NYC's Vendy Awards Finalists; JBF Food Conference

NEW YORK CITY— The 2013 Vendy Awards have just revealed their list of finalists for the unofficial "Best in New York" prize: Luke's Lobster, The Chipper Truck, El Olomega, The Cinnamon Snail (2012's "People's Choice" winner), and King Souvlaki will compete for the coveted Vendy Cup during the Awards gala on September 7. Proceeds from the tasting benefit the non-profit Street Vender Project; tickets start at $95 and are currently available here. [EaterWire]

NEW YORK CITY— Registration is still open for 2013's James Beard Foundation Food Conference, scheduled for October 21 and 22. This year's theme is "The Paradox of Appetite: Hungering for Change" and features more than 25 speakers. [EaterWire]

BROOKLYN— Franny's chef John Adler drops by Good Morning America to cook up some recipes from the restaurant's newish cookbook. Adler rattles off a series of "quick tips," including how to make bread crumbs from croutons, to the very vocal appreciation from the crowd. Go, watch:

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