Here's what's coming up next week at the James Beard House and beyond.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Nestled in the beachside town of Westport, Terrain is a luxury garden center that celebrates nature and all its bounty—including on the menu of its charming cafe. Join us a chef Jes Bengston returns to the Beard House with her plant-based, seasonal fare for a summer exploration the best from southern Connecticut’s land and sea.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
With experience under JBF Award winners Ming Tsai, Barbara Lynch, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten, it’s no surprise that Chris Stam was tapped to helm Daniel Boulud’s New York City hot spot, DB Bistro Moderne. For his Beard House debut, Stam will offer a taste of his New England–influenced French cuisine with a menu celebrating the best of summer’s harvest: the tomato.
Friends of James Beard Benefits: Martha's Vineyard, MA
If you're interested in hosting a benefit or would like to learn more, please contact Michelle Santoro at msantoro@jamesbeard.org or 212.627.1111x552.
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Kwame Onwuachi’s accolades include stints at Eleven Madison Park and Per Se, and an impressive showing on Bravo’s Top Chef. Inspired by his Afro-Caribbean roots, the JBF Boot Camp alum recently opened Kith/Kin in Washington, D.C., where he celebrates the African diaspora through a menu of modern, stylish, and thoroughly unique flavors.
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Celebrate summer draped in proper Southern hospitality when the Savannah-based culinary duo Zach Shultz and Brandon Whitestone decamp to the Beard House. For this special dinner, the talented Cotton & Rye chefs will craft an elegant ode to American cuisine through the lens of longstanding Southern flavors and traditions.