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Chef John Tesar hits South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami
Three-time James Beard “Best Southwest Chef” semifinalist and “Top Chef” contestant, celebrity chef John Tesar will bring a true taste of Texas to Miami at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival as the official ambassador for 44 Farms, the artisanal ranch that is providing all beef for the “Epic Collaboration Dinner.”
The Epic Collaboration Dinner features acclaimed chefs Francis Mallmann, Paul Qui and Gabriel Ask at Los Fuegos in South Beach.
While in Miami, Chef Tesar is also presenting 44 Farms products during “SOBEWFF® presented by Food & Wine” including:
- Fontainebleau Miami Beach presents Wine Spectator’s “Best of the Best, ” in which 60 of the nation’s top chefs present their most gourmet samplings
- The second annual incarnation of “Meatopia,” the world’s most famous celebration of all things meat
Says Chef Tesar, “I’m proud to represent one of the favorite purveyors of meat that I serve at my steakhouse Knife at The Highland Dallas.”
About 44 Farms Steaks
44 Farms Steaks is the U.S.’ premier producer of ethically raised Angus steaks for the home chef and serious amateur cook. Proudly headquartered in Cameron, Texas 44 Farms was founded in 1909 by Sherwood and Josie McClaren and is still family-owned today. For more than 100 years it has been a place customers can know their rancher.
Renowned for their fine marbling, 44 Farms Steaks boast superior tenderness, juiciness and flavor, winning them a place at the tables of top restaurants across the country. Boasting a peerless approach to sustainability, animal care and breed research, 44 Farms ranchers produce steaks with no added hormones, antibiotics or artificial ingredients.
About Chef John Tesar
Tesar is a restaurateur and chef known for his stylish, modern American cuisine prepared with classic European techniques. His innovative culinary perspective and no-nonsense personality have garnered much acclaim throughout his 20+ years in the restaurant industry, including national nods from Esquire (named to Best New Restaurants for two consecutive years) Food & Wine, New York Magazine and The New York Times, appearances on The Today Show, The Early Show and Esquire’s “Restaurant Revolution” as well as winning the inaugural season of Food Network’s “Extreme Chef.” Tesar’s current restaurants include Knife at The Highland Dallas, Oak and The Royale. He is also working with Flatiron Books and Macmillan on a book, “Knife: Modern Steak and All American Meats,” that will be published in spring 2017 in addition to a television show.
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Media TASTEMAKERS Summit on Feb. 10th is hot Industry Ticket
Time to Learn, Share and Network!
You are a player in the lucrative & highly influential Lifestyle Media categories of food & wine, fashion & design, and travel.
Summit attendees share ideas and experience, network, and prepare their projects and businesses for economic, audience, market and technological opportunities
The Media Tastemakers Summit is a one-of-its-kind gathering of Digital Media, Traditional Media, Online Video, Web producers, Platforms, Apps and Startups specifically focused on the lucrative & highly influential Lifestyle categories of Food & Wine, Fashion, Design & Travel. Confirmed speakers from Levi’s, Indiegogo, Mode.com, and more.
SCHEDULE (Subject to Change. Check site for updates)
9:00-9:15 KEYNOTE
9:15-10:00 DIGITAL CULINARY
Food & Wine Media Tastemakers
- Panelists:
V. Sheree Williams, Publisher, Cuisine Noir Magazine
Gemma Stafford, “Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking (YouTube)
Eater SF (BC)
Zagat (TBC)Moderator: TBA
10:00-10:30 DIGITAL STYLE
Fashion & Design Media Tastemakers
- Panelist:
Jill Manoff, Editor: Women’s Fashion, Beauty, and Style, Mode Media (Mode.com)Moderator: TBA
10:30-10:45 NETWORKING BREAK
10:45-11:30 TASTEMAKER APPS
Apps powering dining, cooking, fashion and beauty
- Panelists:
Jared Fazio, CEO & Co-Founder, TuLook Fashion App
Em Olson LaFave, Din
Sonny Mayugba, RequestedModerator: TBA
11:30-12:15 ADAPT AND THRIVE
Food, Wine, Fashion and Lifestyle coverage has had massive changes over the last several years. Our panelists will discuss these changes, as well as what they have found to be opportunities, threats, and strategies to adapt and thrive.
- Panelists:
Teresa Rodriguez, Tango Diva
Mary Orlin, Bay Area Newsgroup
Amy Sherman, Cooking with Amy
Liam Mayclem, CBS / Foodie ChapModerator: TBA
12:15-1:15 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
1:15-1:45 FROM TASTEMAKER TO BESTSELLER
Turning Celebrity into a Bestselling Book, Successful models. It seems like every month a YouTube celebrity is getting a new book deal. In this moderated 30 minute session, with the Moderator focusing on guests who have experience in successfully leveraging or extending their celebrity brand and business with the use of authoring print publications, such as cookbooks or magazines. The focus of the questions and discussion will be on the rationale and experiences in following this strategy.
- Panelist:
Joanne Weir, TV Host, Author and RestaurateurModerator: TBA
1:45-2:15 PROMOTION, PR & SOCIAL MEDIA
PR Trends & Techniques, Strategies for developing and marketing content, building communities, and increasing audiences/followers
- Panelists:
Regina Grogan, User Acquisition & Mobile Experience
Alexandra Woodruff, Trowel and Fork (Vine)Moderator: TBA
2:15-2:45 TASTEMAKING IN THE BRAND WORLD
How does an established brand use the new digital tools and business paradigms to successfully influence tastes
- Panelist:
Jen Sey, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Levi’sModerator: TBA
2:45-3:15 TASTEMAKER CONTENT CREATION & DISTRIBUTION
MCNs, Television, VOD, YouTube and more for multi-platform content creators.
- Panelists:
Thomas Escourrou, COO, Videopixie
Darren LaShelle, KRCB Public TelevisionModerator: TBA
3:15-3:30 NETWORKING BREAK
3:30-4:00 MONETIZATION – BUILDING VALUE & FINDING REVENUE (A)
Description: Financing and Multiple Revenue Stream Options
- Panelists:
Alisa Cordesius, Social Innovation & Design, IndiegogoModerator: TBA
4:00-4:30 MONETIZATION – BUILDING VALUE & FINDING REVENUE (B)
Description: Advertising, Branded Content, Brand Extension
- Panelists:
Vishal Gurbuxani, Founder, Captiv8
TBAModerator: TBA
4:30-5:00 BUILDING A BILLION DOLLAR BRAND
- Panelists:
TBA
TBAModerator: TBA
5:00-6:00 COCKTAIL & NETWORKING RECEPTION