Sustainability Matters: May 10, 2013

by Ashley Kosiak on May 10, 2013

U.S. fast food chains fail at creating healthier menu items. [The Guardian]

Florida citrus groves are blighted by incurable bacterial disease. [NYT]

Ground turkey shows signs of harboring drug-resistant bacteria. [Consumer Reports]

Is it unethical for McDonald’s to target ads at chronically sick kids? [Prevention]

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On the Menu: Week of May 12

by JBF Editors on May 10, 2013

Here's what's on deck at the James Beard House:

Monday, May 13, 7:00 P.M.

Cocktail Tribute Dinner

On this day over two centuries ago, the first definition of “cocktail” appeared in print. Now that’s something we can drink to! Join our guest of honor, master mixologist Dale DeGroff, for this tribute to cocktails paired with delicious creations from chef Michael Lomonaco and his team from Center Bar at the Time Warner Center.

Tuesday, May 14, 7:00 P.M.

Feast of the Frankies

It was almost a decade ago that “the Franks,” Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, opened the charming Frankies 457 Spuntino on a sleepy Brooklyn block. They now preside over a collection of restaurants that includes Frankies 570 in the West Vill... Read more >

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Daily Digest: May 9, 2013

by JBF Editors on May 09, 2013

Meet the porron, the communal drinking vessel of Spain. [WP]

Chicago may increase its number of dedicated food truck spaces. [Chicago Tribune]

Bee deaths near a crisis point for American crops. [NPR]

Alabama will be the last state to legalize home brewing. [NPR]

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JBF Trip Planner: Philadelphia

by Anya Hoffman on May 08, 2013

If you’re anything like us, the first thing you do when planning a trip—perhaps even before booking a plane ticket—is figure out where you’re going to eat while you’re there. Museums, sightseeing, and shopping are all well and good, but food is often the main attraction. To make trip planning a little easier, we’re compiling lists of our can’t-miss pit stops in some of our favorite places. JBF Award winners, hole-in-the-wall favorites, America’s Classics, and one-hit wonders—we’ll give you a quick rundown of our absolute must-eats in each featured location.

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We love a cheesesteak as much as the next guy, but there's so much more to the food scene in Philly. Here are a few of our favorite places to eat in the City of Brotherly Love:

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