On the Menu: Week of July 22

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:
Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 P.M.
Modern Italian
Touted as a “chef to watch” by Esquire, Enzo Fargione has garnered widespread acclaim for his modern Italian cuisine. At Elisir, his latest venture, the Turin-born chef lives up to his hands-on reputation with an observation deck and a live video feed of his masterful work in the kitchen.
Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 P.M.
Jody Adams’s Waterfront Gem
When James Beard Award winner Jody Adams tapped protégé Andrew Hebert to lead the kitchen of TRADE, her new restaurant in a revitalized waterfront neighborhood, he quickly proved to be the man for the job, dazzling diners with his mastery of bold, global flavors.
Thursday, July 26, 7... Read more >
Plum TV Previews Chefs & Champagne® New York
A celebrity chef–studded lineup. Outstanding food. Flowing Champagne. A picturesque vineyard setting.
That's what's on the menu at this Saturday's Chefs & Champagne in the Hamptons. If you're still on the fence about attending, check out this preview of the event from our friends at Plum TV.
On the Menu: Week of July 15

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:
Monday, July 16, 7:00 P.M.
Lobster Dégustation
At the exclusive and legendary ‘21’ Club, a Prohibition-era speakeasy turned New York institution, John Greeley’s tenure as executive chef has spurred an epicurean renaissance. Don’t miss Greeley’s signature blend of classic flavors and New American flair at this lobster lovers’ dinner.
Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 P.M.
West Village Social
Once a bohemian mecca for artists, writers, and musicians, this historic and quaint neighborhood is now home to some of the most lauded restaurants in New York City’s culinary landscape. Guests at this walk-around tasting and cocktail party will indulge in a variety of the West Village’s most... Read more >
JBF Holds Inaugural Chefs Boot Camp for Policy & Change

More than a dozen chefs from around the country, including Sean Brock, Michael Anthony, and Mike Isabella, gathered at the James Beard Award-nominated Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee, this week for JBF's first Chefs Boot Camp for Policy & Change. The pilot program has been designed to provide chefs with the tools and support they require to become advocates for improving our food system. Activities included policy and media training by experts from Washington, D.C., a harvest from the sustainable garden and farms at Blackberry Farm, a collaborative dinner prepared by the participating chefs, issues education about the Farm Bill and antibiotic overuse in livestock, and strategic brainstorming about important and impactful next steps.
On the Menu: Week of July 8

Here's what we're up to at the Beard House and beyond next week:
Tuesday, July 10, 7:00 P.M.
Flavors of the Yucatán
With its expansive tequila selection and vibrant night scene, Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar beckons Boston diners in search of authentic Mexican cooking with a whimsical twist. For his Beard House dinner debut, chef Brian Roche will craft a tantalizing menu devoted to the bright flavors of the Yucatán Peninsula.
Wednesday, July 11, 12:00 noon
Beard on Books: Tama Matsuoka Wong and Eddy Leroux
There are no better experts on combining foraging with haute cuisine than Tama Matsuoka Wong, the forager for Daniel Boulud's flagship restaurant, Daniel, and Eddy Leroux, the restaurant's chef du cuisine. In their seasonally organized field guide and... Read more >
Greenhouse Gallery: Gerard Puvis's Wine Label Prints

A renowned artist who exhibits around the world, Gerard Puvis produces whimsical celebrations of wine. He first crafts sculptures from the neck foils of wine bottles, then creates prints that reference the original three-dimensional pieces. Many of his prints have appeared on French wine labels, completing the process at the origin of inspiration.
A selection of Puvis's prints that were commissioned by Napa Valley's Kelham Vineyards will be on display in our Greenhouse Gallery through August.
On the Menu: Week of July 1

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week.
Sunday, July 1, 10:00 A.M.
Greenhouse Gallery
A renowned artist who exhibits around the world, Gerard Puvis produces whimsical celebrations of wine. He first crafts sculptures from the neck foils of wine bottles, then creates prints that reference the original three-dimensional pieces. Many of his prints have appeared on French wine labels, completing the process at the origin of inspiration. This greenhouse exhibit will feature a group of his prints that was commissioned by Kelham Vineyards in Napa Valley.
Bid in the Chefs & Champagne® New York Online Auction!

Chefs & Champagne® New York, our annual tasting event in the Hamptons, is still a few weeks away, but the excitement of our silent auction has already begun! Loaded with plenty of not-to-be-missed packages—we're talkin' a dinner party prepared by JBF Award winner Chris Hastings; a two-night trip to Charleston; cookware that will make you a kitchen superstar; and lots more—it's a great way to get an early taste of what's to come on July 21! Check out all of the exciting packages here, and come back often—we’re adding new goodies every day.
On the Menu: Week of June 24

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:
Monday, June 25, 7:00 P.M.
Italian Wine Lovers’ Dinner
Cinghiale, opened by Baltimore’s food and wine power couple (and JBF Award semifinalists), Cindy Wolf and Tony Foreman, draws crowds for the elegant yet rustic dishes prepared by talented chef Julian Marucci. This dinner will be paired with an array of carefully selected Italian vintages.
Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 P.M.
Santa Fe
To celebrate 30 remarkable years behind the stove, chef Charles Dale has invited five esteemed colleagues to join him at Terra, the signature restaurant at Santa Fe’s stunning Encantado Resort. For this special benefit dinner, the talented team has crafted a lavish and festive menu to properly fête Dale’s career.... Read more >
On the Menu: Week of June 17

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:
Monday, June 18, 7:00 P.M.
The Art of Vetri
When the Philadelphia Inquirer critic Craig LaBan re-reviewed Marc Vetri’s eponymous flagship earlier this year, he gushed that “few places in America, let alone Philadelphia, can match Vetri’s combination of unique flavors.” Join us for an evening of exquisite Italian fare prepared by Vetri’s chef de cuisine, Adam Leonti.
Tuesday, June 19, 7:00 P.M.
Boutique Willamette Valley Wine
Back by popular demand, Josh Bergström returns to the Beard House to showcase wines from his family-owned and -operated winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Provisions from chef and fellow Oregonian Jason Stoller Smith will spotlight local... Read more >
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