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The James Beard Foundation’s mission is to celebrate, nurture, and honor chefs and other leaders making America's food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. Food matters. You are what you eat not only because food is nutrition, but also because food is an integral part of our everyday lives. Food is economics, politics, entertainment, culture, fashion, family, passion...and nourishment. The James Beard Foundation is at the center of America's culinary community, dedicated to exploring the way food enriches our lives. A cookbook author and teacher, James Beard was a champion of American cuisine who helped educate and mentor generations of professional chefs and food enthusiasts. Today the Beard Foundation continues in the same spirit by offering a variety of events and programs designed to educate, inspire, entertain, and foster a deeper understanding of our culinary culture. These programs include the Open For Good Campaign, Chef’s Bootcamp for Policy and Change, Beard House Fellows, Legacy Network, Scholarship Program, Smart Catch, and Women’s Leadership Programs. In addition to maintaining the historic James Beard House in New York City’s Greenwich Village as a “performance space” for visiting chefs, the Foundation has created a robust online community, and hosts conferences, tastings, lectures, workshops, and food-related art exhibits in New York City and around the country. The James Beard Foundation is a national not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in New York City.

Since opening our first location in 1992, Bricktown Brewery has grown into one of the region's leading casual dining brands, proudly serving communities across Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. Today, with 22 locations and continued expansion on the horizon, we're building more than restaurants—we're building careers, leaders, and opportunities for growth. At Bricktown Brewery, our success is driven by passionate people who believe in hospitality, teamwork, accountability, and creating memorable experiences for every guest. We foster a culture where entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, leadership is developed from within, and team members are empowered to make an impact. Everything we do is guided by our core brand pillars: local beer, great food, and truly friendly service. We take pride in our scratch kitchens, partnering with local breweries, and creating genuine connections with every guest who walks through our doors. These principles have shaped our brand for more than three decades and continue to define the experience we deliver across every location. Now open in West Edmond! Coming soon to NW Expressway, Oklahoma City. Reopening in Fort Smith, AR in 2027.

At Zio's Italian Kitchen, we are proud of the food we serve and put our heart into every dish we make. Our Chefs take great pleasure in making each of our signature dishes from scratch, right when you order it. Our open kitchen is designed for you to enjoy not only the fresh and delicious food that comes from it, but the show that process generates as well. We want your dining experience to be as distinctive and unique as you are, and we believe it starts with our food and extends to the hospitality we provide to every guest who visits our kitchen. If there is a dish we can customize to suit your personal preference, we will. If there is something we can get for you to make your dining experience more enjoyable or comfortable, we will. At Zio's, our casual and comfortable, open-air Italian piazza atmosphere is designed to provide you with a fun and entertaining place for parties, informal get-togethers, and evenings out with family and friends. Come on in and sit at our table. We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our kitchen . . . and into our hearts