The Bookshelf: Shinin' Times at the Fort

by jbfauthor on August 15, 2011

If you're ever in the Denver area and on the hunt for bona fide Western food, look no further than the Fort, a majestic, adobe-style restaurant run by proprietor Holly Arnold Kinney. Since its hand-carved wooden doors opened in 1963, the Fort's menu has channeled the early-19th-century frontier, with game meats, indigenous vegetables and grains, and Native American dishes always composing its regular offerings. It's no surprise that this landmark of regional American cuisine attracts foodies and American history buffs alike. Holly will join us at this Wednesday's Beard on Books (12:00 noon in the Beard House dining room) to speak about the Fort's vibrant history and the "New Foods of the Old West" that she proudly serves. And if you'

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News Feed: August 12, 2011

by jbfauthor on August 12, 2011

Activists to promote local food on the first ever Food Day this fall. [UPI.com] Barbecue techniques spread to European kitchens. [WSJ] The best appetizers in the Chicago area. [Chicago Tribune] Is spoiled food not always dangerous to eat? [Slate] Chill out with these recipes for icy Italian granita. [Boston Globe]

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Recipe: Summer Vegetable Terrine

by jbfauthor on August 11, 2011

After two months of slicing them for salads, pastas, and everything in between, you might think you’ve exhausted all options for summer squash, but this colorful, summery terrine from Tāyst’s Jeremy Barlow will revive your appreciation for this vegetable’s versatility. Seasoned with an unexpected duo of lemon verbena and tarragon, the dish is then baked until tender. Get the recipe here.

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Chefs & Champagne® New York in Video!

by jbfauthor on August 10, 2011

Two weeks ago we showed you Chefs & Champagne® New York in photos. Now we have three clips from various media outlets that reported from the bubbly-soaked scene. Watch them all below:   Here's Stephen Fried for Hamptons and Gotham magazines:

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