Dan Levy’s upcoming HBO Max cooking competition “The Big Brunch” has found its judging panel: Joining Levy at the judges’ table will be chef Sohla El-Waylly and restaurateur Will Guidara. The unscripted series — created and hosted by Levy, and produced by Boardwalk Pictures — will premiere on the streamer later this year.
In the announcement, Levy and fellow executive producers Andrew Fried and Sarina Roma of Boardwalk Pictures said: “We owed it to our competing chefs to find judges who could help them in really meaningful ways — both in the kitchen and beyond, and Sohla and Will do just that. They each have such distinctly unique culinary voices that combined, speak not only to flavor and technique, but also business and hospitality. We couldn’t be more excited that Sohla and Will have joined us, as their expertise and insight are an invaluable asset to our incredibly inspiring group of undiscovered chefs.
In the announcement, Levy and fellow executive producers Andrew Fried and Sarina Roma of Boardwalk Pictures said: “We owed it to our competing chefs to find judges who could help them in really meaningful ways — both in the kitchen and beyond, and Sohla and Will do just that. They each have such distinctly unique culinary voices that combined, speak not only to flavor and technique, but also business and hospitality. We couldn’t be more excited that Sohla and Will have joined us, as their expertise and insight are an invaluable asset to our incredibly inspiring group of undiscovered chefs.
- 3/31/2022
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
Bon Appétit’s unraveling is getting the scripted treatment.
HBO Max is developing a new comedy series, Enjoy Your Meal, that satirically examines the toxic culture of the food media industry. Per the logline, the half-hour show will “draw inspiration from the multiple media scandals of summer 2020 and today, focusing on a cohort of young assistants of color who rise up to tear their cookie cutter corporate culture apart.”
Former Bon Appétit employee Ryan Walker-Hartshorn, who used to be former editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport’s assistant and the only black woman on staff, will serve as a consultant on the ...
HBO Max is developing a new comedy series, Enjoy Your Meal, that satirically examines the toxic culture of the food media industry. Per the logline, the half-hour show will “draw inspiration from the multiple media scandals of summer 2020 and today, focusing on a cohort of young assistants of color who rise up to tear their cookie cutter corporate culture apart.”
Former Bon Appétit employee Ryan Walker-Hartshorn, who used to be former editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport’s assistant and the only black woman on staff, will serve as a consultant on the ...
- 3/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bon Appétit’s unraveling is getting the scripted treatment.
HBO Max is developing a new comedy series, Enjoy Your Meal, that satirically examines the toxic culture of the food media industry. Per the logline, the half-hour show will “draw inspiration from the multiple media scandals of summer 2020 and today, focusing on a cohort of young assistants of color who rise up to tear their cookie cutter corporate culture apart.”
Former Bon Appétit employee Ryan Walker-Hartshorn, who used to be former editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport’s assistant and the only black woman on staff, will serve as a consultant on the ...
HBO Max is developing a new comedy series, Enjoy Your Meal, that satirically examines the toxic culture of the food media industry. Per the logline, the half-hour show will “draw inspiration from the multiple media scandals of summer 2020 and today, focusing on a cohort of young assistants of color who rise up to tear their cookie cutter corporate culture apart.”
Former Bon Appétit employee Ryan Walker-Hartshorn, who used to be former editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport’s assistant and the only black woman on staff, will serve as a consultant on the ...
- 3/11/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Claire Saffitz, one of the most popular hosts of Bon Appétit’s YouTube channel -- who headlined the Gourmet Makes series, in which she recreated from scratch gourmet versions of popular junk foods -- is leaving the Condé Nast-owned publication in the wake of its larger reckoning with racism that has seen the departures of seven other video hosts.
“My formal relationship with Condé Nast Entertainment ended in May of this year, and I’ve decided not to continue the relationship," Saffitz wrote on Instagram. "I’m going to do my own thing."
Saffitz is the latest YouTube channel departee, after a June firestorm including the reemergence of a photo of former editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport donning brownface as well as allegations of racially-charged pay disparity and a lack of diversity within the 'Test Kitchen' video crew. While some former YouTube hosts are staying on at the magazine in an editorial or freelance capacity,...
“My formal relationship with Condé Nast Entertainment ended in May of this year, and I’ve decided not to continue the relationship," Saffitz wrote on Instagram. "I’m going to do my own thing."
Saffitz is the latest YouTube channel departee, after a June firestorm including the reemergence of a photo of former editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport donning brownface as well as allegations of racially-charged pay disparity and a lack of diversity within the 'Test Kitchen' video crew. While some former YouTube hosts are staying on at the magazine in an editorial or freelance capacity,...
- 10/7/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Exclusive: Chef, restauranteur and media personality Sohla El-Waylly, whose exit from Condé Nast title Bon Appétit helped spark a reckoning of the work culture at the country and in the media business, is headlining her own series, Stump Stohla. The show will launch Thursday on the Binging with Babish network, which has 7.7 million subscribers on YouTube. Its regular slot will be Saturdays, and the show has a 10-episode order. On Stump Sohla, the host will create a meal in a particular style, but before doing so, she will need to spin a game-show-like wheel and find out how she is going to be challenged. El-Waylly said she is “excited for my new show, not only do I get to spin a giant wheel (what!) but no matter where it lands I know we’re gonna have a good time!
- 9/23/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Two more Bon Appétit YouTube personalities have departed the Condé Nast title’s massively popular 'Test Kitchen' series.
Gaby Melian and Molly Baz announced in social posts that they will no longer be appearing on Bon Appétit's YouTube channel. Those resignations arrived shortly after three Test Kitchen staffers of color -- Sohla El-Waylly, Priya Krishna, and Rick Martinez -- tendered their resignations after months of unsuccessful contract negotiations were sparked by allegations of racism within the company in June. The popular YouTube channel has been dormant ever since.
“After weeks of negotiations, [Condé Nast's video production studio] Condé Nast Entertainment is not meeting my expectations regarding the plans to have a more diverse and inclusive video program," Melian shared on Instagram. "For that reason, I will not be signing a contract with them to appear in videos.”
Melian, like all of her colleagues, will continue to work for Bon Appétit in another capacity -- in her case,...
Gaby Melian and Molly Baz announced in social posts that they will no longer be appearing on Bon Appétit's YouTube channel. Those resignations arrived shortly after three Test Kitchen staffers of color -- Sohla El-Waylly, Priya Krishna, and Rick Martinez -- tendered their resignations after months of unsuccessful contract negotiations were sparked by allegations of racism within the company in June. The popular YouTube channel has been dormant ever since.
“After weeks of negotiations, [Condé Nast's video production studio] Condé Nast Entertainment is not meeting my expectations regarding the plans to have a more diverse and inclusive video program," Melian shared on Instagram. "For that reason, I will not be signing a contract with them to appear in videos.”
Melian, like all of her colleagues, will continue to work for Bon Appétit in another capacity -- in her case,...
- 8/10/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Condé Nast lifestyle unit Bon Appétit has hired Vox Media veteran Sonia Chopra as executive editor as it continues an overhaul.
The food media brand has been in a state of upheaval following charges of racial inequality and pay inequity, particularly in its video operations.
Chopra, who steered strategy and development at Vox’s Eater, will help lead editorial content at Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Healthyish and Basically. Until the search for Bon Appétit’s editor-in-chief is finalized, she will report to Anna Wintour, U.S. artistic director, editor-in-chief of Vogue U.S.
In June, Adam Rapoport departed abruptly as editor-in-chief after a photo of him in a brownface Halloween costume surfaced. Rapoport was also blamed for fostering a culture of tokenism, pay inequity and discrimination, which came to light when video contributors began going public about their roles in the company’s videos.
Matt Duckor, lifestyle video chief for Condé Nast,...
The food media brand has been in a state of upheaval following charges of racial inequality and pay inequity, particularly in its video operations.
Chopra, who steered strategy and development at Vox’s Eater, will help lead editorial content at Bon Appétit, Epicurious, Healthyish and Basically. Until the search for Bon Appétit’s editor-in-chief is finalized, she will report to Anna Wintour, U.S. artistic director, editor-in-chief of Vogue U.S.
In June, Adam Rapoport departed abruptly as editor-in-chief after a photo of him in a brownface Halloween costume surfaced. Rapoport was also blamed for fostering a culture of tokenism, pay inequity and discrimination, which came to light when video contributors began going public about their roles in the company’s videos.
Matt Duckor, lifestyle video chief for Condé Nast,...
- 8/6/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Three stars of the popular Bon Appétit Test Kitchen exited the popular video series Thursday, posting simultaneous statements to their social media accounts.
Priya Krishna, Sohla El-Waylly, and Rick Martinez announced their departures weeks after Adam Rapoport stepped down as editor in chief of the Condé Nast brand after a photo surfaced of him in brownface. Bon Appétit offered a “long-overdue apology” at the time for “the much broader and longstanding impact of racism at these brands.”
In her Thursday statement, Krishna detailed her time on the video team, writing that she was initially not paid for her participation, then given around $300 per video after she asked for compensation. She wrote that she found out some colleagues were making much more for video content while others were making nothing.
Also Read: Bon Appétit Offers 'Long-Overdue Apology' After Adam Rapoport Steps Down
“In June, as Bon Appétit faced a very public reckoning,...
Priya Krishna, Sohla El-Waylly, and Rick Martinez announced their departures weeks after Adam Rapoport stepped down as editor in chief of the Condé Nast brand after a photo surfaced of him in brownface. Bon Appétit offered a “long-overdue apology” at the time for “the much broader and longstanding impact of racism at these brands.”
In her Thursday statement, Krishna detailed her time on the video team, writing that she was initially not paid for her participation, then given around $300 per video after she asked for compensation. She wrote that she found out some colleagues were making much more for video content while others were making nothing.
Also Read: Bon Appétit Offers 'Long-Overdue Apology' After Adam Rapoport Steps Down
“In June, as Bon Appétit faced a very public reckoning,...
- 8/6/2020
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
The Bon Appétit YouTube channel, one of the platform’s most popular destinations for food content, has remained dormant since June 5, after a controversy rocked the Condé Nast-owned title’s beloved 'Test Kitchen' crew, rippling across the storied publisher at large.
Now, however, one of Bon Appétit's beloved on-air hosts, assistant editor Sohla El-Waylly, has returned to YouTube -- albeit on another channel, that of YouTube chef Andrew Rea, who is better known to his 7.5 million subscribers as Binging With Babish.
Insider notes that El-Waylly’s appearance arrives two months after Bon Appétit's editor-in-chief, Adam Rapoport, resigned after a photo resurfaced in which he appeared to be donning brownface, and amid allegations of racially-charged pay disparity. El-Waylly was outspoken in both calling for Rapoport's resignation, and alleging that staffers of color had not been compensated for their video appearances while their white colleagues had been. At the time, El-Waylly said...
Now, however, one of Bon Appétit's beloved on-air hosts, assistant editor Sohla El-Waylly, has returned to YouTube -- albeit on another channel, that of YouTube chef Andrew Rea, who is better known to his 7.5 million subscribers as Binging With Babish.
Insider notes that El-Waylly’s appearance arrives two months after Bon Appétit's editor-in-chief, Adam Rapoport, resigned after a photo resurfaced in which he appeared to be donning brownface, and amid allegations of racially-charged pay disparity. El-Waylly was outspoken in both calling for Rapoport's resignation, and alleging that staffers of color had not been compensated for their video appearances while their white colleagues had been. At the time, El-Waylly said...
- 7/31/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Still facing backlash over racism allegations from staffers and the related departure of longtime Bon Appétit editor Adam Rapoport, multimedia conglomerate Condé Nast used its first NewFronts presentation to tell advertisers it’s committed to “providing a platform for new voices, diverse content, and inclusive programming that is more representative of multicultural audiences and communities.”
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- 6/23/2020
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Looking to persevere through a period of intense scrutiny, especially of its video operation, Condé Nast introduced several new offerings for advertisers Tuesday in a virtual NewFronts presentation.
The media company announced a new content and Nielsen-measured offering called The Influence Network; a branded podcast network; and a teaming between GQ and the NBA Players Association. A new option for advertisers, Prime Live, will offer “exclusive ownership” of Condé Nast cultural moments like the Vanity Fair Oscar Red Carpet and Vogue’s Met Gala, the company said. A related service called Prime Shoppable will aim to connect audiences directly with purchase opportunities.
Along with those efforts, the company pledged to provide “a platform for new voices, diverse content and inclusive programming that is more representative of multicultural audiences and communities.”
Condé Nast has been in turmoil in recent weeks as its Bon Appétit brand entered a crisis. Adam Rapoport resigned...
The media company announced a new content and Nielsen-measured offering called The Influence Network; a branded podcast network; and a teaming between GQ and the NBA Players Association. A new option for advertisers, Prime Live, will offer “exclusive ownership” of Condé Nast cultural moments like the Vanity Fair Oscar Red Carpet and Vogue’s Met Gala, the company said. A related service called Prime Shoppable will aim to connect audiences directly with purchase opportunities.
Along with those efforts, the company pledged to provide “a platform for new voices, diverse content and inclusive programming that is more representative of multicultural audiences and communities.”
Condé Nast has been in turmoil in recent weeks as its Bon Appétit brand entered a crisis. Adam Rapoport resigned...
- 6/23/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Matt Duckor, who led lifestyle programming for Condé Nast, has left the company in the wake of a storm at Bon Appétit and the reappearance of past tweets from Duckor making racist and homophobic comments.
Former Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport resigned earlier this week after a photo of him in brownface resurfaced online and staffers called out race-based pay inequity at the food brand. Media companies across the spectrum have been recalibrating and in some cases responding to internal strife as protests continue after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in May.
The departure of Duckor, who joined Condé Nast in 2011, was confirmed to Deadline by a company spokesman, who had no further comment.
After being the first to report Duckor’s exit, Business Insider said an investigation into his conduct was under way at Condé Nast. Although Duckor’s Twitter account is now private,...
Former Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport resigned earlier this week after a photo of him in brownface resurfaced online and staffers called out race-based pay inequity at the food brand. Media companies across the spectrum have been recalibrating and in some cases responding to internal strife as protests continue after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police in May.
The departure of Duckor, who joined Condé Nast in 2011, was confirmed to Deadline by a company spokesman, who had no further comment.
After being the first to report Duckor’s exit, Business Insider said an investigation into his conduct was under way at Condé Nast. Although Duckor’s Twitter account is now private,...
- 6/11/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Bon Appétit, the Condé Nast-owned food title that found itself embroiled in controversy this week, put out a lengthy statement Wednesday conceding its racially insensitive past and vowing extensive changes.
Adam Rapoport exited as Bon Appétit editor-in-chief this week after an image of him in brownface surfaced online. The outrage over the photo coincided with charges from staffers of pay inequity, especially in its burgeoning digital video operation.
The statement (read it in full below) said the photo is “horrific on its own, but also speaks to the much broader and longstanding impact of racism at these brands. We have been complicit with a culture we don’t agree with and are committed to change.”
Specific initiatives promised in the statement include resolving race-based pay disparities and hiring more freelancers of color.
“Our mastheads have been far too white for far too long,” the statement acknowledged. “As a result, the recipes,...
Adam Rapoport exited as Bon Appétit editor-in-chief this week after an image of him in brownface surfaced online. The outrage over the photo coincided with charges from staffers of pay inequity, especially in its burgeoning digital video operation.
The statement (read it in full below) said the photo is “horrific on its own, but also speaks to the much broader and longstanding impact of racism at these brands. We have been complicit with a culture we don’t agree with and are committed to change.”
Specific initiatives promised in the statement include resolving race-based pay disparities and hiring more freelancers of color.
“Our mastheads have been far too white for far too long,” the statement acknowledged. “As a result, the recipes,...
- 6/10/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
One week after former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Faith Stowers revealed that two of the show’s original cast members, Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute, had reported her to the police for a crime she’d had nothing to do with, a Bravo spokesperson confirmed to Variety that Schroeder and Doute won’t return to the show. Additionally, new cast members Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni, whose past racist tweets were uncovered after the most recent season premiered in January, also will not return.
On Tuesday, Bravo issued a statement saying, “Bravo and Evolution Media confirmed today that Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules.”
Schroeder’s ouster has occurred one day after Variety reported that her agency, UTA, and her public relations firm, Metro Public Relations, have dropped her because of her actions toward Stowers. Fuse Literary, Doute’s book agency,...
On Tuesday, Bravo issued a statement saying, “Bravo and Evolution Media confirmed today that Stassi Schroeder, Kristen Doute, Max Boyens and Brett Caprioni will not be returning to Vanderpump Rules.”
Schroeder’s ouster has occurred one day after Variety reported that her agency, UTA, and her public relations firm, Metro Public Relations, have dropped her because of her actions toward Stowers. Fuse Literary, Doute’s book agency,...
- 6/9/2020
- by Kate Aurthur and Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Updated with resignation news: Adam Rapoport, editor-in-chief of Condé Nast-owned Bon Appétit, resigned Monday at the end of a day of facing calls for his ouster after a photo of him in brownface surfaced online.
Adding to the swirl of controversy on social media, editor Sohla El-Waylly also charged that she earns less than less-qualified co-workers and is not paid at all for video appearances, contrary to her white colleagues. She had called for Rapoport’s resignation in her social media posts.
“I am stepping down as editor in chief of Bon Appétit to reflect on the work that I need to do as a human being and to allow Bon Appétit to get to a better place,” Rapoport wrote on his Instagram account this evening.
The outcry over the photo and the pay disparity had prompted a deluge of angry replies to a tweet from the magazine on Sunday...
Adding to the swirl of controversy on social media, editor Sohla El-Waylly also charged that she earns less than less-qualified co-workers and is not paid at all for video appearances, contrary to her white colleagues. She had called for Rapoport’s resignation in her social media posts.
“I am stepping down as editor in chief of Bon Appétit to reflect on the work that I need to do as a human being and to allow Bon Appétit to get to a better place,” Rapoport wrote on his Instagram account this evening.
The outcry over the photo and the pay disparity had prompted a deluge of angry replies to a tweet from the magazine on Sunday...
- 6/9/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: Bon Appétit Editor in Chief Adam Rapoport has resigned from his position after an old photo of the editor in what he described as an "extremely ill-conceived Halloween costume" resurfaced on Twitter. He said in a statement, shared via his Instagram, "I am stepping down as editor in chief of Bon Appétit to reflect on the work that I need to do as a human being and to allow Bon Appétit to get to a better place. " "From an extremely ill-conceived Halloween costume 16 years ago to my blind spots as an editor, I've not championed an inclusive vision," he continued. "And ultimately it's been at the expense of Bon Appétit and its...
- 6/8/2020
- E! Online
The beloved Bon Appétit 'Test Kitchen' crew -- the chefs and YouTube personalities that have catapulted the Condé Nast title to online video renown -- are doing their part to give back amid the coronavirus crisis.
The crew -- including Gourmet Makes host Claire Saffitz, It’s Alive host Brad Leone, and Chris Morocco -- will headline a first-of-its-kind live variety show this Friday on YouTube. The telethon-style event, sponsored by Bush’s beans, will be facilitated by Zoon, hosted by Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport and comprising cooking demos, game-show segments, interviews with editors, surprise guest appearances (from the crew’s pets), and more.
The event will also serve as a fundraiser that harnesses YouTube Giving tools, with viewers being asked to donate alongside the stream and all proceeds raised going toward World Central Kitchen’s Covid-19 response efforts. World Central Kitchen is a nonprofit that furnishes meals in the wake of natural disasters,...
The crew -- including Gourmet Makes host Claire Saffitz, It’s Alive host Brad Leone, and Chris Morocco -- will headline a first-of-its-kind live variety show this Friday on YouTube. The telethon-style event, sponsored by Bush’s beans, will be facilitated by Zoon, hosted by Bon Appétit editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport and comprising cooking demos, game-show segments, interviews with editors, surprise guest appearances (from the crew’s pets), and more.
The event will also serve as a fundraiser that harnesses YouTube Giving tools, with viewers being asked to donate alongside the stream and all proceeds raised going toward World Central Kitchen’s Covid-19 response efforts. World Central Kitchen is a nonprofit that furnishes meals in the wake of natural disasters,...
- 4/28/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Popcorn is delicious, portable, healthy and cheap… unless you go gourmet.
On a recent edition of “Good Morning America’s” Frugal Foodie segment, the hosts decided to examine the popular treat and whether or not paying a hefty price tag for gourmet kernels translated to a tastier product.
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A taste test was set up that consisted of three different popcorns: the gourmet bagged popcorn that costs about $5 a bag; the home and office favorite microwave popcorn; and stovetop kernel popcorn that Carla Lalli Music, food director at Bon Apetit magazine, cooked herself and seasoned with olive oil and an equivalent amount of salt to the other samples. It should be noted that it costs only 60 cents to pop the same amount that is included in a gourmet bag, and about $4 to make the same amount of microwave popcorn.
On a recent edition of “Good Morning America’s” Frugal Foodie segment, the hosts decided to examine the popular treat and whether or not paying a hefty price tag for gourmet kernels translated to a tastier product.
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A taste test was set up that consisted of three different popcorns: the gourmet bagged popcorn that costs about $5 a bag; the home and office favorite microwave popcorn; and stovetop kernel popcorn that Carla Lalli Music, food director at Bon Apetit magazine, cooked herself and seasoned with olive oil and an equivalent amount of salt to the other samples. It should be noted that it costs only 60 cents to pop the same amount that is included in a gourmet bag, and about $4 to make the same amount of microwave popcorn.
- 3/27/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
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