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Johnson & Wales is a private, nonprofit institution where currently more than 17,000 students from nearly 100 country are pursuing their careers.

StarChefs.com is a James Beard nominated online online magazine for culinary insiders with more than 30,000 pages of original, chef-centric content.

Giada can also be seen in Food Network specials, such as "Giada in Paradise: Capri and Santorini," and as a judge on the highly popular series, "Next Food Network Star."

Masaharu Morimoto is a Japanese chef, best known as an Iron Chef on the Japanese TV cooking show Iron Chef and for his unique style of presenting food.

Few restaurants in the United States have won the accolades and stars that have been bestowed on the French Laundry in California's Napa Valley.

Mario Batali believes that shorts and crocs are acceptable attire year-round, and that olive oil is as precious as gold.

In 2001, Keller was named "America's Best Chef" by Time magazine. In 2003, Johnson & Wales University conferred upon him the honorary Degree of Doctor of Culinary Arts for his contributions to the industry.

Food Network Magazine appeals to food lovers and Food Network fans of all ages and culinary abilities, offering pages of accessible recipes and tips on entertaining.

In May of 2011, a catastrophic tornado slammed into Joplin, Mo., killing 161 people and destroying a third of the city. Chef Irvine was shortly after working with the American Red Cross.

2012 has been a great year for the Rialto Restaurant and its chef/owner Jody Adams. The Italian cuisine restaurant received praise and awards from Zagat, Boston Magazine, AAA Four Diamond Award, Forbes Travel Guide and Wine Spectator.