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[USA Today]Chef Michelle Bernstein is Adjusting to life with psoriatic arthritis
Chef Michelle Bernstein opens up about her journey with PsA. She shares insight on the challenges she faces balancing being a celebrity chef, running catering events, managing 3 restaurants, and being a mom, all while living with chronic joint pain. Learn how she manages this pain and moves forward to live a happy life.
[Resy] All About the New Forgione, Now Open in Tribeca
In the summer of 2008, chef Marc Forgione, alongside his partner Christopher Blumlo, opened Restaurant Marc Forgione, often fondly referred to as Forge, and ever since, it’s become a critically acclaimed neighborhood favorite on Reade Street.
[Forbes] ‘Top Chef’ Jeremy Ford’s Michelin-Starred Stubborn Seed Heads To Vegas
Stubborn Seed, chef Jeremy Ford’s tasting-menu hot spot in Miami Beach’s sizzling South of Fifth neighborhood, will open a Las Vegas location next year.
[Esquire] The Best Bars in America 2024
From glamorous hotel bars in New York to cocktail dens in San Francisco, here are the very best new spots to grab a seat and start a tab.
Medium Cool (Miami) and Sip and Guzzle (NYC) were featured in the above list.
[Boston Magazine] Tiffani Faison’s Sweet Cheeks Q Wins “Best of Boston” in BBQ Category
You’d be forgiven for making a meal solely of giant, fluffy biscuits with honey butter and a selection or two from Sweet Cheeks’ lengthy bourbon and whiskey list. But then you’d miss the expertly smoked meats, from the sliced brisket to the heritage-breed pulled pork, at chef Tiffani Faison’s beloved barbecue outpost.
[Miami New Times] Sra. Martinez to Reopen in Coral Gables This Fall From Chef Michelle Bernstein
Sra. Martinez to Reopen in Coral Gables This Fall From Chef Michelle Bernstein
[Food & Wine] Rodney Scott Knows That Respect and Manners Will Take You Where Money Can't
Rodney Scott Knows That Respect and Manners Will Take You Where Money Can't
[Fast Company] Omaha to Atlanta, trendy food halls are spotlighting exciting new chefs
Akhtar Nawab’s food hall consulting and development business, Hospitality HQ is the fastest-growing food hall management company in the country, with its hand in nearly a dozen food hall businesses across the nation.
[The Today Show] Filipino Beef Stew with Peanut Sauce (Kare-Kare)
Catch Chef Leah Cohen cook up Kare-Kare with Hoda and Jenna on the Today Show!
[Drinks International] Ivy Mix, Leyenda/Speed Rack, No. 37 on Drinks International Heavy Hitters List
Ivy Mix ranked #37 on Drinks International Heavy Hitters List this summer!
[Crypto.com Arena] Crypto.com Arena Completes Phase Two Renovations and Officially Unveils New Luxury Tunnel and Terrace Suites
Chef Ludo Lefebvre's beloved pop-up, Ludobab, makes an exciting appearance this season at Crypto.com arena.
[The New York Times] The Best New Places to Drink in New York This Fall
Chef Mike Bagale has partnered with Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider to open The SG Club in New York. It’s really two bars in one; the more casual Guzzle upstairs and the posh Sip below.
[The World’s 5o Best Bars] Café La Trova, 24 of World’s 50 Best Bars
Café La Trova named one of the world’s 50 Best Bars, coming in at 24.
[The New York Times] The 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans Right Now
Chef Nina Compton’s Bywater American Bistro named one of the 25 Best Restaurants in New Orleans right now, by The New York Times.
[United Card Events from Chase] Taste of Sicily with Chef Marc Forgione
Chef Marc Forgione led United Card members through Noto, Siracusa and Marzamemi for an Italian culinary experience of a lifetime and a true Taste of Sicily!
[CBS Boston] Celebrating Pride Month at Tenderoni's in Fenway
It's Pride Month, and one of the newest restaurants in town is celebrating! Chef and owner Tiffani Faison joined the Morning Mix to share what they are doing.
[Julia & Henry’s] Michy’s Chicken Shack is now open at Julia & Henry’s!
This concept is bringing the most delectable and decadent selection of fried (and not) chicken available anywhere
[NBC NY] You Have To Try These Dishes In A Jar From Chef Marc Forgione
Marc Forgione shows NBC NY different dishes from his three restaurants: Peasant, Restaurant Marc Forgione, and One Fifth.
[Doordash] Cafe La Trova is featured in Secret Menu - a magazine from Doordash
Miami has long attracted big names in the restaurant world. Local legend, Michelle Bernstein, doesn’t think it’s a bad thing.
[Condé Nast] Thompson Denver is recognized on the 2023 Conde Nast Hot List.
A star chef restaurant and sexy cocktail lounge make this mid-century modern hotel double as a go-to social hub for Denverites.