James Beard Awards Tonight; Kendall College Wins Central Region Culinary Knowledge Bowl

EVERYWHERE—Tonight is the big night—the James Beard Awards at Lincoln Center in New York City. A number of Chicagoans are up for the highest culinary award in the land, check out the livestream on Eater National to see who brings an award back to the Windy City. [~E~]

WEST LOOP—Tonight is the last episode of The Dinner Party until fall. Taking place at City Winery, tonight's guests include chef Sean Pharr of NoMI Kitchen. Tickets are $35. [EaterWire]

EVERYWHERE—Another new Food Network show is casting, "Cutthroat Kitchen" with host Alton Brown. They're looking for all sorts of chefs to "mischievous version of 'Chopped'" and a chance to win $25,000. Email here. [EaterWire]

GOOSE ISLAND—Chicago's own Kendall College won the Central Regional Baron H. Galand Culinary Knowledge Bowl in Little Rock. They'll compete for the national title on July 23 in Las Vegas. [EaterWire]