Jewel-Osco President Stepping Down

Less than a year after taking the reins, William Emmons is retiring as president of Jewel-Osco, Chicago's largest grocery chain.

National Mango Board Releases Fresh Mango Culinary Education Materials

January 20, 2014 National Mango Board

The National Mango Board (NMB) recently announced the release of its new education materials for culinary students, culinary instructors and professional chefs. The NMB works closely with foodservice professionals, chefs and operators to encourage the use of fresh mango in dishes at restaurant chains across the United States. The Fresh Mango-The Basics for Foodservice video and Fresh Mango Curriculum cover the product essentials from how mangos grow to how to maximize menu versatility – everything operators need to create fresh, delicious and healthful menu items with fresh mango.

PreGel America Sponsors Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition

January 20, 2014 PreGel America

The first sneak peak of the competition on Season Three of the Emmy-award-winning Chicago Restaurant Pastry Competition (CRPC) is now available. The Season Three trailer went live on Monday, December 16, 2013 at midnight CST.

'Golden Onion' Cooking Competition Judges Announced

January 20, 2014 Vidalia® Onion Committee

Chefs from across Georgia will face-off on Sunday, April 27, 2014, for the 3rd annual Golden Onion professional cooking competition that takes place during the 37th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival. This cook-off showcases the Vidalia® onion, Georgia’s official state vegetable, and also offers a platform for chefs across Georgia to display their skills and creativity.

Las Vegas Chefs Discuss Burgeoning Trends Across America's Playground's Steakhouses

January 20, 2014 Lisa Mogensen, Forbes

Steakhouses are sprucing up their menus.  No longer is it acceptable just to have dry or wet aged beef.  Guests are demanding, and receiving, sustainably raised, grass-fed products prepared with upscale techniques like cold-smoking and sous vide.  TravelsinTaste found six steakhouse trends popping up in Las Vegas and spoke with some of the city’s top steakhouse chefs about them.