SEATTLE— ChefSteps, the online cooking school founded by Modernist Cuisine alums Chris Young, Grant Crilly, and Ryan Matthew Smith, have curated a "collection of hand-forged artisan knives." The Japanese knives are now available for purchase on the ChefSteps website. [EaterWire]
CHICAGO— The upcoming Bocuse d'Or menu at Grant Achatz's Next will raise funds for the Bocuse d'Or Foundation. Each night, Achatz has set aside a table for two for those who donate at least $1,000 to Bocuse d'Or USA. Interested parties can email their requested date and "proposed donation" to the charity table hotline for consideration. [EaterWire]
LAS VEGAS— Vegas's Downtown Brew Festival is set for September 21, so Eater Vegas files this list of "seven reasons you need to go." Reason #1: More than 170 different beers will be available to sample. [Eater Vegas]