JBF Joins Dine Out Irene Fundraiser

by jbfauthor on September 07, 2011

While New York City was largely spared from Hurricane Irene's wrath, upstate New York didn't fare so well, with many of the region's farms getting hammered with extensive flooding and damage to crops. During a recent walk through the Union Square farmers' market, which is only a few blocks away from our publications offices, we noticed that a few regular vendors were absent, and we later learned that they were still recovering from the storm's devastation. To lend these farmers a helping hand, dozens of the city's restaurants are contributing to Dine Out Irene, a fundraiser that will benefit New York-area farms impacted by Irene. Participating eateries will donate up to 10 percent of sales rung up on Sunday, September 25. Diners can see the growing list of restaurants here. The James Beard Foundation will give a percentage of the proceeds

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News Feed: May 6

by jbfauthor on May 06, 2010

Slate introduces a weekly food podcast, The Sporkful. [Slate] Give Sauternes a chance. [WSJ] Ceviche is a fast and refreshing appetizer for summer. [Chicago Tribune] Thanks to pesticides, American farmers now contend with resistant weeds. [Atlantic] Wedding cake alternatives.

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News Feed: March 29

by jbfauthor on March 29, 2010

Independent farmers compete for dwindling slaughterhouse space. [NYT] In a stunning move, Taylor's Automatic Refresher has been renamed. [SF Gate] The best restaurants in São Paulo. [WSJ] A writer complains about the high price of cooking for Passover. [Slate] The green claims that food companies make about their products aren't

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News Feed: January 8

by jbfauthor on January 08, 2010

A Stanford study shows that posted calorie counts are helping people eat better [NYT] Daniel Boulud will get behind the wheel of a food truck in February [Midtown Lunch] An online documentary, Fair Food: Field to Table, highlights the lives of farmworkers [LAT] It's OK to buy cheaper Chianti [Slate]

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