James Beard Foundation President Susan Ungaro sat down with Gary Duff, host of The New American Kitchen, to discuss the role of women in the culinary world, her tenure at the Beard House and her transition into the world of food.

Fine cuisine is alive and well in the school lunchrooms of France. The menu includes lamb tajine, veal, crêpes, organic veggies, pâté and organic bread. Oh, yes -- and a cheese course.

The World Exposition in Milan recently opened in Italy with the theme Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. Its admirable goal is "to guarantee healthy, safe, and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the Planet and its equilibrium."

As advocates of the Good Food movement in Chicago, we are honored that the James Beard Foundation Awards are coming to town.

See who's in the running for Best New Chef!