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Eater
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
2025 James Beard Awards Winners: The List So Far
Tonight, in a star-studded ceremony at the Lyric Opera in Chicago, the James Beard Foundation is announcing the winners of the 2025 James Beard Awards, considered the highest accolade for chefs and restaurateurs in America. Eater is hosting the livestream here, and as the night unfolds, we'll update this post with winners as they're announced live and those culinary professionals accept their shiny JBF medals. This evening's Restaurant and Chef Awards follow Saturday's Media Awards hosted by Padma Lakshmi, which celebrated food media working in cookbooks, journalism, and television and audio. For this 35th-annual Restaurant and Chef Awards, Nyesha Harrington and Andrew Zimmern act as the ceremony hosts. Tonight's award winners, selected from a finalists list announced on April 2, follow previously announced 2025 Beard Award recipients: journalist and historian Toni Tipton-Martin (who earned the Lifetime Achievement Award), Cafe Momentum founder Chad Houser (who received the Humanitarian of the Year Award), and Impact Award winners U.S.-Representative Angie Craig (the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture), Brandon Edwin Chrostowski (CEO of Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute), Anthony Edwards, Jr., (co-founder of Black-owned restaurants guide EatOkra), Seanicaa Edwards Herron (founder and executive director of the Freedmen Heirs Foundation), and Dune Lankard (president and founder of Native Conservancy). As the night unfolds, the winners will be updated live here: Phila Lorn, Mawn, Philadelphia, PA The following wins were previously announced: • Lucky Wishbone, Anchorage, AK • Dooky Chase, New Orleans, LA Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Awards. Eater is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to livestream the awards in 2025. All editorial content is produced independently of the James Beard Foundation. Additional photo illustration credits: Getty Images for the James Beard Foundation
Forbes
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Monday, June 9th
Looking for help with today's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle? Here are some hints and answers for the ... More puzzle. In case you missed Sunday's NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here: It may not be Monday just yet, but that won't stop the New York Times from publishing their Monday crossword puzzles. While most Mini Crosswords and the regular Crossword are published the evening prior, Sunday and Monday puzzles go live in the afternoon. Today's is a full square grid with no black spaces. Let's fill it in! The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it's free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though you'll need the app to tackle the archive. Across 1A. Flower that sounds like a parental nickname — POPPY 6A. Savvy — AWARE FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder 7A. Birthplace of Buddhism — INDIA 8A. Stretches outside of a party? — LIMOS 9A. Button next to "Select" on old Nintendo controllers — START Down 1D. Beach buckets — PAILS 2D. Take responsibility for something — OWN 3D. Lakshmi of "Top Chef" — PADMA 4D. Previous — PRIOR 5D. Ingredient that makes bread rise — YEAST Today's NYT Mini I'm not sure I like the clue 'Savvy' for AWARE but other than that, this was a reasonably straightforward crossword. I don't know 'Top Chef' so I had no idea Lakshmi's first name was PADMA but I filled that in along with 6-Across to wrap things up. A lot of the other stuff I knew — START on a Nintendo, INDIA as the birthplace of Buddhism, YEAST makes bread rise, etc. — but it took me a minute to come up with POPPY and LIMOS, and OWNIT was one I basically had to fill in with other words. This took me 1:33. How did you do? Let me know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. If you also play Wordle, I write guides about that as well. You can find those and all my TV guides, reviews and much more here on my blog. Thanks for reading!
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kristen Kish dishes on Season 22 of ‘Top Chef,' Emmys, and the show's global impact: ‘It's all driven by the fans'
Kristen Kish, the Emmy-nominated host of Bravo's Top Chef, returned for her second season at the helm, offering a fresh perspective shaped by her experience as both a former contestant and a champion of the iconic reality TV cooking competition. The Season 10 winner stepped into Padma Lakshmi's shoes as the host of Top Chef last year — and wasted no time proving she was up to the task. Her debut earned her a 2024 Emmy nomination for Best Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program. More from GoldDerby Tramell Tillman could make Emmy history as the first Black Best Drama Supporting Actor winner New 'Freakier Friday' trailer, Mia Goth set for 'Star Wars: Starfighter,' Samuel L. Jackson heads to Taylor Sheridan's 'NOLA,' and the rest of today's top stories 'Survivor 50' spoilers: Jeff Probst on the 'competitive, dramatic' first challenge and what the 24 players told him at the marooning Now, as Season 22 nears its spicy finale on June 12, Kish dishes on everything from her favorite moments in the kitchen to her dream guest judges: "My parents! They're the classic Midwest mom and dad—I'd be highly entertained by their commentary.' Plus, she reveals why she's settling into hosting —'The joints are looser, I feel more at ease' — and breaks down what makes Top Chef an unstoppable force in the culinary world. Gold Derby: How was it filming Season 22 in Canada? Kristen Kish: I love filming up north. It's not a drastic departure from the U.S., but I got to use my passport. I love Canada — it doesn't feel that much different. Maybe a little more "Canadian nice," but other than that, it was very familiar. Do you have a dream destination where you'd like to see go next? Korea, Japan, and Australia. You're settled into hosting for your second season — how does it feel compared to the first year? The show itself is a completely well-oiled machine. They have everything taken care of. I think for me, it feels more familiar this time around. You feel more comfortable. I definitely feel more confident and settled. The joints are looser. I feel more at ease. How has being a former contestant shaped your approach to hosting? It impacts how I communicate with the chefs, but each contestant experiences competition differently — some are excited, others nervous, or insecure. While I can relate to the enormity of the experience and the pressure, my background allows me to approach the chefs with a bit more compassion. I've stood where they are, waiting to hear whether my dish succeeded or failed. What's the hardest part of hosting? Telling someone to "pack your knives." It's hard, especially when the chef knows they've made a mistake before deliberation even starts. That feeling of knowing you didn't perform your best is tough — it's not great to send someone home. But, even if a chef doesn't win, there's hope for success afterward. You just don't know what opportunities await them. Season 21 earned you an Emmy nomination for Best Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program —what was that experience like? I was honored and surprised. It's not everything to be nominated, but it felt amazing to hold the standard that Padma Lakshmi set for so many years. I was thrilled not just for myself, but for the show as a whole—that meant so much more to me than my individual nomination. What happens if a dish contains ingredients you dislike, such as smoked salmon or lamb—how do you judge those? Personal taste doesn't matter. Judging is based on technique: Is the dish seasoned properly? Is it cooked well? Are the proportions correct? Even if a dish contains something I don't particularly enjoy, I eat it—and I can still appreciate the skill and execution behind it. Do you have a favorite dish from your time as host? Oh, yeah. César [Murillo]'s pickle tart from the "Pickle Me This" episode was outstanding. A close second would be Massimo [Piedimonte]'s winning dish from that challenge — it was incredible. Tristen [Epps] also made a mackerel dish with a burnt pickle situation, jus lié — it was amazing. All three of those dishes were absolutely outstanding. You won as a contestant. What's your perspective on its role in the competition? I'm thrilled Last Chance Kitchen exists — it's a great platform for second chances, much like the restaurant industry itself. Sometimes you just have a bad day, and this allows chefs a shot at redemption. As someone who benefitted from it, I know how valuable it is to have that opportunity to prove yourself again. What's one dish you would rather order than cook yourself? Chicken fingers, preferably from the kid's menu. I don't enjoy making them at home; the best ones are always brought to you. Same with meatloaf — my mom's meatloaf is unbeatable, and I've only attempted to make it twice. I screwed it up so badly I just refused to ever do it again. What did you enjoy the most about this season of ? This group of chefs is incredible. It's anyone's game. Each one had such strong, unique points of view in food. From César's wacky concoctions to Tristen's hot streak and Bailey [Sullivan]'s comforting Italian dishes. They were so consistent. It's been an incredible season so far. Why has had such a lasting impact in the culinary world? The show has integrity — it magnifies the beauty of the food industry without focusing on interpersonal drama. It challenges chefs in meaningful ways but mirrors real-life culinary situations. Then there's the "Top Chef effect," where fans seek out chefs' restaurants, and dining scenes transform practically overnight. It's all driven by the fans and the community around the show. Who is your dream guest judge for ? My parents! They're the classic Midwest mom and dad. I'd be highly entertained by their commentary, though I'm not sure how helpful it would be for the chefs. My mom would be terrified, but it's fun to dream about. Top Chef airs Thursday nights on Bravo and is available to stream on Peacock. This interview has been edited for clarity and length. Best of GoldDerby The 25 best 'Survivor' villains of the past 25 years 'Survivor' winners list: All seasons 'The Voice' winners: All seasons Click here to read the full article.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Whom can we believe anymore?
From Padma Lakshmi baring all to wardrobe malfunctions on the ramp, why is it that fashion gets noticed only when it reveals the naked truth? There is a lot more to it -- top designer tiffs, model face-offs, dressing up celebs and the kind of gossip that would make filmdom blush. This blog brings fashion to you through the eyes of one who has followed it professionally as one of India's foremost fashion critics. Vinita Nangia, a Senior Editor with The Times of India, also writes a Sunday column, Ozone. LESS ... MORE Whom can we believe in a world of smoke and mirrors? When falsehood and fake news are peddled with unbelievable insolence, the lines between true and fake don't just blur; they soon get obliterated. Confidence in one's own self to a great measure depends on the information we are privy to. And if we lose faith in our sources of information, we lose our sense of perspective and the ability to speak with conviction. What moral compass can we possibly follow in a world where truth is slippery and debates are no more than shouting matches between the ill-informed? My mantra used to be to start off with believing everyone, unless they prove themselves to be liars; and then, to take everything thereon with a pinch of salt. Sadly, now it needs to change. Believe nobody and nothing until I am sure, beyond doubt, of the credibility of the source, and till I have verified that the information has not been generated by Artificial Intelligence! And, since this is easier said than done, I find myself becoming quite a Doubting Thomasina! Individuals share false narratives and claims; companies share untrue data and achievements; politicians and lobbyists spread misinformation to influence public opinion, and even countries in war situations make untrue claims to mislead citizens! Deep fakes can alarmingly alter a politician's speech to say something he never said; a celebrity gets caught in a scandal that never happened – twisting facts and ruining reputations. Our emotions are played with through AI-generated fake videos of flawless faces, perfect sunsets, amazing destinations, kids who sound too intelligent, and pets who perform unimaginable stunts. Caught in this miasma of fakery, our ability to distinguish between authentic and phony gets terribly eroded, making us cynical and doubtful. And so, we start questioning everything… Studies show that people look for and believe only information that aligns with their perspectives. This makes us vulnerable to misinformation, and in the Digital Age, information platforms take full advantage of this vulnerability. Algorhythms that prey on our fears, biases and low attention spans, help spread like wildfire all news that is calculated to feed our sense of indignation and shock. The most emotionally-charged content is pushed to the top of our social media feed, and truth falls an easy prey at the altar of engagement and virality. Where does that leave us? Surrounded by fake virality and false propaganda, emotions exploited for different agendas, one feels used and manipulated. Look at the way our emotions swayed in the four days of Indo-Pak war, depending on what reports we were fed. Shock and sadness over the Pahalgam massacre turned into a sense of righteousness when India wiped out terrorist bases in Pakistan. Anxiety over the Pak counter drone attacks turned into a confident pride when India pounded enemy military facilities. The sudden ceasefire with both sides claiming victory, created confusion with President Trump claiming credit for brokering peace. Further, our collective morale took a dip when international media revealed that Indian planes had been downed with help from China. And then, with PM Modi's speech, we were led back to a sense of 'All is right with our world.' This is what we wanted to believe; so, this is what we believed. As we emerge from this emotional wringer, can we even believe our own selves anymore? When emotions can be so easily manipulated by outside factors, one ends up losing respect for one's own self. Misinformation ensures that we can see the same reality from as many perspectives as there are agendas, resulting in chaos! But amid all this chaos, the quiet power of truth still holds somewhere, waiting to be discovered. The truth may not be going viral, but it is what endures. Maybe that truth resides with those who talk less and do more; with those who build their lives around action rather than propaganda– the friend who turns up when she knows you need her, the Mother who quietly hands out home remedies rather than blog about them; the writer who doesn't constantly post on Social Media but writes that one thoughtful piece that lingers – voices that are not constantly self-promoting, but genuinely contributing. Will the future see a lessening of misinformation online? Opinion remains divided. Some believe that the reach of internet will speed up the human tendency of accepting and acting on misinformation, while others believe that with information literacy, people will be able to critically evaluate information sources and flag misinformation. The trick is to look beyond the spotlight and find those who actually care about the credibility of what they say, do, create, or propagate. As the poet John Donne said, On a huge hill, Cragged and steep, Truth stands… (Elegy VI) The poet implied that it is not easy to reach that truth, but it can be done with effort and perseverance. It requires the power of critical thinking and the inclination to go beyond all the noise that surrounds us. Maybe the answer isn't about whom to believe, but about how to listen – with a little skepticism, a lot of curiosity, and an instinct for the authentic. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025-26 TV Preview: Every New Comedy, Drama and Unscripted Show
It's never too early to look ahead: While some broadcast shows have yet to air their finales, the networks are already unveiling their primetime lineups for the 2025-26 TV season, including the many new series hoping to land a spot on your viewing schedules. CBS was first to reveal its freshman slate on Wednesday (check out the network's full schedule), but there will be plenty more pickups to come from ABC, NBC, Fox and The CW during next week's annual Upfronts presentations. More from TVLine ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Thus far, the announced offerings are heavy on spinoffs and 'universe expansions' at both ABC (with 9-1-1: Nashville) and CBS (Sheriff Country, Boston Blue and CIA), the latter of which is also launching a Yellowstone offshoot. Elsewhere, the Eye network is hoping that a trip to the DMV will make you laugh, and is hitting The Road with a trio of high-profile musicians. To help you sift through the brand-new offerings, TVLine presents our annual guide to all the upcoming dramas, comedies and unscripted programs, with additional series orders, castings and trailers to be added as they're released. Make sure to bookmark this page and check back often! Then hit the comments to tell us which newbies are piquing your interest. America's Culinary Cup, CBS America's Culinary Cup, CBS PREMIERE DATE: Midseason ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement TIME SLOT: Wednesdays at 9:30/8:30c WHO: Host Padma Lakshmi WHAT: A new cooking competition series featuring a cast of the nation's most decorated chefs as they embark on a one-of-a-kind, high-stakes competition designed to challenge their creativity, endurance, presentation, leadership and more. 9-1-1: Nashville, ABC 9-1-1: Nashville, ABC PREMIERE DATE: TBA TIME SLOT: TBA WHO: Chris O'Donnell (NCIS: Los Angeles), Jessica Capshaw (Grey's Anatomy) WHAT: The spinoff stars O'Donnell as Captain Don Sharpe, 'a rugged fire captain and rodeo rider who runs Nashville's busiest firehouse with his beloved son,' according to the official character breakdown. 'Don's a devoted husband and family man but he has his secrets.' Boston Blue, CBS Boston Blue, CBS PREMIERE DATE: TBA ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement TIME SLOT: Fridays at 10/9c WHO: Donnie Wahlberg (Blue Bloods), Sonequa Martin-Green (Star Trek: Discovery) WHAT: The Blue Bloods Universe expansion finds Wahlberg's Detective Danny Reagan leaving New York City and his family to take a position with the Boston Police Department. Once there, Danny will be partnered with Detective Lena Peters (Martin-Green), the eldest daughter of a prominent law enforcement family. CIA, CBS CIA, CBS PREMIERE DATE: TBA TIME SLOT: Mondays at 10/9c WHO: Tom Ellis (Lucifer) WHAT: A FBI Universe expansion, the crime drama centers on two unlikely partners — a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer (Ellis), and a by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of law. When this odd couple are assigned to work out of CIA's New York Station, they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil, finding that their differences may actually be their strength. DMV, CBS PREMIERE DATE: TBA ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement TIME SLOT: Mondays at 8:30/7:30c PRESS PLAY ABOVE TO WATCH TEASER WHO: Harriett Dyer (Colin From Accounts, American Auto), Tim Meadows (The Goldbergs), Molly Kearney (Saturday Night Live), Alex Tarrant (NCIS: Hawai'i), Tony Cavalero (The Righteous Gemstones), Gigi Zumbado (The Rookie) WHAT: Based on award winning author Katherine Heiny's short story, a single camera workplace comedy set at the place everyone dreads going most: the DMV. Harlan Coben's Final Twist, CBS Harlan Coben's Final Twist, CBS PREMIERE DATE: Midseason TIME SLOT: Wednesdays at 10/9c WHO: Harlan Coben WHAT: The program brings the world's best-selling mystery author into the true-crime television genre for the first time. In each one-hour episode, Harlan will guide audiences through gripping tales of murder, high-profile crimes and life-altering surprises, each meticulously unraveled to reveal hidden truths, deceptions and lies. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival materials, the series will provide an in-depth look at stories where nothing is as it seems. The Road, CBS The Road, CBS PREMIERE DATE: TBA ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement TIME SLOT: Sundays at 9/8c WHO: Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Blake Shelton WHAT: The series offers viewers a backstage pass into the gritty and unforgiving life of a touring musician. With exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes workings of the music industry, viewers will see what happens when some of the best up-and-coming performers pile into a tour bus and tackle a grueling schedule in pursuit of their dreams. Sheriff Country, CBS Sheriff Country, CBS PREMIERE DATE: TBA TIME SLOT: Fridays at 8/7c WHO: Morena Baccarin (Fire Country), Matt Lauria (CSI: Vegas), Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs), W. Earl Brown (Deadwood), Michele Weaver (Love Is_, Council of Dads) ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement WHAT: The Fire Country spinoff follows straight-shooting Sheriff Mickey Fox (Baccarin) — the stepsister of Fire's Sharon Leone — who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father (Brown) and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. Y: Marshals (Working Title), CBS Y: Marshals (Working Title), CBS PREMIERE DATE: Midseason TIME SLOT: Sundays at 9/8c WHO: Luke Grimes (Yellowstone) WHAT: In the spinoff, with the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Kayce Dutton (Grimes) joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region's war on violence. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Best of TVLine Sign up for TVLine's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
