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Video: Peter Chang Cooks at the James Beard House

by JBF Editors on February 02, 2012

For years, in-the-know food lovers have been in hot pursuit of Peter Chang, the exceptionally talented Chinese chef who famously flits among restaurants. (Calvin Trillin reported on the elusive Chang for a New Yorker profile, which you can read here—subscription required.) At Monday night's Beard House dinner, lucky guests got to taste Chang's renowned Sichuan cuisine at a special celebration of the Chinese New Year. Below is a short video from the event:

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News Feed: January 30, 2012

by jbfauthor on January 30, 2012

From cellphone bans to restaurant-supplied chargers: a discussion of 21st-century dining etiquette. [LAT] The demand for sweet Moscato grows. [NPR] The always-on-the-go Eric Ripert shares his favorite airport restaurants. [WSJ]

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Recipe Roundup: Chinese New Year Celebration

by JBF Editors on January 19, 2012

Jasmine Tea Sorbet


Ring in the Year of the Dragon next week with this festive Chinese feast. Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls Chef Lon Symensma, formerly of NYC's Buddakan, serves these spring rolls with zesty Chinese mustard. Home-Style Oxtail Stew Chinese comfort food from chef Lawrence Chu. Pair the tender, braised meat with plenty of rice or noodles. Chinese Grocery Roast Pork Serve this succulent roast pork over stir-fried cabbage. Jasmine Tea Sorbet Though not a traditional Chinese dessert, this fragrant jasmine sorbet is the

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News Feed: January 10, 2012

by jbfauthor on January 10, 2012

cavaFood and Wine launches its Chefs Make Change campaign. [F&W] The intricate geometry of pasta shapes. [NYT] Onigiri-sculpting contest yields cute rice-based figurines. [LAT] Don't have buttermilk on hand? Here's how you can make your own. [LAT

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On the Menu: February 20 through February 26

by jbfauthor on February 18, 2011

On the Menu Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House next week: Wednesday, February 23, 12:00 P.M. Beard on Books Ten years ago, former New York Times Magazine writer Molly O’Neill embarked on a cross-country journey to investigate the so-called “end of American cooking.” Instead she found scores of Americans making daily tributes to their cultural and filial histories through food. Ten years, 300,000 miles, and 5,000 interviews later, O’Neill has compiled the recipes she gathered from across the nation in One Big Table: A Portrait of American Cooking.  Part cookbook, part historical record, One Big Table chronicles not just what we eat, but why—from foraged dandelion and spring garlic salad to pueblo tamales and Rice Krispies treats. Wednesday, February 23, 7:00 P.M.

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News Feed: February 4, 2011

by jbfauthor on February 04, 2011

risottoNacho recipes for the big game. [Chow] 2009 is a strong vintage for Burgundy. [WSJ] Cupcakes get savory, starting with lasagna. [WSJ] How will Santa Monica's ban on plastic bags affect farmers' markets? [LAT] Foreign brewers look to America for inspiration. [LAT]

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On the Menu: Asian Street Food Extravaganza

by jbfauthor on February 02, 2011

Brad Farmerie Brad Farmerie has been wowing us for years, from his innovative antipodal cuisine at Public to his recent victory at New York City's Cochon 555. For tomorrow's Beard House dinner, he and his Double Crown team will celebrate the Chinese New Year with a feast of reimagined and refined Asian street food. Check out the menu below (and view the official event page here): Hors d’Oeuvre Abundance > Prawn Toasts with Chile Sambal Fortune > Quail San Choi Bao Luck > Mandarin Oranges with Minced Pork and Prawn Paste Wealth > Slow-Braised Duck Spring Rolls with Double Crown XO Sauce Pairings: Clover Hill Brut 2003; Plymouth Gin and Seasonal Jam Cocktails Dinner For the Table > Sichuan-Pickled Cucumbers and Black Shiitakes; Coconut Brioche with Black Sesame Seeds; Chile–Scallion Buns; and Soy–Mushroom Butter

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On the Menu: January 30 through February 5

by jbfauthor on January 28, 2011

Walking up the Beard House back stairs Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week: Sunday, January 30, 12:00 P.M. Winter Harvest Brunch A standard-bearer for elevated comfort food, Buttermilk Channel has earned raves from critics and a local following devoted to the restaurant’s seasonal home-style cooking. Come see what all the fuss is about when chef Ryan Angulo brings his wildly popular brunch to the Beard House. Sunday, January 30, 12:00 P.M. Friends of James Beard Benefit: Tustin, CA Longtime Beard Foundation supporter Zov Karamardian will be joined by Food Network stars Michael Symon and Anne Burrell for this fantastic weekend benefit, which includes an extravagant dinner and exciting cooking demonstrations. Tuesday, February 1, 7:00 P.M

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News Feed: February 11

by jbfauthor on February 11, 2010

The Hungry Filmmakers series will screen excerpts from five food-conscious films on February 23. [Hungry Filmmakers] The Momofuku crack pie wins over a former sweets snubber. [LAT] Corby Kummer is pleasantly surprised by the produce at Walmart. [Atlantic] Chinese New Year goes chic: how upscale restaurants celebrate the holiday. [WSJ] Could the iPad kill cookbooks? [Grub Street Chicago] Plan the perfect Valentine's Day with this guide from Bon Appétit. [Bon Appétit]

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News Feed: February 4

by jbfauthor on February 04, 2010

Here are five creative way to cook with beer. [Hungry Beast] Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year will fall on the same day this year. Celebrate with dumplings. [CHOW] A guide to the various contraptions used to brew coffee. [Bon Appétit] These books are necessary reading for cooks. [Atlantic] The latest generation of vending machines features touch screen technology. [WP]

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