On the Menu: Week of August 12

by JBF Editors on August 10, 2012

 

Here's what's on the deck at the Beard House and beyond:

 

Sunday, August 12, 5:30 P.M.

Friends of James Beard Benefit: Honolulu

In honor of Julia Child’s 100th birthday, the team at Honolulu’s Kahala Hotel & Resort will join forces with talented local chefs to prepare an elaborate French feast. Join JBF’s own Mitchell Davis at this benefit to revel in the stunning locale and properly fête the venerable culinary icon.

 

Monday, August 13, 7:00 P.M.

Sustainable and Artisanal

Experience seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine at its best when chef de cuisine Jon Vaast of Dressing Room joins us at the Beard House. Overseen by JBF Award winner and sustainable foods advocate Michel Nischan, the pioneering restaurant prides itself on its impeccably crafted, ingredient-driven menu.... Read more >

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On the Menu: October 9 through October 14

by jbfauthor on October 07, 2011

Along with our usual sumptuous fare, we've got some excellent wines on the menu next week. Sunday, October 9, 7:00 P.M. Miami Beach: Friends of James Beard Benefit With its bold cuisine, slick design, and discerning clientele, Red the Steakhouse is the place in Miami Beach to see, be seen, and be well fed. Join us at this Friends of James Beard Benefit for an outstanding menu prepared by chef Peter Vauthy and acclaimed local chefs. Tuesday, October 11, 6:30 P.M. Beard on Wine; The Belinda Chang Sessions Spend a fun, informative, and indulgent hour with sommelier Belinda Chang, who will guide us through a variety of exciting wine topics and tastings of unique bottles. Classes are one hour long and each features a tasting and discussion of six special wines. Wednesday, October

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On the Menu: October 31 through November 6

by jbfauthor on October 29, 2010

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week:

Sunday, October 31, 5:00 P.M. Friends of James Beard Benefit: Sunday Supper South This fall our perennially popular Sunday Supper benefit is heading south to Atlanta’s trendy Westside neighborhood. Hosted by JBF Award winners Anne Quatrano and Clifford Harrison, who will be joined by their talented team, this family-style feast will be prepared by a group of the region’s best and brightest chefs. Monday, November 1, 10:00 A.M. Chefs and Artisans Darryl Estrine’s photographs are iconic, bold, and aggressive. His Chefs and Artisans show reflects the strong bond between the art of chefs and the craft of their

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Eye Candy: Cheese Illustrated

by jbfauthor on March 30, 2010

We adored these cheese sketches (complete with accoutrements) that graced the cheese platters at Chelsea Market Sunday Supper. Diners referred to the illustrations to identify the various farmstead cheeses that were served during the meal. (JBF Award winner Anne Quatrano prepared the accompaniments.) The folks at Metromix have put together a gorgeous slideshow of the event, which you can see here.

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