On the Menu: June 14 to June 20

by jbfauthor on June 12, 2009

Here’s what happening at the Beard House next week: Monday, June 15, 7:00 p.m. New England Summer Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier, Arrows and MC Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME / Jim Gallagher, Summer Winter at Boston Marriott Burlington, Burlington, MA / Ian Miller, MC Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME / Justin Walker, Arrows, Ogunquit, ME Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 p.m. Kansas City Steak Feast Charles d’Ablaing, Webster House, Kansas City, MO Wednesday, June 17, 7:00 p.m. Cucina Moderna Enzo Fargione, Teatro Goldoni, Washington, D.C. For details and reservations, visit

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The Bookshelf: Tyler Colman

by jbfauthor on June 11, 2009

Tyler Colman doesn’t want you to stress out about wine pairings. Of course the food matters, but for Colman it is equally important to take into account your mood, the location, and the atmosphere of a situation. At Beard on Books yesterday, Dr. Vino had his audience discuss what kind of wines they prefer in various settings. Robust reds are perfect for an evening by the fire in December, while an afternoon in your beach cabana might call for a crisp and clean rosé. Let your instincts and cravings in each instance help guide you to the perfect pairing. In his latest book, A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to Sip for Each Season, Colman urges readers to “drink different” and to get out of their wine ruts—stop by your local wine shop and try something new. It’s a great time for wine, with many interesting bottles out there for very reasonable prices. Colman's book is also

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Q & A: Rick Bayless

by jbfauthor on June 10, 2009

Tonight we'll be tuning in to the premiere of Bravo's Top Chef Masters to root for all the contestants who are JBF Award winners or nominees. Among them is Rick Bayless, whose restaurant, Frontera Grill, won the medal for Outstanding Restaurant in 2007. He's competing for his charity, Frontera Farmer Foundation, which supports small Midwestern farms that practice sustainability. We caught up with the Chicago-based chef at last year's JBF Awards gala, when the event's theme was "Artisanal America."

James Beard Foundation: What would you eat for your last meal on earth? Rick Bayless: Something in a tortilla for sure. JBF: What’s your earliest food memory? RB: Peeling peaches with my grandmother. JBF: What’s your favorite regional ingredient? RB... Read more >

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The Bookshelf: A Year of Wine

by jbfauthor on June 09, 2009

Author of the highly praised Dr. Vino blog, Tyler Colman brings a budget-conscious and highly seasonal approach to wine that guarantees greater enjoyment. In anticipation of Colman’s appearance at tomorrow’s Beard on Books, we asked the wine expert and author of A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to Sip for Each Season for his top summer wine picks. La Spinetta, Moscato d'Asti (about $15) This is probably the ultimate wine for sipping poolside with a light fizz, peachy aromas, and five percent alcohol. Because it is slightly sweet, it's also a perfect wine for newbies. Wild Rock, Sauvignon Blanc 2008 (about $15) This kiwi Sauvignon Blanc has the customary refreshing acidity but adds an aromatic lift from a dash of riesling and viognier. Pair with lunch on the

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