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San Francisco Chronicle
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Matt Buchanan to join S.F. Chronicle as Food & Wine Editor
The San Francisco Chronicle is pleased to announce that Matt Buchanan will be the newspaper's next Food & Wine Editor. Buchanan will oversee the award-winning Food & Wine team, including its coverage of Bay Area restaurants, wine news, food criticism and service journalism. He will be a key leader in tentpole projects, such as the Top 100 restaurants list. Buchanan comes to the Chronicle from the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he has overhauled the food section over the past year as editor. Previously, he worked at Eater National, where he held the positions of executive editor, enterprise editor and features editor. He oversaw multiple investigations, including one that broke the news of Mario Batali's sexual misconduct. The James Beard Foundation has nominated work Buchanan has edited for 15 awards; two won the Innovation Storytelling Award. Prior to covering restaurants, Buchanan edited cerebral website the Awl; he also covered the tech industry as an editor at the New Yorker, Buzzfeed and Gizmodo. 'Matt is one of the rare food editors in the country to have truly done it all,' said outgoing Food & Wine Editor Janelle Bitker, who will oversee Buchanan as Deputy Director of Content Strategy and Utility Journalism. 'He's built a reputation as not only a brilliant storyteller but a generous mentor for writers. The Chronicle, our readers and the Bay Area's restaurant and wine industries are so lucky to have him here.' Buchanan is from the Columbus/Fort Benning area in Georgia, and studied East Asian Studies and Gender Studies at New York University. This will be his first time living in California, though he's long threatened the move. 'I've been in love with the Bay Area since covering tech as a blogger during the early days of the iPhone, and I'm thrilled to guide coverage of the region's incredibly diverse restaurant scene, from the bougiest imaginable places in Napa to the most wildly inventive spots in Oakland, and everything and everywhere in between.'
Press and Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Press and Journal
New Belmont boss: 'Cinema WILL reopen and stay open - bringing 100,000 people into Aberdeen a year'
Matt Buchanan still recalls the anticipation when he and his family went to see films such as ET and The Return of the Jedi back in the 1980s. His eyes glistened as he talked about the the excitement, the smell of popcorn, the pre-film trailers as he clutched his sweeties and then… being transported into a magical world on a cold winter's day at the old Odeon in his native Aberdeen. It sparked a lifelong love for cinema, one which continues to this day, and Matt is now using the force of his personality to help bring the Belmont Filmhouse back to life. The venue shut its doors in October 2022, sparking a wave of nostalgia among movie-goers who could remember when they last walked through the doors of the venue. The trouble was, though, that very few made a habit of it after the pandemic – just 57,000 people visited the Belmont in the last year before it closed. Yet now, even amid the old posters, murals and other memorabilia, Matt and his colleagues are working to create a 'second living room' for Aberdonians. Matt's passion for films was obvious when he was running the Montrose Playhouse, a community-owned independent cinema, which stages a successful annual festival. From the outset, he was determined to entice the whole community into regarding the venue as somewhere they could meet, mingle, feel safe and have their spirits lifted. He loves all types of movies and listed some of his favourites as The Big Lebowski, Aftersun, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, The Dark Knight and Moana. When I asked him about the last on the list, he simply said: 'I have a young daughter, and this film has a great message. 'Moana is more than capable of saving herself and everyone else, plus it has got a lot of terrific songs.' He's involved in a major salvage job himself. He's not pretending there aren't challenges from changing tastes, such as the rise of streaming services like Netflix and the corporate lure of the major cinema chains. Yet, ever since he started in the role in January, he has become ever more convinced that the Belmont can survive and thrive in a new environment. As he told me: 'When you go into a multiplex, you are fundamentally a line in somebody's spreadsheet. People who work there don't necessarily care about film and it isn't the same as having a place which you can regard as your second living room. 'What Netflix and the other companies will never have is that sense of shared experience – of being in a room where everybody's laughing at the same time, crying at the same time, cheering at the same time. 'Cinema is the way films were meant to be shown. Not with a pause button, so you can make a cup of tea. Not on your own where you end up watching by yourself. 'But in a space where you can switch off your phone for a couple of hours, let yourself relax, and be transported somewhere else.' The fundraising efforts are on track with further grant submissions in the pipeline. Yet Matt realises this can't be a short-term project or one which appeals only to a select few. That was one of the problems with the old Belmont. Yes, it had an audience, but not one which spoke to the whole community in the way he envisages. He said: 'We have raised well over a million pounds and we have another large funding application on the horizon. 'The biggest thing this year has been receiving Creative Scotland multi-year funding which gives us a lot of credibility. 'By the end of this year, or the start of 2026, we will be able to talk about a firm date for reopening. I was very bullish when I arrived. I said it was a matter of 'when', not 'if'. 'And I believe that even more now than when I started. This cinema won't just be about cultural benefits, but will have educational and economic benefits. 'If we get this right, which I'm confident we will, we will bring 100,000 people to Aberdeen city centre every year, which the area is crying out for. 'Studies by the BFI [British Film Institute] show that more than 50% of these people will spend money in other businesses. 'So, if you are talking about 50% extra folk spending cash within the city centre, that has to be a positive factor in Aberdeen's regeneration efforts. 'I always say: 'You can't do the good stuff unless you've got the doors open', so we know we have to broaden our base and look at what other events we can put on. 'It could be a film festival, it could be music events, product launches, architects using the big screen to do a client brief, renting out part of the premises to gamers. 'But we want to attract audiences which the Belmont perhaps didn't look at before.' Matt regards partnerships as another crucial component and he and his colleagues have met with film-makers including members of the city's Crow House Projects. He already has a partnership with SHMU, is determined to form links with the likes of NESCOL, Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University and transform the site into a beacon for the next generation. When the former Belmont went into administration three years ago, it left the city without a single independent filmhouse. But the balance sheet didn't lie. So he recognises there is no value in the cinema reopening if it is struggling with financial problems in the first 12-18 months. So what is the plan? He told me: 'We're determined to ensure that, once we are up and running, we have a business model which means the doors stay open. 'And not just in the short term, but for the next 20, 30, 40, 50 years. It's about making this a must-visit place for the whole community, a hub which excites people. 'In Montrose, we used to get all the kids in from the local schools to show them a Christmas film – and there were plenty who had never been in a cinema before. 'So we have to broaden our audience, while retaining the people who used to come here. It's about creating a programme for everybody and listening to people.' Cards on the table time. When I initially walked into the venue last week, I wondered if I had strayed into an old museum or time capsule by mistake. Could this place genuinely be revived after being out of business for so long? But Matt's enthusiasm is infectious, his plans realistic and his acceptance that things have to change admirable. In his former role, he was used to making tough decisions. If something on the programme was only attracting a handful of viewers, he axed it. As he said: 'Our plans are very much rooted in reality and we WILL get it open. 'I'm confident Aberdeen people will vote with their feet and keep coming back and I can't wait to welcome them in. 'We'll certainly organise a heck of an event to open up this place. Something special.' Depending on funding, it's understood the Belmont could reopen late 2026 or early 2027.
Associated Press
17-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Legend Senior Living® Expands Presence in Oklahoma With New Residence in Edmond
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Senior Living®, a premier senior living provider headquartered in Wichita, KS, has expanded its presence in Oklahoma with the acquisition and operation of StoneCreek of Edmond Assisted Living and Memory Care. Effective immediately, the community will operate as Legend of Edmond, reinforcing Legend's position as a trusted leader in senior living. This transition enhances an already exceptional community with Legend's three decades of industry expertise, award-winning care, and commitment to innovation in senior living. Legend of Edmond will continue to provide high-quality Assisted Living and Memory Care services, now backed by Legend's proven operational excellence and resident-centered philosophy. With this addition, Legend now owns or owns and operates 67 senior living communities across six states, including 17 in Oklahoma 12 of which are in the Oklahoma City metro area. Legend of Edmond delivers a wellness-focused lifestyle, featuring chef-prepared dining, comprehensive wellness services, a fitness center, salon, and engaging Life Enrichment programs that promote independence and fulfillment. The Legend Memory Care residence is distinguished by evidence-based, results-oriented programming designed to enhance cognition, memory function, and social engagement—ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care in a supportive environment. We're excited to continue to grow in Oklahoma and the greater Oklahoma City area,' said Matt Buchanan, President of Legend Senior Living. 'We're proud to join the fantastic team at Legend of Edmond who have built a wonderful culture of servanthood, compassion, and character, that aligns perfectly with our mission. To the associates joining our Legend family, we are honored that you are here, and together we'll continue creating a warm, welcoming place where seniors feel at home, supported, and truly part of a community that cares.' As Legend Senior Living continues to expand, the organization remains dedicated to its signature approach of personalized service, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to resident well-being. Interested seniors, their families and members of the community are invited for private tours. Contact Legend of Edmond at 17701 N Western Ave, Edmond, OK 73012, (405) 330-5020. ABOUT LEGEND SENIOR LIVING Legend Senior Living® is a privately held senior housing and services company based in Wichita, Kansas. Legend owns and operates 67 residences – independent living, assisted living, memory care, and personal care – in Florida, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Legend communities are certified as a Great Place to Work®. Rebecca Butler 316-616-6288
Associated Press
12-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Legend Senior Living® Expands with New Residence in King of Prussia
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legend Senior Living, a national senior living provider headquartered in Wichita, KS, is partnering in the new ownership and will operate Anthology Living in King of Prussia, effective immediately. The community, offering Independent Living, Personal Care and Memory Care will now be known as Revelle King of Prussia. The change maintains all of the current services and amenities, with the addition of Legend's three decades of senior living management expertise. This will bring the total number of senior living properties operated or owned and operated by Legend in six states to 65, with 15 in Pennsylvania, 5 in the Philadelphia area. Revelle offers gourmet full-service and casual dining, expansive wellness services, spas and salon services, an indoor pool, rooftop patio overlooking Valley Forge, movie theater, and Legend's program of Life Enrichment, among many other services and amenities. Private suites come in a number of spacious floorplans, some including balconies with sweeping views of Valley Forge. Legend's approach to memory care brings award-winning, results-oriented expert care, that promotes improved cognition, wellness and socialization. 'Very few senior living options in the country offer the kind of sophisticated atmosphere, amenities, and lifestyle that Revelle King of Prussia can, and we can't wait to be a part of the good things that are already happening there.' said Matt Buchanan, President of Legend Senior Living. 'We welcome the associates to the Legend family and look forward to serving them as we serve seniors together. We're thrilled to expand the Legend Mission to this and future generations of Philadelphia-area seniors and their families.' Interested seniors, their families and members of the community are invited for private tours. Contact Revelle King of Prussia at 350 Guthrie Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406, (484) 956-7300. Legend Senior Living® is a privately held senior housing and services company based in Wichita, Kansas. Legend owns and operates 65 residences – independent living, assisted living, memory care, and personal care – in Florida, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania. Legend communities are certified as a Great Place to Work®. Legend Senior Living 316-616-6288
