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Miami Herald
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘RIP my friend': SoBe food fest founder shares sweet story about chef Anne Burrell
Anne Burrell's sudden death at 55 on Tuesday came to a shock to all who knew her — or felt like they knew her. On social media, celebrities as well as fans posted tributes to the chef famous for such Food Network shows as 'Worst Cooks in America.' 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' her family said in a statement. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' Burrell was also a fixture at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival for a number of years, hosting various events and dinners. On Instagram, SOBEWFF's founder Lee Schrager posted a picture of the two posing together, her spiky blond hair on full display, in an undated photo. The local businessman/foodie wrote that he was 'beyond saddened' by the news, and shared a serendipitous story about Burrell, before she hit it big on TV. Schrager recounted introducing Burrell to Food Network's then-president Brooke Johnson at West Village hotspot Centro Vinoteca, where the rising star briefly ran the kitchen from 2007 to 2008. 'She was already on the map on 'Iron Chef,' on Mario Batali's team, but kind of in the background,' Schrager told the Miami Herald Wednesday. 'I raved about her to Brooke. Anne was bigger than life and the food was extraordinary. From there, things really took off for her and deservedly so.' Soon after that fateful meeting, Burrell left Vinoteca due to 'numerous career commitments and a very busy schedule.' The Upstate New York native went on to host of 'Secrets of a Restaurant Chef' for nine seasons and appeared on multiple hit shows including 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate,' 'Beat Bobby Flay,' 'Chopped' and most recently, 'House of Knives.' 'She was a cooks' cook, a guys' gal, competitive like I have never seen before, a real talented broad, who is gone way way too soon,' Schrager's post continued. 'RIP my friend.' The comments section was full of people who had the pleasure of interacting with Burrell at his annual fest that began in 1997 as the Florida Extravaganza at FIU, to raise funds for the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. 'I'm so shook to my core. I loved chef Anne from the early days. I watched her as sous chef [on] Iron Chef and met her for the first time behind the demo stage at SOBEWFF. I'm truly saddened by this great loss.' 'She was what I looked forward to at SOBE!' And, from the SOBEWFF account: 'Her presence on the sand and beyond will never be forgotten.' Burrell was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' at her Brooklyn home at about 7:50 a.m., according to the New York City Police Department, and pronounced deceased on the scene. A cause of death is pending an autopsy.
New York Times
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
For Food Network Fans, Anne Burrell Was the Fun-Loving Aunt
Anne Burrell's great gift might have been that she really knew how to lean in. A talented chef with TV-friendly charisma, she mixed in a my-way-or-the-highway attitude and a dramatic crest of platinum-blond hair. She became a populist star for the Food Network as it transformed from the home-cooking, dump-and-stir era of Rachael Ray and Ina Garten into one that blended restaurant-trained chefs and competition. Her death on Tuesday at her Brooklyn home, at age 55, is the first for the family of personalities who make up the Food Network universe. 'We've lost some great chefs, but not one of us who saw TV become a big deal in the middle of our cooking career,' said Elizabeth Falkner, who got to know Ms. Burrell a decade ago when they appeared together on 'The Next Iron Chef.' They reconnected, after several years, at a dinner Ms. Falkner hosted at the Soho House last week. Unlike some Food Network stars from its earliest days in the 1990s and 2000s — like Sara Moulton or Ms. Ray, who dislike competition shows — Ms. Burrell understood that everyday viewers wanted a big helping of celebrity chefs and outlandish competition. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
CNN
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Anne Burrell, popular Food Network chef
Anne Burrell, a chef and television personality whose joyful demeanor made her a beloved fixture on the Food Network, has died, according to the network. She was 55. Burrell died Tuesday morning at her home in New York, the network said. Burrell's family said in a statement provided by the Food Network that her 'light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world.' 'Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal,' their statement added. A Food Network spokesperson added: 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.' No cause of death was provided. Burrell was a legendary chef but was best known as one of the Food Network's most popular stars, having appeared in several of the network's series including 'Worst Cooks in America,' 'Iron Chef America,' 'Chef Wanted with Anne Burell' and 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate,' among many others. Inspired by Julia Child and her own mother's cooking talents, the New York native became enmeshed in the culinary scene when she enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America after graduating college with an English and Communications degree from Canisius College in Buffalo, according to a biography. She went on to attend the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners following her grauation in 1996, where she served an apprenticeship at La Bottega del '30, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Umbria, Italy. Upon her return to New York, Burrell rose the ranks in prestigious kitchens around the city before appearing in her first TV gig as a Sous Chef on Food Network's 'Iron Chef America.' Whether she was appearing on screen as a host, judge or competitor, Burrell's passion shined through, especially when a situation called on her to rely on her experience as a culinary instructor. 'I truly in my heart feel that your food knows how you're feeling when you cook it and it reacts accordingly. I like to put happy and joy into my food, and it's not so serious,' she told Tasting Table in April. 'I teach the worst cooks in the world. I mean, you got to know how to do that.' After all, she added, 'It's just dinner.' Burrell posted to her social media as recently as four days ago, boasting about meeting internet personality Elizabeth Sweetheart, also known as the Green Lady of Carroll Gardens, while walking around Brooklyn. As she often did, Burrell ended the post with a hashtag that said 'I love what I do.'
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A new Iron Chef Detroit has been crowned
After a successful first event in 2024, the Iron Chef event returned on Thursday, June 12, to Shed 5 at Detroit's Eastern Market. In the style of popular national and international 'Iron Chef' chef cooking shows, two of Detroit's well-known and finest chefs battled to create a trio of dishes for a panel of judges. (Full disclosure, I was a judge.) For this culinary showdown, Anthony Lombardo, chef/owner of SheWolf Pastificio & Bar in Midtown and the winner of last year's inaugural event, battled against Andy Hollyday, executive chef and partner of Selden Standard, also nearby in Midtown. The competition was intense as the two chefs worked quickly and feverishly to create each course. In the end, and by a slim margin, chef Hollyday bested defending champ Lombardo. While the chefs competed, the event was hosted by WDIV-TV's Tati Amare and Kim DeGuilio, along with Carlos Parisi, a Detroit food influencer. Parisi is also the owner and founder of Aunt Nee's, whose products include Detroit-made tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole sold at Eastern Market and several metro Detroit stores. He also founded Detroit's Sandwich Week, which takes place at attended the culinary showdown, which raises funds for Cass Community Social Services, whose mission is to support Detroiters in need through various programs. The organization's programs include food distribution, affordable housing initiatives, health care services, and job training programs. As part of the event before and during the competition, more than a dozen local restaurants provided samples of their signature dishes as guests strolled Shed 5. Restaurants providing sampling included Basan, Café Cortina, Cornman Farms, The Sprout House, Slows Bar BQ and Supino Pizzeria. The chefs showcased their skills in a friendly, timed competition and 'live broadcast' where each chef and their teams had to create an appetizer, main entrée and dessert dish. A limited pantry of ingredients was provided, but each chef also had to include a special ingredient – Better Made potato chips – and incorporate it into each course. The chefs worked quickly and deftly chopping vegetables, prepping ingredients and plating their creations. For the appetizer and dessert course, the chefs had 20 minutes to create and plate a dish for judges and 30 minutes for the main course. It was Hollyday's entrée and dessert dishes that cemented his win. For the entrée, Hollyday and team created a fresh-tasting and well-balanced dish featuring breaded shrimp. Potato chips were incorporated into the lightly coated breading on the shrimp. Hollyday plated the shrimp in a pool of fresh shucked, well-seasoned creamy corn with hints of lime and garnished with cilantro. Lombardo's entrée featured pounded-thin pork cutlets breaded in a mix of panko and potato chips and topped with crisp-tender broccoli and served with a potato chip sauce. For the dessert round, Hollyday's crepe dish beat out Lombardo's rice pudding dish. Hollyday's crepe featured a trio of fresh berries and a filling of goat cheese and powdered sugar with crunchy potato chips. Defending champion Lombardo bested Hollyday in the appetizer round with a dish of grilled peaches topped with crunchy Better Made red hot barbecue chips and drizzled with a sweet sauce with added heat from tiny bits of Thai chile peppers. For his win, Hollyday's name was added to the Detroit Iron Chef trophy. Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: sselasky@ Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Iron Chef Detroit II: Chefs from SheWolf, Selden Standard compete
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Popular Canadian chain to open in Florida
Popular Canadian chain Cactus Club Cafe is heading to Florida, making its debut in Downtown Miami at Citigroup Center— a 34-story building with views of Biscayne Bay. This location is set to open in late 2025. The Miami opening marks a pivotal milestone in Cactus Club Cafe's US expansion. From Japanese-inspired dishes to North American classics, the menu has it all. The Feenie burger, which is named after Iron Chef Rob Feenie, is a standout item. It consists of smashed certified angus beef, sautéed mushrooms, aged cheddar, smoked bacon, red relish, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and sea salted fries. The Miami launch will represent the chain's 35th location, bringing new jobs to the area, with hiring events taking place throughout the summer. The first event will be held on June 27, 2025, and Regional Manger Brendon Sequeira will be curating the local team.
