News Feed: August 30

by jbfauthor on August 30, 2010

Facing the jury on Iron Chef: vegetarian chef Amanda Cohen dishes. [Dirt Candy] A nationwide growth in farmers markets. [CBS] The evolution of kitchen design. [NYT] The golden age of wine bars in New York. [WSJ] Jazzing up your brunch in the city

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On the Menu: August 29 through September 4

by jbfauthor on August 27, 2010

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House next week: Tuesday, August 31, 7:00 P.M. Mediterranean Reflection The carefully curated menu at Adrian Richardson’s La Luna Bistro in Melbourne, Australia, reflects the chef’s Mediterranean heritage as well as his restraint and precision. Though his popular cooking show has made him a national celebrity, Richardson says he’s still most comfortable in the kitchen. September–October 2010 Greenhouse Gallery: Mushrooms Gloria Cunnick’s “Mushrooms” series evokes the mysterious and magical nature of fungi. With a BFA from Long Island University, Cunnick has shown her work in local, national, and international settings, and has been mentioned in the New York Times,

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Eye Candy: Steak Souvenir

by jbfauthor on August 27, 2010

When a group of chefs from the BLT empire cooked at the Beard House late last month, diners were given souvenir BLT Steak postcards illustrating the primal cuts of beef. Check out images of the meal here.

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News Feed: August 25

by jbfauthor on August 25, 2010

NYC fall restaurant preview. [TONY] Ever heard of a micro-winery? [Smithsonian] Rainy days call for baking almond rolls. [SE] Think twice before starting that gluten-free diet to shed pounds. [WSJ] An all-McDonald's diet for ants.

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