News Feed: June 15, 2011

by jbfauthor on June 15, 2011

An outcry against industrial tomatoes. [Gilt Taste] Frank Bruni behind the counter, using chef cookbooks. [Food & Wine] Seasonal produce—in map form. [Epicurious] David Lebovitz documents his goofiest French supermarket finds. [David Lebovitz]

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On the Menu: August 15 through August 21

by jbfauthor on August 13, 2010

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week: Monday, August 16, 7:00 P.M. American Artisan Dinner At their beloved cheese shop and bistro in Providence, Matt and Kate Jennings serve diligently sourced, honest, handmade food inspired by the seasons and their New England setting. The talented chefs conceived this exquisite dinner as an ode to American artisanal dairy products, which will be featured in each course. Tuesday, August 17, 7:00 P.M. Italian Gem Though some New Yorkers have a policy against eating anywhere north of 23rd Street, the Upper East Side’s Spigolo, which received two stars from Times critic Frank Bruni, has convinced many a

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News Feed: July 27

by jbfauthor on July 27, 2010

Grub Street's lowdown on Chefs & Champagne. [Grub Street NY] Food deserts are a growing problem in both rural and urban areas. [Fox News] The overfishing of our oceans. [New Yorker] Pouilly-Fuissé may be making a comeback. [WSJ]

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On the Menu: March 7 through March 13

by jbfauthor on March 05, 2010

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week: Monday, March 8, 7:00 P.M. The Art of Craft Though he became a household name as a Top Chef judge, Tom Colicchio has long been a celebrity in foodie circles. The winner of four JBF Awards, Colicchio began his culinary ascent at Gramercy Tavern and has since made an indelible mark on the industry with his empire of Craft restaurants. For this special dinner, he and the chefs of his NYC restaurants will create a menu of their signature straightforward yet nuanced cuisine. Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 P.M. Top Chef Sibling Rivalry Superstar siblings Bryan Voltaggio and Michael Voltaggio kept Top Chef viewers riveted last season with their cutthroat kitchen rivalry. At this exciting event, Bryan

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