News Feed: June 28, 2011

by jbfauthor on June 28, 2011

Serious Eats goes to France. [SE] Singing the praises of nachos. [Gilt Taste] A map that traces the travels of tomatoes, coffee, and pepper. [NPR]

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On the Menu: April 18 through April 24

by jbfauthor on April 16, 2010

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House next week: Monday, April 19, 7:00 P.M. Garden State Bounty For his second trip from the Liberty House to the Beard House, chef Philip Campanella is joining forces with chef and seasonal-dining advocate Jerry Villa to cook up a dinner that showcases local bounty from the fertile fields of the Garden State. Tuesday, April 20, 7:00 P.M. Best of San Francisco Gregory Short served as Thomas Keller’s sous-chef at the French Laundry before working throughout France in restaurants like Taillevent. Now at Masa’s, he is joined by pastry chef John McKee and master sommelier Alan Murray in

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News Feed: March 1

by jbfauthor on March 01, 2010

A new fungus called Ug99 could threaten the planet's wheat crop. [Wired] The number of bistros in France has rapidly dwindled since the 1960s. What can be done to save the remaining ones? [The Guardian] The Easy-Bake Oven, which recently turned 50, is still adored by budding chefs. [Salon] The best New York restaurants for satisfying late-night hunger pangs. [NYP] Celebrate the Oscars with some throwback Hollywood snacks. [Chow]

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