Buy the 2011 Book Award Nominees in the JBF Amazon Store
Got some empty space on your bookshelf to fill? Already cooked your way through last year's best cookbooks? Have a look at the freshly released 2011 James Beard Book Award nominees in our Amazon store. Whether your purchase is destined for your kitchen counter or your coffee table, a portion of it will be contributed to JBF.
News Feed: March 22, 2011
Nine unique dish presentations. [Zagat]
Food safety after the Japan disaster. [Food Safety News]
Thirty ways to make your ramen better. [SE]
Inside the Haribo factory. [Telegraph]
Awards Watch: Final Nominees Announced
After Sunday night's fantastic Beard in Oregon tasting event and rockin' afterparties at Clyde Common and the Ace Hotel, the James Beard Award nominees were finally unveiled yesterday at the Oregon Culinary Institute. In case you weren't parked in front of our busy Twitter page, you can get the full list of finalists at jbfawards.com. Next stop: Lincoln Center!
News Feed: March 21, 2011
Flying with knives. [New Yorker]
New York's best doughnuts. [SE]
El Bulli prepares to close; serves 48 courses. [Bloomberg]
On the Menu: Mangiare from the Market
When in the Hudson Valley, discerning diners—not to mention culinary icons like Mario Batali—get their fill of market-driven Italian cooking at the aptly named Mercato, the charming osteria run by the seventh-generation progeny of one of the world’s most famous pasta-making families, Francesco Buitoni, and his wife, Michele Platt. The couple is on deck for tomorrow's Beard House dinner, and you can still snag a seat. But first, have a look at the menu:
Hors d’Oeuvre
Gnudi with Fava Bean Purée
Hudson Valley Pork Shoulder Porchetta and Slaw Sliders
Lenny Bee's Smoked Trout and Spicy Mustard Quail
Saltimbocca and Saffron Risotto Bites
Northwind Farms Chicken Liver Bruschetta
Pairing: Bellenda Brut Rosé NV
Dinner
On the Menu: March 20 through March 26
Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week:
Sunday, March 20, 5:30 P.M.
James Beard in Oregon
It’s no accident that we’ve chosen Jim Beard’s birthplace as the site of our 2011 JBF Awards Nominee Announcement. Guests at this spectacular dinner will be treated to a meal prepared by the best chefs in Portland, Oregon, many of them past JBF Award winners themselves.
Monday, March 21, 7:00 P.M.
Simplicity Refined
A culinary wünderkind whose résumé includes stints with Charlie Trotter and at Michelin-starred restaurants in his native Austria, Markus Glocker now helms Gordon Ramsay at the London,
News Feed: March 18, 2011
A list of Chicago restaurants that are donating to Japan. [Metromix Chicago]
Los Angeles restaurants jump in and offer Japan relief, too. [LA Weekly]
Working list of San Francisco restaurants helping Japan. [Inside Scoop SF]
Statistician Nate Silver on how to get the most bang for your buck at the salad bar. [NYT]
Awards Watch: Lifetime Achievement and Humanitarian Honorees Announced
Here's the latest Awards news of the season: wine educator and writer Kevin Zraly will receive our Lifetime Achievement Award, while FareStart, a Seattle-based culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals, will be honored with the Humanitarian of the Year Award. Get the full scoop here.
News Feed: March 17, 2011
New York restaurants donating to Japan's disaster relief. [Eater NY]
Tokyo's restaurants prepare for slowed business. [WSJ]
How to design a menu for Purim. [LAT]
Tips on cleaning mushrooms. [LAT]
Make your picks for Boston's Munch Madness. [Boston Globe]
On the Menu: Luxury Beach Escape
Shutters on the Beach has been captivating visitors for almost two decades with its intoxicating combination of casual elegance, breathtaking locale, and a see-and-be-seen vibe. But it’s chef Michael Reardon’s Mediterranean-inspired, market-driven, upscale beach fare that keeps discerning diners coming back for more.
You can still get a seat at chef Reardon's Beard House dinner, which kicks off at 7:00 tomorrow night. If you're tempted by the menu below, click here to make your reservation.
Hors d’Oeuvre
Grilled Littleneck Clam and Chorizo Skewers
Grass-Fed Beef Tartare with Yukon Gold Potato Chips and American Caviar
Santa Barbara Uni Crostini with Umbrian Oil and Sea Salt
Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Dehydrated Grapes, Saba, and Pignoli
Pairing:Graham Beck Gamekeeper's Reserve
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