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Tom Colicchio

Tom Colicchio is an 8-time James Beard Award-winning chef and the owner of Crafted Hospitality, which includes New York City’s Craft, Temple Court, and Vallata; Las Vegas’ Craftsteak; and Small Batch in Garden City, New York. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Tom made his New York cooking debut at prominent restaurants including The Quilted Giraffe and Gotham Bar & Grill before opening Gramercy Tavern in 1994 and Craft in 2001. A vocal and outspoken social justice advocate, Tom executive produced the 2013 documentary A Place at the Table, and through extensive work in our nation’s capital, he has established himself as the leading “Citizen Chef” advocating for a food system that values access, affordability, and nutrition over corporate interests. Tom is the head judge and executive producer of the Emmy-winning Bravo hit series, Top Chef, and he is a frequent contributor on several television shows and networks. Tom lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their three sons.
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Think Like a Chef
Craft of Cooking

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Think Like a Chef
Craft of Cooking

Three Penguin Random House Authors Win Pulitzer Prizes

On Monday, May 5, three Penguin Random House authors were honored with a Pulitzer Prize. Established in 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes are the most prestigious awards in American letters. To date, PRH has 143 Pulitzer Prize winners, including William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Josh Steinbeck, Ron Chernow, Anne Applebaum, Colson Whitehead, and many more. Take a look at our 2025 Pulitzer Prize

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Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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