News Feed: January 20, 2011

by jbfauthor on January 20, 2011

Wal-Mart announces five-year plan to promote healthy foods. [NYT] An all-American menu for Hu-Jintao at the White House. [HuffPo] Dine-and-ditch crime wave strikes London's fine-dining scene. [Independent] Rising global food prices add stress to restaurants. [WSJ] Fed up with the umami trend? Josh Ozerky is

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News Feed: September 30

by jbfauthor on September 30, 2010

How to find great coffee while you’re on the go. [SE] The right time to get rid of a cookbook. [Epilog] Chefs’ tips on making the most of scraps. [Seattle Times] For a more interactive dinner gathering, try a stylish crush party. [F&W] London's must-have food experiences. [Guardian]

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On the Menu: August 15 through August 21

by jbfauthor on August 13, 2010

Here’s what’s happening at the Beard House and around the country next week: Monday, August 16, 7:00 P.M. American Artisan Dinner At their beloved cheese shop and bistro in Providence, Matt and Kate Jennings serve diligently sourced, honest, handmade food inspired by the seasons and their New England setting. The talented chefs conceived this exquisite dinner as an ode to American artisanal dairy products, which will be featured in each course. Tuesday, August 17, 7:00 P.M. Italian Gem Though some New Yorkers have a policy against eating anywhere north of 23rd Street, the Upper East Side’s Spigolo, which received two stars from Times critic Frank Bruni, has convinced many a

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News Feed: July 9

by jbfauthor on July 09, 2010

The ugly outside of a geoduck hides its delicious taste. [foodcurated] A guide to picking that perfect watermelon. [Salon] Your new secret weapon in the kitchen: niter kibbeh, Ethiopian clarified butter. [SE] The double standards of locavore restaurants. [Daily Beast]

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