Next Week: Black Truffle Fête + Piedmontese Beef

Here’s what’s coming up at the James Beard House and around the country:

Monday, January 23, 7:00 P.M. 

Black Truffle Fête

Who better to lead a decadent black truffle tour than Top Chef winner Nicholas Elmi, a Le Bec-Fin alum whose modern bistro Laurel draws raves from Philly critics? Put yourself in Elmi’s expert hands for this winter indulgence as he returns to the Beard House.

Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 P.M.

Forged in Friendship

Last winter, Bryan Gregg and Evan Hennessey joined forces for a regional feast covering land and sea at the Beard House. This year, they’ve enlisted a talented troupe of like-minded culinary comrades from up and down the East Coast to present an evening of inventive, locavore-friendly fare.

Thursday, January 26, 6:00 P.M. 

Women in the Kitchen

In support of the James Beard Foundation's work in advancing women in the culinary industry, Tiburon Tavern is proudly hosting Women in the Kitchen: Celebrating the JBF Women Entrepreneur Program. This walk-around tasting features Award-winning women chefs and restaurateurs from across the country. It marks the kick off of JBF's new Women Entrepreneur Leadership Program and Fellowship.

Thursday, January 26, 7:00 P.M.

Piedmontese Beef Dinner

Beef buffs know the appeal of Piedmontese cattle, a breed prized for its lean-yet-supple steaks primed to make waves on dinner tables nationwide. For this exclusive dinner, we’ve assembled a crew of seasoned meat maestros who will bust their chops to whip up a sizzling and satisfying carnivorous feast.

Friday, January 27, 7:00 P.M.

The Butcher, the Baker, and the Chef

A butcher, a baker, and a chef walk into the Beard House kitchen—but this dinner is no joke. Join us as these culinary compatriots demonstrate the exceptional art of whole-animal butchery in a collaborative French–Italian feast celebrating their combined heritages and crafts.

Saturday, January 28, 7:00 P.M.

East Meets East End

Damien O’Donnell earned his chops cooking under JBF Award winner Roy Yamaguchi, who steered his student’s palate toward East Asia. Now at the helm of Hamptons hot spot Harbor Bistro, O’Donnell will highlight his signature style with outstanding Wölffer Estate wines at the Beard House.