On the Menu: Week of September 23

by JBF Editors on September 21, 2012

Here's what's on the JBF calendar next week:

Sunday, September 23, 12:00 noon

Let's Do Brunch!

Philadelphia diners flock to husband-and-wife duo Andrew and Kristin Wood’s Russet for their elegant, ingredient-focused fare—and on weekends, it’s tough to snag a seat for their deliciously rustic brunch. Set in a historic Rittenhouse Square townhouse, the intimate eatery offers a daily-changing menu of Italian- and French-inspired cuisine.

Monday, September 24, 7:00 P.M.

Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner: Philadelphia

Join host chef Jon Cichon and some of his esteemed colleagues at the renowned Philadelphia eatery Lacroix at the Rittenhouse for a very special Friends of James Beard Benefit dinner. To celebrate ten years of culinary mastery at Lacroix, the talented team of chefs will prepare a lavish ten-course feast with exquisite wine pairings.

Monday, September 24, 7:00 P.M.

From the Urban Garden

With a state-of-the-art aeroponic rooftop garden, chef and sustainability advocate John Mooney supplies his chic West Village eatery, Bell Book & Candle, with produce virtually year-round. Join us for a celebration of glorious end-of-summer bounty when the renowned urban gardener returns to the Beard House.

Thursday, September 27, 7:00 P.M.

Beaver Creek Luxury

It’s not hard to see why Beaver Creek’s Grouse Mountain Grill is consistently rated one of Colorado’s top restaurants—it’s got a spectacular setting, an award-winning wine list, and, most important, an ambitious CIA-trained chef whose luxurious menu highlights the abundant local bounty.

Friday, September 28, 7:00 P.M.

Crazy Good Italian

After Top Chef made him a household name, Mike Isabella took the capital by storm with his bold and inspired approach to Italian and Mexican cuisines. This white-hot talent’s return to the Beard House coincides with the release of his first cookbook, Crazy Good Italian.

Saturday, September 29, 7:00 P.M.

The Art of Smoke