News Feed: September 27

by jbfauthor on September 27, 2010

Summer tomatoes served at a Beard House dinner.

NYC Vendy Awards recap. [SE] The oft-forgotten price of the locavore movement. [WSJ] Lessons learned from a summer on the farm. [Atlantic] Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Taiwanese moon cakes. [ZesterDaily] Remembering classic candy. [Saveur]

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News Feed: September 7

by jbfauthor on September 07, 2010

Maryland's growing wine industry. [NYT] The symbolism of Rosh Hashana foods.... [Chicago Tribune] ...and some High Holiday recipes. [Chow] Make a dinner with figs tonight. [Bon Appétit] Some NYC restaurants lie about letter grades. [Gothamist]

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News Feed: August 30

by jbfauthor on August 30, 2010

Facing the jury on Iron Chef: vegetarian chef Amanda Cohen dishes. [Dirt Candy] A nationwide growth in farmers markets. [CBS] The evolution of kitchen design. [NYT] The golden age of wine bars in New York. [WSJ] Jazzing up your brunch in the city

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News Feed: August 27

by jbfauthor on August 27, 2010

A Chefs & Champagne video from Beyond the Dish. [YouTube] On Katrina's fifth anniversary, a look at how the hurricane changed the food culture of New Orleans. [Times-Picayune] Five ways to love okra. [Smithsonian] Is our food system doomed to fail? [Salon] McDonald's serves up indestructible burgers and fries. [Grub Street NY

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News Feed: August 25

by jbfauthor on August 25, 2010

Bromance in the Beard House kitchen.

NYC fall restaurant preview. [TONY] Ever heard of a micro-winery? [Smithsonian] Rainy days call for baking almond rolls. [SE] Think twice before starting that gluten-free diet to shed pounds. [WSJ] An all-McDonald's diet for ants.

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News Feed: August 11

by jbfauthor on August 11, 2010

Meet the 2010 New York Vendy Award finalists. [HuffPo] Beer gardens are a perfect location for summertime imbibing. [NYT] Try a Meritage blend for a taste of Bordeaux. [Salon] Wine-searcher.com brings transparency to the wine industry. [LAT] Sommelier Belinda Chang shares secrets to unlocking restaurant

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On the Menu: August 1 through August 7

by jbfauthor on July 30, 2010

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week: Monday, August 2, 6:00 P.M. Enlightened Eaters: A Workshop Our series on cooking seasonally continues when Top Chef contestant and natural foods chef Andrea Beaman returns to teach guests how to prepare delicious summer dishes with just-picked ingredients from local markets. Participants will learn how to maximize the health benefits of locally sourced food by cooking meals packed with nutrients as well as flavor. Tuesday, August 3, 7:00 P.M. Modern Asian When former Buddakan NYC chef Michael Schulson opens a new restaurant, Asian food lovers sit up and take notice. Schulson, as per Frank Bruni, “breathes intelligence and creativity” into his

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News Feed: July 20

by jbfauthor on July 20, 2010

The scoop on the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market in San Francisco. [SE] Raw milk may taste great, but it can still make you sick. [Slate] Could you be using liquid nitrogen in your home kitchen soon? [Salon] The beloved cheese dip of Arkansas. [Epi-log]

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News Feed: July 16

by jbfauthor on July 16, 2010

Are jellyfish the next delicacy from the ocean’s depths? [Smithsonian] Vegetables gain traction in the world’s best kitchens. [WSJ] The up-and-coming wines of Texas. [Wine Enthusiast] Just in time for Friday: a list of NYC’s best fries. [NYP] Make your own ice cream—without

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