Recipes from the Best of the Best: Larry Forgione's Shortcake
Like the apple pie or malt-shop sundae, the shortcake has a rightful place in the canon of classic American desserts. Fittingly, it's also found among some of James Beard's most legendary recipes. After inheriting it from his mother, Beard later passed his shortcake recipe on to his friend Larry Forgione, the chef at An American Place in New York City. Charmed by the dessert's sublimely tender crumb, Forgione gave it a place on his menu; when Beard dined at the restaurant, he sampled the shortcake and declared, "There is no better dessert." Forgione went on to win the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef Award in 1993, and today the shortcake can be found in St. Louis, on the menu at his second location of An American Place. ... Read more >
On the Menu: October 31 through November 6
Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week:
On the Menu: July 18 through July 24
Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week:
Tuesday, July 20, 6:30 P.M.
Sunset Summer Cruise
Looking for dinner and a view? Guests on this sumptuous sunset cruise will enjoy panoramic vistas of the New York City skyline and an impeccable, regionally inspired menu of canapés prepared by Larry Forgione protégé Philip Campanella while sailing around Manhattan on the magnificent Valiant Yacht.
Tuesday, July 20, 6:30 P.M.
The Farm Stand
The JBF Greens and Food Bank For New York City Young Professionals are joining forces once again for an evening of all things local and sustainable. Guests will sample great food prepared by some of New York City's most talented farm-dedicated chefs and herb
JBF Awards 2010: The Legacy Continues Opening Video
Learn about this year's James Beard Foundation awards theme, The Legacy Continues, from Foundation president Susan Ungaro.Eye Candy: American Icons Gala Auction and Dinner
We're wrapping up the week with another helping of photos from Wednesday's American Icons gala auction and dinner at the Four Seasons Restaurant. Scroll down for shots of the fabulous crowd and stunning space. (For yesterday's batch, click here.)
JBF president Susan Ungaro and Charlie Palmer
pose for a photo during the VIP reception
Guests mingle during the silent auction
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Eye Candy: American Icons Gala Auction and Dinner
Our annual gala auction and dinner was held at the Four Seasons Restaurant last night, and the food, wine, and bidding were as exciting as ever! Scroll down for some of our favorite photos of the event; click here for even more images.
Petrossian American white sturgeon caviar on brioche
The silent auction awaiting bidders in the Four Seasons Restaurant Grill Room
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On the Menu: American Icons Gala Auction and Dinner
More than 35 years after James Beard wrote American Cookery, American chefs have transcended their underdog status. Among those chefs who have achieved celebrity in their own right, some have even become icons. At this year's gala dinner and auction we're celebrating American cuisine and the icons who helped create it. And what better way to do so than a fantastic multi-course menu? Here's a preview of what will grace the tables at Wednesday's sold-out event at the Four Seasons Restaurant:
Reception
JBF Award Winner Fabio Trabocchi, The Four Seasons Restaurant, NYC
Otoro with Fennel Pollen
Kumamoto Oysters with Cauliflower and Lobster Aspic
Parsnip Cappuccino with Périgord Black Truffles
Foie Gras Sandwiches on Pain d'Epice
Nantucket Bay Scallops with Parsley and Piment d'Espelette
Dinner
JBF Award Winner Dan Barber
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