News Feed: May 19

by jbfauthor on May 19, 2010

Is Bordeaux unfashionable for young wine-loving Americans? [NYT] Instead of naan, try roti for an authentic Indian bread. [Chicago Sun-Times] College courses use food to teach life lessons. [WP] With the World Cup looming, try some South African cuisine. [CNN]

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Ask a Chef: Wolfgang Puck, where should we eat in Los Angeles?

by jbfauthor on May 18, 2010

Wolfgang Puck, a multiple JBF Award winner, co-host of the 2010 Awards, and California-cuisine pioneer, took a break from his busy schedule to tell us where we should dine in the City of Angels. Check out his suggestions below.

Late-night dining
AOC (323.653.6359, 8022 West 3rd Street)
“They serve everything in small portions, just the way I like it—especially for late at night.”

California cooking
Campanile (323.938.1447, 624 South La Brea Avenue)
“Mark Peel’s food tastes like the California sunshine.”

Special occasion
Valentino (310.829.4313, 3115 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica)
“I love the exciting Italian cooking and fabulous wine list.”

Family dinner 
Osteria Angelini (323.297.0070, 7313 Beverly Boulevard)
“Great for kids as well as grown-ups.”

Quick snack 
“The best place

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Eat This Word: Carnitas

by JBF Editors on May 18, 2010

WHAT? Mexican confit. Though the word carnitas can refer to any small bits of cooked meat—that are usually served in soft corn tacos at roadside stands throughout Mexico—the most common is pork. To make pork carnitas, large pieces of shoulder and other fatty parts of the pig are simmered in vats of lard until they are crisp on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. The meat is removed from the fat, drained, and broken up into small shreds that are then stuffed into tacos. (Where there are carnitas, there are usually chicherones, or crisp, fried pork skins.) The western part of central Mexico, namely Michoacán, is known for carnitas, but truth be told they are tasty just about everywhere—even Queens, New York.

WHERE? Ivy Stark, Scott Linquist, and Hugo Reyes's Beard House dinner

WHEN? May 21, 2010

HOW? Roast Duck Breast and Duck Carnitas Enchiladas with Dried Fruit,

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News Feed: May 17

by jbfauthor on May 17, 2010

Gourmet's former readers and advertisers haven't migrated to other magazines. [NYT] How to find good wedding wines. [WSJ] Nina Garcia's quesadillas won first prize in the first ever L.A. Vendy Awards. [LAT] Italy's most delicious grappas. [Atlantic]

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