wings and Chili Crisp Cashew Chicken Stir Fry .
  • Mr. Bing Chili Crisp originated in 2013, as the signature ingredient at Mr. Bing restaurant locations across Hong Kong and New York City.

Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge Announces its New Executive Chef

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge, Tucson's premier country club and resort destination, announces the appointment of its new Executive Chef, Wendy Gauthier, CPC, effective November 1st, 2022.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge, Tucson's premier country club and resort destination, announces the appointment of its new Executive Chef, Wendy Gauthier, CPC, effective November 1st, 2022.
  • Chef Wendy joins Ventana Canyon with 24 years of experience as a Chef, 22 in the Tucson area.
  • Wendy is a Certified Personal Chef (CPC) and began her culinary career at Canyon Ranch and the Flying V before opening Chef Chic in 2001.
  • "We are thrilled that Wendy Gauthier will be our next Executive Chef at Ventana Canyon," says Kimberly Wood, CEO and General Manager of Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge.

Culinary Superstar Geoffrey Zakarian and Dash® Fuel Partnership with Launch of New Zakarian by Dash Kitchen Line

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dash, the healthy-living kitchen brand, is taking its world-renowned partnership with celebrity chef, restaurateur and host, Geoffrey Zakarian, to the next level with the launch of the new Zakarian by Dash brand. This new cookware collection highlights top quality products and industry leading innovations, inviting foodies to elevate their everyday dining with restaurant-quality dishes at home.

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  • "I am delighted to be continuing my partnership with Dash in a brand that shares my goal to make home cooking easier and more efficient," says Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian.
  • Each product delivers the Food Network host and culinary expert's sophisticated taste, decades of experience and signature style to everyday meals.
  • New additions to the kitchenware line include:
    Nonstick Cast Iron Collection: Four new cookware introductions deliver maximum searing capability while offering convenience and durability.
  • Highlights from his prolific Food Network television career include Iron Chef America, Big Restaurant Bet, Chopped and Emmy-nominated The Kitchen.

For First Time in Its History Television Academy’s 74th Emmy® Awards Governors Gala Presents Open-Air Extravaganza Under the Stars

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Returning to the heart of downtown Los Angeles, this years Governors Gala festivities will take place outside the Los Angeles Convention Center.

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  • Returning to the heart of downtown Los Angeles, this years Governors Gala festivities will take place outside the Los Angeles Convention Center.
  • All these elements combine to create an unforgettable evening with a dynamic spirit that promises to Light Up the Night for all attending.
  • Partnering with the 74th Emmy Awards, Franciacorta returns to offer gala guests various bubbly options, including brut, ros and satn varietals.
  • The 74th Emmy Awards, hosted by Kenan Thompson, will be broadcast live Monday, Sept. 12, (8:00 11:00 PM EDT/5:00 8:00 PM PDT) on the NBC Television Network and will simultaneously stream live on Peacock.

Holland America Line's 2022 'Culinary Cruises' Welcome Celebrity Chefs from its Culinary Council Back On Board

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foodies and culinary novices alike, who are ready for a gastronomic adventure can set sail on a Holland America Line "Culinary Cruise" in 2022 with a member from the line's Culinary Council. The celebrity chefs will share their expertise and secrets on everything from the correct way to make a sushi roll and how to perfectly temper chocolate to preparing seafood and creating a delicious sauce.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Foodies and culinary novices alike, who are ready for a gastronomic adventure can set sail on a Holland America Line " Culinary Cruise " in 2022 with a member from the line's Culinary Council.
  • We have been eager to reengage our talented Culinary Council chefs to come back on board and offer guests this exclusive level of access."
  • Holland America Line's Culinary Council comprises a collection of elite chefswho bring global influence to the dining experience across the fleet.
  • As Holland America Line's master chef and Culinary Council chairman, Austrian-born Sodamin oversees all aspects of shipboard dining.

Visit Myrtle Beach to Launch New Reality TV Show, Chef Swap at The Beach

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Monday, August 29, 2022

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Visit Myrtle Beach has partnered with The WorkShop Content Studios to develop Chef Swap at The Beach, a new cooking competition television series that will highlight the culinary talents of chefs throughout the Grand Strand. As host and judge, Chef Amanda Freitag will pull chefs out of their resident kitchens and swap them into each other's restaurant to prepare a new dish for evaluation by a panel of judges. Chefs will not know which kitchen they'll be in or what they'll be preparing – an appetizer, entrée or dessert – but they will, however, be able to take one ingredient with them.

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  • Chef Swap at The Beach will premier on The Cooking Channel on October 1, 2022 at 7 p.m. Eastern.
  • The culinary experiences are just like The Beach full of flavor, welcoming and ready for any craving," said Karen Riordan, president and CEO, Visit Myrtle Beach.
  • For more on Chef Swap at The Beach including behind-the-scenes show photos, featured restaurant locations, chef tips and more on the destination's culinary scene, visit www.chefswap.com .
  • For additional information on tourism offerings in the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

Production Is Underway on the Upcoming Curiosity Original Series Proof Of Concept

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

PROOF OF CONCEPT, an upcoming Curiosity Original Series is now in production.

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  • PROOF OF CONCEPT, an upcoming Curiosity Original Series is now in production.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220623005786/en/
    Physics Girl Dianna Cowern set to host Curiosity's upcoming original series 'Proof Of Concept.'
  • Ive never before worked on a show where the crew couldnt stop talking about the mind-blowing concepts we just filmed, said Dianna Cowern, host of Proof of Concept.
  • An original studio production is an exciting new avenue for us, said Jorge Franzini, VP of Original Content, Development, and Programming for Curiosity.

Chartwells Higher Education and Celebrity Chef Jet Tila to Host the Nation's Largest College Street Food Festival

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

"When we were thinking about how to make the biggest, most impactful return to campus event possible, we knew Chef Jet was the perfect choice for us," said Lisa McEuen, CEO of Chartwells Higher Education.

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  • "When we were thinking about how to make the biggest, most impactful return to campus event possible, we knew Chef Jet was the perfect choice for us," said Lisa McEuen, CEO of Chartwells Higher Education.
  • "His world-renowned talents, global culinary flare and infectious energy make him the perfect host for the nation's largest college street food festival, and we couldn't be more excited to partner with him."
  • "As soon as I heard about the "Festi-Ful" event Chartwells was planning, I was all in," said Chef Jet Tila.
  • To learn more about the country's largest street food festival on college campuses and Chartwells Higher Education, please visit www.chartwells higher ed.com .

Sam Nazarian, sbe And Disruptive Restaurant Group Partner With Famed 'Iron Chef' Masaharu Morimoto To Launch Sa'Moto, A New Pan-Asian Dining Experience At The Doheny Room In Los Angeles

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

"With the Disruptive Restaurant Group, we've always prided ourselves with being on the cutting edge of culinary cuisine and technique and the partnership with Chef Morimoto perfectly aligns with our mission.

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  • "With the Disruptive Restaurant Group, we've always prided ourselves with being on the cutting edge of culinary cuisine and technique and the partnership with Chef Morimoto perfectly aligns with our mission.
  • "From my first-time visiting Los Angeles, I've always been inspired by the city's undeniable creative energy," Chef Morimoto notes.
  • DRG, Disruptive Restaurant Group, incubates and operates globally renowned culinary brands including critically-acclaimed restaurants, lounges and nightclubs.
  • Since 1998, Morimoto has competed on the Japanese television show, Iron Chef and also appeared on the Food Network's Iron Chef America.