On the Menu: Richard Blais

by jbfauthor on December 08, 2010

Fans of Top Chef know Richard Blais for his hyper-modern technique and creative reinventing of classic cuisine. For tonight's unique event, the superstar chef will stay true to form, serving a menu of elegant dishes inspired by the haute hamburgers offered at his renowned Flip Burger Boutique. Here's the menu: Hors d’Oeuvre Scotch Eggs with Chorizo and Pimentón Spanish Mackerel Tartare with Passion Fruit Thai-bouleh Swedish Meatballs Chaud-Froid Pairing: Champagne Henriot Brut Souverain Dinner An Egg with Breakfast Flavors Pairing: Trimbach Cuvée Frédéric Émile Riesling 2004 Spanish Mackerel Crudo with Fried Chicken and Sesame Seed Ice Cream Pairing: Hubert Lamy Les Tremblots Puligny-Montrachet 2007 Border Spring Farms Lamb with Aromatic Yogurt and Kaffir Lime Pairing:

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On the Menu: October 3 through October 9

by jbfauthor on October 01, 2010

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week: Monday, October 4, 7:00 P.M. Bay Area Asian All-Stars The San Francisco Bay Area has long been home to some of the best Asian cuisine in the country. These days, much of the credit is due to the cooking of this esteemed group of chefs, who will be joining us at the Beard House for an extraordinary showcase dinner. Tuesday, October 5, 7:00 P.M. Hawaiian Surf and Turf In the not-always-temperate climes of the Windy City, the Hawaiian-inspired cuisine at Sola is a welcome oasis. Run by California native and self-proclaimed “surfer girl” Carol Wallack along with chef de cuisine Aleksiy Shalev, the critically lauded Sola features Pacific Rim

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