News Feed: August 3

by jbfauthor on August 03, 2010

Ditch the Gatorade for coconut water. [Mother Jones] The First Lady’s take on the Child Nutrition Bill. [WP] America’s love affair with food fads. [Salon] Meat: brain food for early man? [NPR] Another option for summer quaffing: pear cider. [

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On the Menu: June 20 through June 26

by jbfauthor on June 18, 2010

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

Monday, June 21, 7:00 P.M. Savoy 20th Anniversary and Reunion It’s hard to believe it was 20 years ago that Peter Hoffman opened Savoy in the heart of NYC’s Soho. At the time, the chef’s passion for seasonal, local cuisine was seen as eccentric; in hindsight it’s clear that Hoffman helped spark a gastronomic movement that has fundamentally changed the way America cooks. Celebrate this anniversary with a stellar cast of chefs and alumni. Tuesday, June 22, 6:30 P.M. Greens: Bowling Night The James Beard Foundation Greens are hitting the lanes. Join us for a night of bowling, good food, and fun times at Brooklyn Bowl, the hot new bowling

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On the Menu: May 9 through May 15

by jbfauthor on May 07, 2010

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week: Monday, May 10, 7:00 P.M. Malaysian Kitchen We’re honored to be hosting the closing dinner of NYC’s Luckyrice Festival, a celebration of the depth and breadth of Asian cuisine. We’ll be joined by Malaysian-inspired chef Zak Pelaccio and Malaysian-born Simpson Wong for a meal filled with the rich flavors of this multicultural cuisine. Tuesday, May 11, 6:00 P.M. The Great South African Wine Show Join us at the breathtaking Tribeca Rooftop for the largest tasting of South African wines in United States history. At this walk-around event you will be able to taste over 400 wines from over

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News Feed: April 1

by jbfauthor on April 01, 2010

In case you hadn't noticed, macarons are really trendy right now. [LAT] Attention Chicagoans: consider these restaurants for Easter brunch. [Chicago Tribune] A look a Le Fooding, the Parisian festival that claims to represent a new generation of French cuisine. [New Yorker] The Chow editors are having a good laugh today. [Chow]

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