Adam Richman Hosts First-Ever World Food Championships in Las Vegas

Posted by Marcy Franklin, Editor
Adam Richman, of 'Man v. Food,' will host the first-ever World Food Championships this November.
The first-ever World Food Championships are set for Vegas, and amateur and professional chefs from across America and the world are invited to strut their stuff. This November, chefs will... read more

LA Weekly Replaces Jonathan Gold, Changes Up Food Staff

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Jonathan Gold
Ever since Jonathan Gold left LA Weekly for the LA Times, we've been waiting around to see what the staff will look like after Gold's departure. To replace Gold, LA Weekly has hired Besha... read more

Ottavia Bourdain Disses Anthony's Italian Food, Talks MMA Fights

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Ottavia and Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain's wife, Ottavia Bourdain, recently wowed the food world when news broke that she started training in martial arts (jiu jitsu, MMA, not the street fight stuff). Her recent... read more

Who Won the David Chang vs. Questlove Fried Chicken Showdown?

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
David Chang and Questlove
Questlove and David Chang's fried chicken battle went down last night on Jimmy Fallon, where lucky celebrity guests John Slattery and Tina Fey got the chance to try Momofuku chicken and Questlove... read more

Los Angeles Celebrity Chefs Team Up for Tasting Dinner Series

Posted by Molly Aronica, Editor
Participating Chefs
Six top Los Angeles chefs are banding together for a dinner series called 5X5, the purpose of which is to strengthen the bonds of the city's chef community by working together to create meals... read more

Economist Blames Kids, Prohibition for Bad Food

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Kid at Restaurant
Who knew economists could be food critics? Professor Tyler Cowen, behind the book An Economist Gets Lunch: New Rules for Everyday Foodies, out April 12, is apparently a pro at finding hidden... read more

Pepper Flakes: Spice as Independence

Posted by Arthur Bovino, Editor
"t's extremely "New York" to add some form of 'topper' to your slice," notes Scott Wiener.
Some people like pizza. They like toppings, enjoy a slice once in a while, and have a go-to spot. Some people love pizza. They'll make outerborough pilgrimmages in New York City; hit the latest... read more

Anthony Bourdain Will Be Honored Alongside Annie Leibovitz

Posted by Jessica Chou, Editor
Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain and Annie Leibovitz aren't exactly two names we'd imagine to go hand-in-hand, but this year the CLIO awards is honoring both the TV personality and the highbrow photographer... read more