As I have mentioned recently, delectable bites and delicious books often go hand-in-hand; rich words and rich food both satisfy our bodies with the delights of their palate-pleasing plumpness. Despite our well-known and collective dependency on the drive-thru (and ill-penned fluff), the trend of whole foods, good foods and adventurous eats are all trending in a positive pulse with those in the know.
Two Louisville chefs have been named semifinalists in an acclaimed national awards competition.
Chef Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia and Chef Anthony Lamas of Seviche are semifinalists in the annual James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. Lee and Lamas are nominated for Best Chef: Southeast.
The community behind the Louisville food blog Louisville Hot Bytes will host a chowder-filled fundraiser next month.
The folks over at "Hell's Kitchen" are looking for some fresh meat.
The reality show, which stars Chef Gordon Ramsay at the helm of aforementioned kitchen, will conduct an open casting call in Louisville to find contestants for the ninth season of the program.
The date hasn't been set, according to Fox's website, but here's a little blurb about who the show is looking for:
Chef Edward Lee of 610 Magnolia restaurant will bring his Southern cuisine with a Korean kick to Kitchen Stadium in an upcoming episode of the Food Network show "Iron Chef America."
