On the Menu: Week of September 16

by JBF Editors on September 14, 2012

Here's what's on next week's Beard House calendar:

Tuesday, September 18, 6:00 P.M.

Women in Culinary Leadership Dinner

The James Beard Foundation and Vermilion will host a thought-provoking panel discussion and five-course Indian-Latin fusion dinner to create awareness of the rarity of women in leadership roles in the culinary industry. In addition, Vermilion founder Rohini Dey will announce the launch of the James Beard Foundation/Vermilion Women in Culinary Leadership Scholarship, as well as the ongoing Chefs for Women program at Vermilion. (Note: this event will take place at Vermilion restaurant in New York City.)

Tuesday, September 18, 7:00 P.M.

Julia Child Centennial Celebration

Few have truly... Read more >

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On the Menu: Week of August 19

by JBF Editors on August 17, 2012

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:

Tuesday, August 21, 7:00 P.M.

Mid-Atlantic Summer

Philadelphia has always received its share of foodie love, but in the nearby town of Ambler, Le Bec-Fin alum Jeffrey Power is generating buzz with his menu of seasonal, locally grown ingredients, many of which are grown in the restaurant’s own organic garden.

Wednesday, August 22, 7:00 P.M.

Modern Twist on Maine Flavors

With a name inspired by the Greek word for "idyllic place," Acadia is indeed a welcome respite for sophisticated diner. The high-end restaurant's stunning menu is overseen by chef Ryan McCaskey, an alum of esteemed kitchens like Courtright's and Rushmore. "At Acadia, however," writes Chicago Tribune critic Phil Vettel, "McCaskey is... Read more >

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On the Menu: Week of August 5

by JBF Editors on August 03, 2012

Here's what's coming up at the Beard House:

Monday, August 6, 7:00 P.M.

Best of D.C.

Our nation’s capital is more than just a humming center of government: it’s also a hotbed of outstanding and diverse cuisine, as proven by this talented group of chefs and mixologists who have earned nominations for one of the city’s most coveted dining awards, the RAMMY.

Tuesday, August 7, 7:00 P.M.

Taste of Kentucky, Sweet and Savory

Esteemed Louisville chef S. Dean Corbett—along with his talented chefs de cuisine Sarah Leopold and Travis Rockwell (who are engaged to be married)—is coming to the Beard House to give us a taste of his hometown. The trio will be serving an exceptional modern American menu highlighting native Kentucky ingredients.... Read more >

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On the Menu: Week of July 22

by JBF Editors on July 20, 2012

Here's what's happening at the Beard House next week:

Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 P.M.
Modern Italian
Touted as a “chef to watch” by Esquire, Enzo Fargione has garnered widespread acclaim for his modern Italian cuisine. At Elisir, his latest venture, the Turin-born chef lives up to his hands-on reputation with an observation deck and a live video feed of his masterful work in the kitchen.

Wednesday, July 25, 7:00 P.M.
Jody Adams’s Waterfront Gem
When James Beard Award winner Jody Adams tapped protégé Andrew Hebert to lead the kitchen of TRADE, her new restaurant in a revitalized waterfront neighborhood, he quickly proved to be the man for the job, dazzling diners with his mastery of bold, global flavors.

Thursday, July 26, 7... Read more >

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