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THE 2019 JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEES

At a ceremony at Hugo’s by JBF Award winner Hugo Ortega in Houston, we announced the 2019 James Beard Award nominees in our Restaurant and Chef, Media, and Restaurant Design categories. See the full list below!  The… 

How does the human brain experience taste?

Researchers have discovered how a mysterious part of the inner brain distinguishes salty from sweet, bitter from sour. It all happens in the same region that regulates emotion—which explains a lot. March 20th, 2019by Jessica Fu… 

What should the future of healthy eating look like?

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are now accepting public comments as they develop the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). The guidelines, updated at least… 

Can High-Tech Tools Solve Beehive Thefts?

Beehive theft is big business. When 100-plus stolen beehives were found in an almond orchard in Fresno County, California, detectives arrested the beekeeper tending the hives but struggled to return them to their rightful owners. “There were…