Amanda M. Faison

After pausing to rethink its awards in 2020 and 2021, the James Beard Foundation has announced its long list of semifinalists for its 2022 awards ceremony grb.st/350Eab6

Craftsman in Edwards is getting bigger, plus Chris Schmidt's next move: diningout.com/2021/11/coming…

@CaptainSpringer Hey Alex, hoping to connect with you about the Salt Lake City food scene. Can you either DM me or email me at amanda@amandafaison.com. Thx!

Can't tell you how excited I am to share my conversation with the one and only @ottolenghi tomorrow! His cookbook "Jerusalem" changed the way I cook. Details about the @denverpost's Pen & Podium event here: rb.gy/m2rq0l. Hope you'll tune in!

TOMORROW: Food Lover's Book Club explores "Burma Superstar," Burmese cuisine, and the legendary tea leaf salad! 6 p.m. Pre-register for the zoom link: denverlibrary.org/event/food-lov…. @denverlibrary

@piescarcega Much love and admiration for you, Patricia. I look forward to seeing/reading where you land.

1/ **polite throat clearing** After two memorable years, I am leaving my post as a restaurant critic for the Los Angeles Times. I want to thank everyone who has sent me a message of support in recent months.

TONIGHT: Zoom in for the rescheduled Food Lover's Book Club! Topic: East African cuisines. Book: In Bibi's Kitchen. Time: 6 p.m. Register here: denverlibrary.org/event/reschedu…. @denverlibrary

Jan is upon us, which means Food Lover's Book Club is Wednesday! Join Theodora Osei-Fordwuo of African Grill & Bar and me as we discuss African cuisine and Hawa Hassan's book "In Bibi's Kitchen." Jan 6, 6-7 pm, register here for zoom link: denverlibrary.org/event/food-lov… @denverlibrary

Our first issue of the reimagined and relaunched DiningOut Magazine landed in my mailbox yesterday. That means it's in yours too—would love industry feedback.

The Rise diningout.com/2020/09/the-ri… via @DiningOut Online thank you @Diningout for the wonderful piece written by @AmandaMFaison on the state our our industry

@soulfoodscholar My husband—and it drives me bonkers!

Had an interesting dinner topic last night: Do you l know someone who puts broken #eggshells back in the #egg carton? I had never heard of this. Wondering if it's a widespread practice.

Tonight at 6 pm, Food Lover's Book Club is diving into The First Mess *with* author Laura Wright! Register for the plant-based convo here: denverlibrary.org/event/food-lov… @denverlibrary

TOMORROW we are excited to resume dining service — in the great outdoors! We tented the parking lot and also offer tech based ordering if you prefer a more contactless experience. We are so excited to have you back and feed you all the yummy treats!! blackbelly.com/reservations-c…

Really, really love these tiny essays on finding joy. @nytimes nytimes.com/interactive/20…

After making tasty thirst quenching lemonade. We gotta turn this piece of shit into a lump of coal then into a diamond. Only group of people I know that can pull this miracle off are restaurant workers. The hardest working, scrappiest and most resourceful people know.

And this is why I pay a subscription to the @nytimes 👇🏽

Fri-yay!

All these independent grocers and food producers, part of @goodfoodfdn, will ship to your door--including fresh produce. goodfoodfdn.org

“If businesses like ours don’t get help from Washington, more than 10 million Americans could lose their jobs.” Read more from @tomcolicchio @dhmeyer @marcuscooks @missyarobbins @adamsaper #AndrewCarmellini 💙💛#SaveRestaurants nytimes.com/2020/03/24/opi…

TODAY: Support the restaurant industry by ordering takeout. Tag pics #TheGreatAmericanTakeout. (Then keep ordering tomorrow, the next day & so on...)