The World Dog Surfing Championships return in person on August 2, 2025

 

TasteTV is happy to announce that the Annual World Dog Surfing Championships (SM) will take place on August 2nd, 2025, in Pacifica on the Northern California coast, outside of San Francisco.

Saturday August 2, 2025
Time: 9am – 2:00 pm PST
Linda Mar Beach
Pacifica, CA

The World Championships for Dog Surfing take place on the Northern California coast — where the concept for the dog surfing sport originated — bringing together the best in local and international dog surfing talent. The world’s top dog surfers as well as amateurs are invited to bring home the gold.

Top dog surfers as well as happy amateurs are invited to bring home the Golden Surfie Award. During the event there will be a number of activities including the surf competition, dog beach fashion contest, dog adoptions, partner tents and activities, and more.

New TasteTV Book, Our Villa in Puerto Vallarta

Perfect for your coffee table, or your nightstand. Here at TasteTV and TCB-Cafe Publishing we are pleased to release a special photo book we’ve been working on for a few years and it’s based on trips to Puerto Vallarta based at the Villa Premiere hotel in 2018, 2023 and 2024, where we experienced food and drink and culture. It is called Our Villa in Puerto Vallarta.

A Special Edition photo book of TasteTV’s TASTEABLE JOURNAL, “Our Villa” is a photographic journey to Puerto Vallarta, capturing its intoxicating cuisine and vistas. Nestled between the lush Sierra Madre mountains and the shimmering waters of Banderas Bay, Puerto Vallarta is a destination that captivates travelers with its diverse landscapes and vibrant energy. Its sun-drenched beaches offer the perfect mix of tranquility and excitement, where visitors can lounge under swaying palms, dive into crystal-clear waters, or explore secluded coves by boat.

You can find it and more information on Amazon, where it is available internationally

Our Villa in Puerto Vallarta available everywhere at Amazon:
https://a.co/d/680geOu

Watch the TASTE AWARDS 2025 Television Broadcast on PBS Streaming on Demand

Erin Judd and Roberto Serrini, Tasting Italy with Roberto Serrini

Now in its 16th year, the annual TASTE AWARDS is televised across the United States in 2025.

This star-studded television special is broadcast exclusively on select PBS-affiliate television stations nationwide, and is also viewable streaming on the PBS Video on Demand.

TasteTV and TASTE PHOTO AWARDS Announce New Photography Book Spotlighting Award Winners and More

 

TasteTV and The TASTE AWARDS are pleased to announce the release of the new book that spotlights winners and selected finalists from the years 2019-2025 for the TASTE PHOTO AWARDS.

www.TastePHOTOAwards.com

“The TASTE PHOTO Book is a fine art compilation that brings together some of the most captivating and imaginative images from the TASTE PHOTO AWARDS, a juried competition celebrating excellence in visual storytelling. Created by TasteTV and the TASTE AWARDS (known as “The Oscars of Food, Fashion, and Lifestyle Media”) this volume captures the spirit and brilliance of artists whose work defines current visual culture across a spectrum of lifestyle genres. From 2019 through 2025, winners and finalists have been selected for their outstanding photography in categories such as Food, Wine & Spirits, Fashion & Design, Travel, Health & Exercise, and Photo Styling. This curated collection is a tribute to the creativity and artistry that are the focus of the TASTE AWARDS.” Cover image by Bozena Garbinska.

Find it on Amazon

For over a decade, the TASTE AWARDS have been the premier awards celebrating the year’s best in Food, Fashion, Health, Travel, and Lifestyle programs in Film, Television, Online & Streaming Video, Podcasts, Radio and Photography.

Meet Chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections

Meet Master Chocolatier multi-award winning chocolatier Michael Recchiuti of Recchiuti Confections at the 2025 San Francisco Chocolate Salon on April 6th. Michael will be doing one on one talk with Salon attendees

Michael Recchiuti is a master chocolatier and the visionary behind Recchiuti Confections, a renowned San Francisco-based artisanal chocolate company. With a passion for blending traditional European techniques with innovative flavor pairings, Recchiuti has elevated chocolate-making into an art form. Since founding his company in 1997, he has been celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship, using only the finest ingredients to create confections that balance complexity and elegance. His signature burnt caramel truffles and adventurous flavor infusions have earned him a devoted following, solidifying his reputation as one of the most respected chocolatiers in the industry.​

Recchiuti’s contributions to the culinary world have been widely recognized. His book, “Chocolate Obsession,” co-authored with pastry expert Fran Gage, was a finalist at the 2006 James Beard Awards and received high honors for photography and design at the 2006 International Association of Culinary Professionals annual conference. Additionally, he was honored by the Fine Chocolate Industry Association for his outstanding contribution as a fine chocolatier.

More at www.SFChocolateSalon.com (April 6, 2025)