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» 2007 Editorial Calendar

FEATURES:

Star Chefs: An unprecedented collection of chefs' biographies, cookbook collections, recipes, and one-on-one interviews. Find out the secret ingredients that keep top chefs like Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Marcus Samuelsson on the cutting edge of cooking.

Rising Stars: Profiles of up-and-coming chefs, pastry chefs, sommeliers and bar chefs that we discover around the country including interviews and recipes. Our Rising Stars Revue is a traveling series of tasting galas in major culinary cities. 2007 cities will include Dallas, San Francisco, New York, and Atlanta.

Letter from the Editor: A new bi-monthly feature from CEO and Editor-in-Chief Antoinette Bruno, that addresses current issues in the food industry and what is happening in kitchens across the world.

Seasonal: Find up-to-date listings of local and seasonal ingredients from Farm Fresh Markets, with chef recipes to showcase the best produce the country has to offer. Plus, holiday coverage throughout the year to help chefs and cooks plan their special menus and learn about creative revenue ideas. Our annual holiday features including Holiday Baking, and Turkey Tips and New Years Eve Dinner are the amongst the most popular areas of our site.

Wine & Spirits: A comprehensive wine and spirits section devoted to wine lovers and beverage professionals. Ask the Sommelier, our wine expert feature, lets you interact with a new sommelier every month through unlimited Q&A sessions, plus useful tips and pairing suggestions. Also discover our StarVintners and their wine-making philosophies as well as Recently Tasted profiling new wines, spirits and beers.

JobFinder: A series of career-focused features on StarChefs JobFinder helps industry professionals to get a leg up. Our Cool Careers feature interesting paths in the foodservice industry beyond that of a traditional restaurant chef. Our Star Operator feature reveals the secrets to success behind the country’s elite hospitality operators. Featured Employer articles highlight the company culture and hiring practices of leading hospitality employers who recruit on StarChefs.com.

Food Debates & Surveys: Acclaimed articles and surveys covering controversies surrounding food, culture, technology and marketing for the culinary enthusiast. From the Salary Survey to Culinary Trends to relevant topics in the food world, we present the positions and find out how the industry feels about these relevant issues.

Cookbook Reviews: Hundreds of cookbooks are published annually, and StarChefs guides you in selecting which to buy and which to leave behind. Our annual Cookbook Wish List feature includes each year’s best titles – just in time for holiday shopping.

Dishrag: Our bi-monthly newsletter is a roundup of current editorial features, events, best-selling cookbooks and top 10 jobs on StarChefs JobFinder. The Dishrag is delivered to over 70,000 readers.

NEWS & EVENTS:

News: In Rumbles & Murmurs, you'll find the latest information on who's going where to cook from our regional correspondents and industry insiders around the country. Headlines, trends, and news affecting the world of chefs, restaurants, and foodservice can be found in our Newsroom. We also offer a press release tool that allows public relations professionals to upload their clients’ releases to be posted on StarChefs.com.

Events: StarChefs.com features the hottest culinary events across the country, from our Rising Stars Revues to our International Chefs Congress. StarChefs offers pre- and post event coverage of select industry events, as well as monthly publication of The FOOD Calendar, the comprehensive guide to food and wine events across the country, written by Arlyn Blake.

Webcasts and Video on Demand: Live and taped broadcasts of food industry events. StarChefs has webcast the James Beard Foundation Awards each year since 1998.

COMMUNITY INTERACTION:

Forums: StarChefs’ audience of food industry professionals and obsessive food lovers voice their opinions on future food trends, wine ratings, restaurant reviews and just about everything in the food world.

Community Network: A resource for the exchange of culinary culture. Learn about professional associations, charitable organizations, and more. Our community area features the James Beard Foundation Dateline, our guide to finding Farm Fresh Markets in your neighborhood, and our Culinary School Finder.

Ask the Experts: Stay ahead of the culinary curve with professional interactive tools, such as Ask the Sommelier, Ask the Trendspotters, Ask the Hospitality Career Expert, Ask the Entertainers, and Ask the Editor.