Business Whirl: Hanke new executive chef at Holiday Inn
Chef Melanie Hanke joined the culinary staff of Holiday Inn as executive chef and food and beverage manager, according to a recent announcement from Will Benson, president of Motel Enterprises and Toby Tolbert, general manager of Holiday Inn.

Zagat Spotlights Young Industry Stars in First-Ever Los Angeles 30 Under 30 List
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zagat Survey announced its first-ever Los Angeles 30 Under 30 list today. Compiled by Zagat's editorial team, the list spotlights up-and-coming chefs, bar managers, pastry chefs, beverage directors and even a cheese monger, all under the age of 30. "We've created this list to acknowledge the next generation of food and wine professionals who are leading the way in Los Angeles," said Tim Zagat, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Zagat Survey.

Zagat Honors Next Generation of Restaurant Industry Leaders
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zagat Survey announced its inaugural San Francisco 30 Under 30 list today. Compiled by Zagat's editorial team, the list spotlights the up-and-coming chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs and other industry trailblazers under the age of 30 who are helping to define the new generation of culinary greatness in the Bay Area. "We're proud to identify the new generation of industry professionals that we believe will blaze trails in the Bay Area," said Tim Zagat, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Zagat Survey.

Capella Pedregal Brings Top Chefs to Cabo for Launch of Inaugural Wine and Food Festival
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas' premier luxury resort and residences,  is bringing together master chefs for its inaugural wine and food festival, A Taste of Capella, July 11-15, 2012.