Congratulations to the CEO of @IACPculinary who magically won cookbook of the year from the organization she leads everything is fine nothing is wrong no one panic. #IACP40
— subtle cheddar (@shitfoodblogger) February 26, 2018
Controversy in food awardland: The International Association of Culinary Professionals awarded the top cookbook prize to its own CEO for Six Seasons, a really lovely kitchen keepsake. Outrage ensued, and the organization stripped the book of its win and instituted a new policy. [Washington Post]
King Family Vineyards wins the Virginia Governor’s Cup with its 2014 Meritage. The 2018 Governor’s Cup Case, the best of the lot, also includes:
- Barboursville Vineyards 2014 Paxxito
- CrossKeys Vineyards 2015 Ali d’Oro
- Early Mountain Vineyards 2015 Eluvium
- Jefferson Vineyards 2016 Viognier
- Jefferson Vineyards 2015 Viognier
- Keswick Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Franc Estate Reserve
- North Gate Vineyard 2015 Petit Verdot
- Potomac Point Winery 2016 Cabernet Franc
- Veritas Vineyards & Winery 2015 Petit Verdot
- Virginia Cellars 2015 The Barns at Hamilton Station Petit Verdot
- Virginia Cellars 2015 The Barns at Hamilton Station Meritage [Virginia Wine]
Coffee can grow in California?! [NPR]
Village at Leesburg’s Smokehouse Live will forfeit space to welcome ChefScape. The business incubator will house a commercial kitchen and partner with Eat LoCo for an indoor farmers market. [The Burn]
Some of the best Ethiopian food is found in NoVA, says Tim Carman, who highlights: Nazret Restaurant, Meaza Ethiopian Cuisine and Abay Market and Restaurant. [Washington Post]
Heirloom bean company Rancho Gordo gets political, dropping FedEx over its commitment to the NRA. [Facebook]
Jimmy Kimmel makes cartoon-themed pancakes, and his wife isn’t happy about it. [Washington Post]
Is there a really difference between cheap and expensive vodka? [Planet Money]
In other IACP news, The Washington Post‘s food section won publication of the year, and former local chef Barton Seaver won the Cookbook People’s Choice for American Seafood. [IACP]
