Chef-Led Tours; Top Chef Masters Viewing Party

CHEF POPS UP — Two months ago Casa Nonna shuttered, leaving Amy Brandwein without a kitchen. The City Paper notes her return with a tomato dinner at Cork Market & Tasting Room, and a role leading a culinary tour of Puglia, Italy. [WCP]

NO RESERVATIONS — Speaking of chef-led culinary tours, the Washington Business Journal covers what may be a developing trend. Indique’s K.N. Vinod, Cuba Libre’s Guillermo Pernot and Assaggi Mozzarella Bar's Domenico Cornacchia have led recent trips abroad to India, Cuba, and Italy to educate diners on their respective cuisines. Pernot plans to lead a second trip to Cuba this November. [WBJ]

EVENT WIRE — Chef Art Smith is hosting a Top Chef Masters viewing party at his restaurant, Art & Soul, on August 1, 9-11 p.m. During that time there will be extended happy hour specials, including $7 wine and cocktails, $4 regional drafts, $5 small bites, and complimentary bar snacks. [EaterWire]

Art & Soul [Photo: Facebook]