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On the Menu: Bryan Voltaggio

by jbfauthor on April 12, 2011

Bryan Voltaggio Since making it to the finale on Top Chef, Bryan Voltaggio has been on fire, earning a 2010 JBF Best Chef nomination and the widespread praise of critics and diners. At tonight's Beard House dinner, chef Voltaggio will treat guests to a taste of his electrifying, modern cuisine. The event is booked solid, so we're left to only imagine what it will be like to feast on his menu, which is listed below: Hors d’Oeuvre Celeriac Macarons with Foie Gras and Cara Cara Orange Lobster Crackers with California Estate Osetra Caviar, Chives, and Crème Fraîche Chips and Dip > Ibérico Lomo and Barbecue Potato Chip Edible Mojitos with Sea Foam Crispy Hay–Smoked Oysters with Ramps Pairing: Champagne Gardet Chigny-Les-Roses Brut Reserve NV Dinner Spring Garden > Beets with Timothy Hay–Smoked Carrots, Radishes, Soil, Fiddleheads, and Sheep’s

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On the Menu: Spring Teatime Lunch

by jbfauthor on April 07, 2011

Erica Leahy and Andrea LekbergErica Leahy and Andrea Lekberg

Looking for some Sunday-afternoon plans? Savor a sophisticated high tea–inspired luncheon prepared by the talented team behind the Artist Baker, a highly acclaimed boutique bakery. Pastry chefs Andrea Lekberg and Erica Leahy, both alums of prestigious eateries such as Craft, db Bistro Moderne, Sweet Melissa’s Patisserie, and Pichet Ong’s Batch, have designed an impeccably seasonal menu for this Sunday's Beard House lunch. Have a look at the menu below (you'll find a recipe!) and then click here to make your reservation.

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Recipes: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

by jbfauthor on March 14, 2011

guinness Skip the green beer this St. Patrick's Day and prepare this homey yet sophisticated menu of Irish-inspired dishes instead. Irish Potato Soup with Cheese and Red Ale Top this comforting soup with crisp, crumbled bacon. If you can't find Kerrygold Dubliner cheese, substitute a sharp aged cheddar. Corned Beef with Parsley Sauce Evoke the Emerald Isle with this classic corned beef recipe from food writer Colman Andrews—made with nary a drop of food coloring. Irish Soda Bread A traditional Irish meal would not be complete without this staple of the country's cuisine. Irish soda bread can be made with all-

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Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market Menu

by jbfauthor on March 03, 2011

Sunday Supper We've already revealed who will cook at Sunday Supper at Chelsea Market; now we're thrilled to share the marvelous menu. Check it out below! (Note: Sunday Supper is sold out, but you can call the JBF reservations department at 212.627.2308 to get a spot on the wait list. Pricing info can be found here.) Reception Butternut Squash Samosas Duck Empanadas with Spring Onion Salsa Verde Mini Chicken Bahn Mi Sandwiches Local Vegetable Soup Assorted Maki and Sushi Dinner Roasted Hawaiian Hearts of Palm Salad with Blood Oranges, Grilled Shiitakes, and Brown Butter–Verjus Vinaigrette

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On the Menu: Valentine's Tea

by jbfauthor on February 08, 2011

Valentine's Day candies Treat your valentine to a romantic afternoon tea prepared by an all-star group of New York chefs. (See the full lineup here.) The incredible talents collaborating on this feast will tempt diners with a decadent selection of delicate savories and tempting sweets. Check out the menu below, then click here to secure your spot. Sweets Plain and Chocolate–Sweet Herb Scones with Kumquat Marmalade Irish Tea Brack Petits Fours Glacés Lemon–Lavender Jewels Miniature Mallomars (Get the recipe!) Dark Chocolate–Dipped Cinnamon Meringues Pear–

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On the Menu: Valentine's Tea

by jbfauthor on February 08, 2011

Valentine's Day candies Treat your valentine to a romantic afternoon tea prepared by an all-star group of New York chefs. (See the full lineup here.) The incredible talents collaborating on this feast will tempt diners with a decadent selection of delicate savories and tempting sweets. Check out the menu below, then click here to secure your spot. Sweets Plain and Chocolate–Sweet Herb Scones with Kumquat Marmalade Irish Tea Brack Petits Fours Glacés Lemon–Lavender Jewels Miniature Mallomars (Get the recipe!) Dark Chocolate–Dipped Cinnamon Meringues Pear–

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On the Menu: Michael Chiarello

by jbfauthor on December 13, 2010

Michael Chiarello Many vintages ago at Tra Vigne, Top Chef Masters finalist Michael Chiarello’s local, Italian-inspired cooking helped define Napa Valley’s wine-friendly cuisine. Now at Bottega on his own vineyard, he and chef de cuisine Nick Ritchie continue to craft a personal, Mediterranean-based cuisine. Here's what he'll be serving at the Beard House this Wednesday: Hors d’Oeuvre Pesto and Burrata Arancini Grilled Lamb Spiedini with Coal-Roasted Vegetable Purée and Pine Nut Agrodolce Ancient Grain Polenta with Wild Mushrooms and Balsamic–Game Sauce Pairing: Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 2006 Dinner Angry Ahi Tuna Crudo with Crispy Basil, Garlic, Serrano Chilies, and Orange Pairing: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs NV Roasted Butternut Squash with Porcini, Caramelized Shallots, Burrata, and Balsamic Caviar Pairing: Chiarello Family Vineyards

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On the Menu: Richard Blais

by jbfauthor on December 08, 2010

Richard Blais 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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News Feed: November 29

by jbfauthor on November 29, 2010

Dessert served at a recent Beard House dinner.A gift for the eco-conscious foodie: the Clean Plates guide. [Clean Plates] Senate to (finally) vote on the Food Safety Bill. [SF Gate] These San Francisco bars now boast liquor on tap. [SF Gate] Boutique dairies spring up throughout New York state. [WSJ] Some of the best Mexican restaurants in NYC... [VV]

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On the Menu: Midwest Bounty

by jbfauthor on November 22, 2010

Jonathon Sawyer As the first certified green restaurant in Ohio, the Greenhouse Tavern scores big with environmentalists, but it’s chef Jonathon Sawyer’s “smart, simple dishes that keep food lovers coming back,” according to Bon Appétit. Sawyer, a 2010 Food & Wine Best New Chef and JBF Award semifinalist, is a foraging enthusiast with a passion for Buckeye State ingredients. He's also preparing dinner at the Beard House tomorrow (you can reserve a seat here); take a look at the menu: Hors d’Oeuvre Walleyed Quenelles with Tomato Coulis, Tomato Butter, and Parmesan Foie Gras–Steamed Clams with Red Onion Brûlée, Late Harvest Viognier Vinegar, and Grilled Bread Dry-Aged Beef Tartare with Mustard Sabayon and Onions Black Walnut Soup en Croûte with Country Ham, Sage, and Wood-Ear

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