Over the years Zov has been a generous benefactor of the New York-based James Beard Foundation. The non-profit Foundation celebrates American gastronomy and funds an ambitious scholarship program for young culinarians, among many other high-profile activities. They also produce the annual James Beard Foundation Awards which are considered the Oscars of the food world!

Previously Zov has honored culinary luminaries including Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse, Anne Burrell and Michael Symon at Culinary Concerts at the original Zov’s Bistro over the years to raise money for the Foundation.

On Sunday, February 9th Zov is honoring chef, cookbook author, and TV personality, Carla Hall, in an afternoon Culinary Concert. Carla is the co-host of ABC’s afternoon lifestyle series, “The Chew,” which recently celebrated its 500th episode. You also remember her as the “Fan Favorite” (“Hootie Hoo”) from “Bravo’s “Top Chef.”

Carla will be performing a cooking demo from her book, Cooking with Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You, newly released in paperback. Zov will also be doing a cooking demo from one of her two books.

Following the demos will be an elaborate and bountiful Mediterranean lunch buffet featuring dishes from both chefs.

Carla will also be available to chat with guests and sign copies of her book.

This is the ideal holiday gift for that special foodie in your life. Tickets for the Culinary Concert and lunch are a tax-deductable $250 per guest and this event will sell out. You can buy tickets online at www.zovs.com. For more info please call 714.838.8855 ext. 21.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS