On the Menu: Week of May 27

by JBF Editors on May 25, 2012

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:

Wednesday, May 30, 12:00 noon
Beard on Books: Barb Stuckey
In her book, Taste What You’re Missing: The Passionate Eater's Guide to Why Good Food Tastes Good, food developer Barb Stuckey demystifies the science of taste by providing an eye-opening look at how individual biology, genetics, and the brain converge to create a personal experience of everything we taste.

Wednesday, May 30, 7:00 P.M.
Louisiana Farm-to-Table Dinner
At Jolie’s Louisiana Bistro, chef Manny Augello pays tribute to Acadiana—the state’s culturally rich Francophone region—with a menu that highlights bold Creole flavors and locally sourced ingredients. Join us to celebrate Augello’s take on Southern farm-to-table cuisine at his Beard House debut.

Thursday, May 31, 7:00 P.M.
Canadian Spring Celebration
For a bright taste of spring from parts north, host chef Roary MacPherson has assembled a talented team of Canadian female chefs to prepare a seasonally driven menu that’s crafted from their own pristine ingredients and artisanal products.

Friday, June 1, 7:00 P.M.
Modern French, Vegas-Style
Although the range of cuisine may vary, discerning Vegas diners are used to one common denominator: pure indulgence. Join these two culinary talents from the venerable André Rochat’s renowned contemporary French eateries as they prepare a thoroughly decadent meal worthy of its Sin City origins.

Saturday, June 2, 7:00 P.M.
Northwest Bounty
As overseer of the numerous dining properties within the Coeur d’Alene, Adam Hegsted has made the resort a must-visit destination in the state of Idaho. This spring the chef will visit the Beard House to prepare his distinctive style of Northwestern cuisine, which will be complemented by an array of outstanding wines.