Here’s what’s coming up at the James Beard House and around the country:
Tuesday, August 2, 7:00 P.M.
Seaside Rhode Island may be the smallest of the 50 states, but it boasts an ever-growing food scene that’s garnering national attention and praise. We’ve tapped the Ocean State’s, most buzzed-about chefs to showcase the local farms and purveyors that define its unique culinary identity.
Wednesday, August 3, 12:00 P.M.
Cooking Chinese food at home can seem daunting, but thanks to the meticulous instruction of Kian Lam Kho’s new tome Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees: Essential Techniques of Authentic Chinese Cooking, stir-fry standbys and wok-wonders become part of a home cook’s everyday repertoire. Featuring step-by-step images that walk readers through recipes like Spicy Lotus Root Salad and General Tso’s Chicken, Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees will have you trading your takeout menu for a night at the stove.
Thursday, August 4, 7:00 P.M.
Peruse any list of top Midwestern eateries and you’re sure to encounter Team Sawyer, the perennially popular restaurant group that earned Jonathon Sawyer the 2015 Beard Award for Best Chef: Great Lakes. Join us as Sawyer highlights his newest venture, Trentina, which reimagines Northern Italian fare through the lens of local agriculture.
