Achatz's Spinning Plates Premiere Party; FNS Casting

CHICAGO— Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas will celebrate the Chicago premiere of Spinning Plates, a documentary that features Alinea (in addition to restaurants in Iowa and Tucson), during post-screening gatherings at the Aviary. From October 25 to 27, the Aviary will host film conversations featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and face time with Achatz, Kokonas, and director Joseph Levy (on the 27th only). Tickets start at $95; more information here. [EaterWire]

MULTIPLE CITIES— The 10th season of Next Food Network Star is now casting, with five more open calls on the calendar in San Francisco, Providence, LA, New Orleans, and Chicago. Interested parties must first fill out the application form before attending. [EaterWire]

MONGOLIA— Vice has uploaded the complete Mongolia episode of Eddie Huang's Fresh Off The Boat, where Huang rebounds after three days of suffering from food poisoning. The following segment includes visits to Beatles Square, a look at the influence of Korean and American cultures, and TK. Go, watch:

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