Here’s a taste of what’s on tap today at JBF.
Beard on Books, 12:00 P.M.
Helene An and Jacqueline An, An: To Eat – Recipes and Stories from a Vietnamese Family Kitchen
Few successful restaurant groups have as complex and intriguing of a backstory as the House of An does. Now the matriarch of the restaurant empire, Helene An’s life took her from the luxurious highs of French Colonial Vietnam to the lows of life as a refugee, a journey explored by her daughter Jacqueline in their new cookbook, An: To Eat. Featuring one hundred recipes highlighting the signature Vietnamese–Californian cuisine that has made the restaurant group the talk of the town, An: To Eat offers readers a taste of home cooking informed by multi-generational family history.
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Celebrity Chef Tour / Denver, 6:30 P.M.
Host Chef Gene Tang / Jeff Cleary, Grateful Bread, Denver / Stephen Fried, Gullo Specialty Foods, Hicksville, NY / Laurent Mechin, St Julien Hotel & Spa, Boulder, CO / Mark Monette, Flagstaff House, Boulder, CO / Kevin Nashan, The Peacemaker and Sidney Street Cafe, St. Louis / Martin Rios, Restaurant Martín, Santa Fe / JBF Award–Winning Pastry Chef Mindy Segal, Mindy’s HotChocolate, Chicago
Celebrity Chef Tour, our national dinner series, is making a stop in the Mile High City for a night of fine dining from top-notch chefs from across the Southwest.
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JBF Greens: An Evening at Mana Contemporary, 7:00 P.M.
Christopher Albrecht, The Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station, NJ / Clémence Danko, Choc-O-Pain, Hoboken and Jersey City, NJ / Ryan DePersio, Kitchen Step and Battello, Jersey City, NJ / Ruby Felix, Talde Jersey City / Michael Fiorianti, Satis Bistro, Jersey City, NJ / Anthony Pino, Bin 14, Hoboken, NJ / Julian Valencia, Ani Ramen, Montclair, NJ
A walk-around tasting curated by JBF Greens and Mana Wine at Mana Contemporary. Guests will enjoy exciting art, exquisite wine tastings, beer, and plates from top New Jersey toques, such as Duck Confit Arancini with Red Russian Kale, Cipollini, Local Cheese, Fried Sage, and Spiced Apple Cider Reduction; Ricotta Gnocchi wth Escarole, White Beans, and Garlic; and Pork Buns with Kakuni, Shredded Cabbage, Pickled Cucumbers, Scallions, and Spicy Miso Mayonnaise.
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Christopher Albrecht
King Mackerel Crudo with Acorn Squash, Concord Grapes, Herb Salad, Black Radish, Pink Peppercorns, and Pumpkin Seed Oil
Duck Confit Arancini with Red Russian Kale, Cipollini, Local Cheese, Fried Sage, and Spiced Apple Cider Reduction
Clémence Danko
Heaven Flourless Chocolate Cake
Kouign-Amann
Ryan DePersio
Truffle Maccheroni and Cheese with Herb–Brown Butter Crumbs
Ruby Felix
Suman Sa Kawayan > Bamboo-Steamed Sweet Sticky Rice with Young Coconut Jam
Smoked Arctic Char Sinigang
Michael Fiorianti
Bouillabaisse > Market Fish with Lobster, Fingerling Potatoes, and Saffron–Tomato Broth
Ricotta Gnocchi wth Escarole, White Beans, and Garlic
Anthony Pino
Braised Rabbit with Charred Tomatoes and Garganelli
Seared Sea Scallops with Salsa Verde and Crispy Chorizo
Julian Valencia
Pork Buns with Kakuni, Shredded Cabbage, Pickled Cucumbers, Scallions, and Spicy Miso Mayonnaise
Featured Wines:
Boya Rosé 2016
Casa Silva Sauvignon Gris 2015
Di Giovanna Grillo 2015
Di Giovanna Helios Rosso 2013
Di Giovanna Nerello Mascalese 2013
Di Giovanna Siciliani Nero d’Avola 2014
Domaine Faiveley Mercurey Rouge 2014
Estampa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Estampa Estate Carménère 2014
Estampa Estate Malbec 2013
Hecht & Bannier Faugères 2011
Iconic Wine Secret Identity Rosé 2015
Iconic Wine Sidekick Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Iconic Wine Sidekick Chardonnay 2014
JJ Vincent Crémant de Bourgogne Brut NV
Mayu Pedro Ximenez 2015
Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Montes Cherub Rosé 2016
Montes Spring Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Montes Twins 2014
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2015
Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2015
Santa Rita Secret Reserve Red Blend 2014
Santa Rita Secret Reserve Pinot Noir 2015
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Friends of James Beard Benefit / St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, 7:00 P.M.
Host Chef Digby Stridiron, Balter, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands / Jose Enrique, Jose Enrique, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Join us for a Friends of James Beard Benefit in St. Croix, where JBF Boot Camp Alum Digby Stridiron has put together celebrating Crucian cuisine.
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Amelia Island Sojourn, 7:00 P.M.
Rick Laughlin, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Amelia Island, FL
Southern charm meets beachfront luxury when Rick Laughlin and his team from Salt Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island journey north for an artfully prepared Beard House feast. This destination resort is known for its signature cuisine that pays tribute to the locale’s rich bounty from the ocean and beyond. Get a taste with plates like King Crab Beignets with Brussels Sprout Slaw and Preserved Lime Aïoli; Key West Pink Prawns with Grits, Goat Cheese, Green Tomato Marmalade, Balsamic Reduction, and Arugula; and Apple Tarte Tatin with Salted Caramel, Candied Walnuts, and Mint Ice Cream.
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Hors d’ Oeuvre
Foie Gras Buckeyes with Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate, and Rosemary Salt
King Crab Beignets with Brussels Sprout Slaw and Preserved Lime Aïoli
Beef Tartare with Fried Pickles, Mustard Seeds, and Horseradish Cream
Parsnip Parfaits with Roasted Beets, Zucchini Bread, and Clementine Gelée
Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc–Viognier 2014
Dinner
Hawaiian Tuna Carpaccio with Potato Confit, Quail Eggs, Parmesan, and Black Olive Powder
Adelsheim Pinot Gris 2014
Key West Pink Prawns with Grits, Goat Cheese, Green Tomato Marmalade, Balsamic Reduction, and Arugula
Hubert Brochard Sancerre 2014
Butternut Squash Soup with Pickled Cranberries, Spiced Pecans, Vanilla Oil, and Toasted Aromatics
Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2012
Braised Veal Cheeks with Taleggio Ravioli, Purple Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Red Pepper Jam
Antinori Tignanello Toscana 2012
Apple Tarte Tatin with Salted Caramel, Candied Walnuts, and Mint Ice Cream
Dolce Late Harvest Riesling 2009
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For all upcoming Beard House dinners, check out our events calendar.
